Jennifer Lynne is a photographer and mother living in New Mexico. She is a contributor to The Inside Mag and runs her own studio. You can check out more of Jennifer's work at www.jenniferlynnephotographie.com and here, on The Inside Mag. You can also follow Jennifer on facebook for information on services, contests and more. For questions or comments please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got started in photography.

I have been interested in photography for as long as I can remember. From the moment I started shooting with my grandfather’s Minolta 7S, I knew it would always be a part of my life. I just always assumed it would be a hobby. I worked for a few local studios doing school and event portraits, editing images and coordinating the shoots, then took a break for two years. Photography is a really competitive field and I had to decide if it was worth fighting for my business or if I should go back to school for architecture. I decided a year ago to follow my heart and started shooting for my portfolio. When I started Jennifer Lynne Photographie earlier this year, I was totally unprepared for the amount of energy it would take to start, and I’m now looking forward to taking a few months off to restructure and re-launch my business.

Who or what influenced you to become a photographer?

My mother shared her love of art with me, my father took me shooting when I was 8. I found an autobiography of Grace Kelly when I was a kid on my parent’s bookshelf, and it had a section of photos in it that I would stare at for hours. Photography allows you to capture these amazing moments in time, and she looked gorgeous. I wanted to take photos like that as a kid.

What photographic field is your favorite?

Glamour and fine art. I think that is the direction my business is headed. I also really like photographing children. They are honest in front of the camera and I love capturing who they are at that moment in time.

What were you going for in this particular session?

This session was my first concept shoot and was such a learning experience. I was trying to create something different from the portrait shoots I was doing and I wanted something vintage, so I went with a steampunk theme. Michaela is gorgeous and was perfect at conveying the classic look I wanted.

Do you have a specific focus to your work, an emotion or a subject that you consider particularly important?

It depends on the shoot. Sometimes I am focused on an emotion or a story, and other times I am just making the person look good.

How would you describe your style in your photographs and how important is it to becoming a successful photographer?

I don’t think that I’ve really established my style yet. I am still trying so many things and feel like my images are constantly changing and improving. There is a huge difference in what I was shooting twelve months ago and what I am shooting now. I think all of the successful photographers have a cohesive look to their work, and it is just going to take me a while to figure out what mine is.

Photography today, is heavy on the technology. How important is a good camera and a computer when compared to talent?

Talent is much more important than a great camera and computer, although those are also vital in this industry. I think dedication and humility go a lot father though. You have to constantly educate yourself and strive to take a better photo. When I am sixty, I think I will still be trying to take my best photo ever.

What are your plans for the future?

I’m not sure yet ;) When I started my business, I was planning on becoming a general family photographer. A year later, I have changed my mind and am more interested in editorial and fine art work. I will be working on a boudoir portfolio this winter and advertising more for glamour. I would love to have a studio some day and actually make money doing what I love.

Thank you!

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