Friday, June 10, 2011

meet kimberly petro





Your Name: Kimberly Petro
Location: Northern Virginia


How would you describe your style of photography?
 Light, creative and playful.


What first drew you in to photography? 
I've been "into" taking pictures for as long as I can remember but when I started blogging in 2005, I wanted my first big girl camera. I got a Nikon D70 and fell in love. 


Do you work out of your home or a studio? 
I have an office in my home but I prefer to shoot outside. My home office is where I do my editing, business communications and meet with clients.


Tell us about your business before the Savvy workshop? Before Savvy, I had barely dipped my toe into the deep waters of the professional photography world. It was a hobby I had just turned into a business and I was looking for direction and inspiration.

How has it changed since returning? 
Almost 100%. When Joslyn Place Photography originated, I had a business partner. That situation did not work out so I spent most of last year studying, rebranding and learning to embrace my own style.


What do you think is the most important thing you learned from the Savvy workshop? I realized right away that I wanted and needed to be mentored. I had no idea how many resources and how much of a supportive community exsisted online and off. The Savvy Sisters conference left me with such a warm fuzzy that I still look back on it as a big "aha moment" in my life. It was there that I realized that I can be successful on my own.


What was your favorite part? The hands on sessions with Marta Locklear and Mika Beth Edwards. I was so impressed that I immediately went home and booked a one on one mentoring session with Marta which was mind blowing. 
Fun facts we want to know about you:


Favorite Savvy indulgence~ Spa Pedicures, hands (and feet) down.


Favorite place to shop~ If I had to pick just one place, I would say Target. My heart belongs to Target...along with my credit card. But if I'm looking for THE perfect outfit, I can always find it at White House/Black Market.


Favorite vacation spot~ #1 The Caribbean, #2 San Francisco


Favorite blogs to visit~ 
Martalocklear.com/blog, Bevhollisphoto.com/blog, Thecreativemama.com, Secretagentmama.com/blog and of course, The Savvy Blog :)

Favorite subject to photograph~
 My Girls (12 & 16) - I esp. love photographing my daughter when she is on horseback. In my business, Maternity shoots are my favorite.


Favorite products you sell to your clients~ 
WHCC Standouts - the bigger the better.


Favorite thing about being a photographer~
 (Can't get it down to just one thing) Capturing the unexpected perfect moment of someone's day and showing people how beautiful they are.


Describe your perfect day~ 
Sleeping late, girl time with my daughters, a maternity shoot, spicy thai food for dinner, a motorcycle ride with my husband and then sharing a bottle of red wine in the hot tub looking up at a sky full of stars.


Your website: www.kimberlypetro.com


Blog: www.kimberlypetro.com/blog






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2 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing! Love the article! I was referred to this blog by an awesome photographer and I am just starting out... Great feature and great blog!!!

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  2. I love you and your work so much!

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