Blog Contributor Interview: Cobert Photography

When Share Six started up in March, Katherine Cobert of Cobert Photography was one of the initial bloggers to join the group.  We thought we would share with you a bit more about Katherine

Tell us a bit about yourself? and Are you a hobbyist or a pro?

I am an extroverted introvert and perfectionist. I am fairly crunchy and dream of one day living off of the land and being primarily self sufficient. We homeschool our two kids. I LOVE to travel and the outdoors. I love to play the piano, sing and do crafts, and I love chocolate and icy coffee drinks (yes, I know, those aren’t very crunchy). I am a professional portrait photographer, but I love to photograph nature and local theater (my kids are heavily involved with theater) as a hobby.

 

What will we find in your camera bag?

My main gear is a Canon 60D, 50mm f/1.4, 100mm f/2.8 L IS, 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II, and 11-16mm f/2.8 (I have a few other random lenses, but the ones listed are the ones I use the most.)

 

Who inspires you?

There isn’t actually a specific person who inspires me. Life is what inspires me, everything around me, from the antique items that belonged to my grandparents and great grandparents to the scenery around me, the way the light glistens off the water, to my adventurous kids. I LOVE life and there is so much inspiration to be found in just living.

 

What inspired you to pick up your camera initially?

Initially I was inspired as a child by looking through my grandparents’ National Geographic magazines. They created this sense of longing in me to travel and capture the world around me. Once I hit high school and joined the yearbook staff, I picked up a camera and never looked back.

 

Photoshop or Lightroom?  and why that choice?

Photoshop, simply because that was what my husband had for his work. So I delved in. Photoshop, ACR and Bridge have been more than sufficient for my editing needs.

 

If you had to choose one area of specialization what would that be and why?

If I were to specialize in one area of photography, I would probably choose high school seniors. I love their creative ideas, and I love working with them to capture who they are.

You can find Katherine’s work at the following links:

Website: http://www.cobertphotography.com

Blog: http://www.cobertphotography.com/blog

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cobertphotography

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cobertphotography

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/cobertphoto

 

Share Six has the theme Texture for the month of November.  Head on over to our Facebookpage or our Instagram page and share your images for the theme Texture.  You may be the person whose is chosen as our featured photographer. For Instagram tag #sharesix or #sharesix_texture.

Our Thanksgiving Wishes to you

As we reflect on this time of year, and in particular Thanksgiving, we want to give thanks to all you amazing artists who have liked and shared on our Share Six page.  When approached to take over the running of this group, we had no idea where it would go.  We are grateful that you have come alongside us and shared this journey.  We believe we have all grown as a result of this journey. We have seen amazing images in our feed and we are grateful for all the talent that is gracing our page.

We are thankful for you!

 

Cobert Photography

My schedule is absolutely bursting at the seams with things to be thankful for, which is why I didn’t have time to take a more creative shot for my Thanksgiving image. I am thankful for every person and thing in my life that God has blessed me with.

~~ Katherine

 

Roots & Twig Photography

“I am thankful for my little family, including my husband who loves nothing more than truly playing with our kids, and our kids’ love for one another. Unfortunately, we are always “orphans” at Thanksgiving, but we’ve worked to build our own traditions to look forward to each year.”

~~ Tori

 

Kim Sidwell Photography

“For the joy and laughter, and for the challenging lessons; for the hope and love, and for the difficult blessings, I am thankful.” -Mary Davis

~~Kim

 

KG Ledbetter Photography

I am thankful for each and every day, health, love and family. I cannot imagine life without my littles, they are my everything! They are the reason I became interested in photography – to capture all those childhood moments as they grow. I am also very thankful for the path I have taken in photography as a way to freeze that moment in time, have a voice, and create

~~ Kathy

 

Sharleen N Stuart Photography

I am thankful for life, good health, my faith,  this group, and the opportunity to be creative.  This latter part of the year has been somewhat challenging for me post surgery and so I am especially thankful to my husband who has been a solid rock throughout this whole experience, to my son who has supported and fetched and carried for me and lent me his movies, and to my daughter in law who has lent me her ice machine.  I am also grateful and excited that my daughter will be coming home at Christmas after living oversees for more than 15 months.  The time will be short sadly but it will be a blessing to this mothers heart.

