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www.MOSTmag.com || FITNESS MAG A ZINE || 25sitting by to review and approve the shots. I love the immediate results because we don%u2019t waste a lot of time wondering if we %u201cgot the shot.%u201d We can review the pictures, make the selections and move on to the next look.MFM: How long did it take you to develop your skills in digital photography?MB: I%u2019m still developing my digital photography skills every day. I love the learning process and the freedom to experiment with new things. Technology is constantly changing, and it allows for new creative approaches and opportunities.MFM: What%u2019s your favorite lens/camera combination today?MB: I use the Canon 5d Mark III with the Canon 24-70mm and the Canon 70-200mm lenses for most shoots. I love messing around with the Canon 14mm for the super wide angle look. MFM: How much time do you spend on post productions?MB: Way too much! Growing up I was never a computer person so that has been the biggest learning curve. I have a workflow that I am really comfortable with. It may not be the most efficient, but it works for me. My workflow usually consists of shooting tethered to Capture One because it is fast and allows for great color correction, easy picture selections, and final file output. Then we do any corrective editing in Photoshop. After Photoshop I import the shots to a light room because I have a large selection of presets I%u2019ve created over the years. I use the presets to show the clients some other color/filter options that are different from normal everyday color.MFM: Where do you see photography technology heading in the next ten years?MB: I%u2019m not a techie so I don%u2019t really get caught up in the technical side of photography. I continue to upgrade my cameras because the clients have a need to have the best possible picture file to work with. I see the camera sensors continuing to improve to allow for better quality of pictures at high ISO. I%u2019m sure the pro style cameras will have built in Wi-Fi capability soon, and I see the enhancements in the video systems as a thing to watch in the future.MFM: How do you describe your style?MB: I think my style would best be described as classic beauty. I%u2019m inspired to always make people look beautiful so it brings out their best features. My pictures will always have nice lighting, even if we are going for a moody shot.MFM: Do you enjoy fashion or swimwear photography more?MB: That%u2019s a tough one, kind of like picking a favorite child. I enjoy each for different reasons. I enjoy fashion shoots because the clothes create the look that brings the story to life. There is nothing better than a great model, with amazing hair and makeup, nailing a pose while she wears these incredible garments and accessories. Swimwear shoots are different because it really comes down to the model and her surroundings. The swimwear almost becomes secondary because you are usually focused on the model%u2019s expression, pose, and the overall setting of the pictures.