Questionnaire

1. Which of the following best describes you?

I enjoy taking pictures as a hobby.
I would love to launch or expand a career in photography.

2. How long have you been into digital photography?

Less than a year
1-5 years
Over five years

3. What is your age range?

Under 30
30-50
Over 50

4. What are your primary photography-related interests?

People/Portraits (kids, weddings, graduation/seniors, pets, theme, boudoir, etc.)
Nature (wildlife, landscapes, macro, infrared, etc.)
Travel (scenics, architecture, street scenes, people/culture, events, etc.)
Post Production (image processing, fine-art applications, Photoshop, Lightroom tips/tricks, etc.)
Modeling/Talent Photography (actors, models, dancers, pageant/competition headshots, etc.)
The Business of Photography (contracts, releases, pricing, marketing, best practices in launching or expanding a career in photography)

5. Have you had any formal training in photography?

Little to no formal training (watched a few YouTube videos or read a couple of free ebooks)
I’ve had some training (took a self-study course, a local workshop, etc.)

6. What is your biggest challenge as a photographer?

I struggle with deciding the best settings to use on my camera for the types of images I want to create.
I could use some help to figure out how to work with light (in-studio, on-location, natural light, and under difficult lighting situations).
I would love to learn more about post-production in Photoshop and Lightroom – from essential image enhancement to applying filters, textures, and popular ways to take my images from ordinary to spectacular.
I want to take pictures like the pros, but I’m not particularly ‘techie.’ My style of learning is ‘show me, and I can do it.’

7. What is your preferred way to learn photography?

In-person (one-on-one coaching or in a small class setting)
Reading (books, magazines, newsletters, blogs, etc.)
Webinars, YouTube videos, online courses, etc.

8. Is there anything else you would like to share that would help me create helpful, engaging content for hobbyists as well as for those who want to launch or expand a successful photography business? What is the one thing I could help you with that would make a significant difference in your ability to consistently create images that rival those of top industry pros?

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