~~  Sharleen

 

BE THANKFUL

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire, 

if you did what would there be to look forward to.

Be thankful when you don’t know something,

for it gives you the opportunity to learn

Be thankful for difficult times,

during that time you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations, 

because they give you the opportunity for improvement.

Be thankful for your mistakes,

they will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you are tired and weary,

because it means you have made a difference.

It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.

A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.

Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,

and they can become your Blessings

~Facebook page:  Alberto Casing

Thanksgiving is time for family, friends, loved one and guests to gather together and to share why they are thankful.  May this time together be a blessing to you. Relax, don’t stress, enjoy and reflect.  Life gives us all ups and downs.  Be thankful for each and every moment.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all

and thank you for your support of this group.  

An Interview with Vicki Winston: Time

We loved the time images and our guest feature this month, Vicki Winston Photography,  truly shared an inspiring image. Without sharing my age it quickly reminded me of the TV series “Days of our Lives” – ” Like sand through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives”.  Except in this case there was no hourglass just beautiful hands.  Time passes so quickly.  Make the most of every moment that you have.  I connected with Vicki Winston to learn a bit more about her. 

Tell us a bit about yourself?  and  Are you a hobbyist or a pro?

 

My name is Vicki (spelt the way where you always have to correct before someone writes it down) thank you parents (well my Mum) as my Dad wanted to name me Victoria (they compromised) I am 30 years old, married and I have 3 boys aged 14, 9 and 7 and a girl aged 12. I remember getting a camera from my parents when I was a young girl and I would always need another roll of film straight away. My husband bought me my first DSLR in March 2013 after using a little red Nikon compact for years. I’ve thought about and taken the plunge once going pro but quickly changed my mind. I don’t think it’s for me, I like the photo side but I lack the business drive to go with it, I think it’s like with most things if it becomes hassle I completely lose interest and I never want to lose my passion for photography so right now I’m content being a hobbyist. maybe one day when I have more patience and time to put in to it, plus my kids won’t let me take their photos forever!  (Although I will always try)

 

My beautiful niece, I was packing away hats and she got this out to wear, this is one of my favourite photos I have taken.

 

What will we find in your camera bag?

Not much at all. I have my Nikon D5300, my trusty 35mm 1.8 lens and my Lensbaby Sweet 50. My imaginary camera bag is much more full 

One of my first multiple exposures in camera, I was pretty pleased with it.

 

Who inspires you?

 

This is a tough question, I am inspired by so many people all the time. I am always amazed at Nicky’s work from Jane & Joe Photo, there is something so soulful about it, to me her work is true art.

The colours of the flowers and the hat were a coincidence, obviously my photographers eye noticed right away so we had to take photos there.

 

What inspired you to pick up your camera initially.

 

My kids, I’ve taken photos ever since I can remember but I was using a little red compact Nikon camera since about 2009 and I was fed up with it, I needed more, my hubby bought me a Nikon DSLR in March 2013 and I haven’t looked back!

I don’t normally go out with a plan, but I had this in my head for a while, there is so much satisfaction when you go out and create what you have intended.

 

Photoshop or Lightroom? and why that choice?

 

Eek! I’m so bad with these. Shamefully I still only edit few by hand and I rely on actions and presets when editing. If I was to choose which I could live without it would be Photoshop I think, I use Privizzini’s Passion black and white Lightroom presets and they are seriously amazing, I would be lost without them!

My youngest boy. He has the most soulful face, he is the most smiley and chatty little boy, and never sits still, but he always lets me photograph him, which i am so glad about.

 

If you had to choose one area of specialization what would that be and why?

 

Portraits. Preferably single portraits, most of my images will only feature one of my children at a time. This was done unconsciously for so long and I really only recognized it in about April this year. I don’t know why I prefer this, it’s that “when you take “THAT” picture and you know you can’t wait to see it on your screen feeling”

 

That being said I do like taking more relaxed documentary lifestyle photos when we are out and about. I am very much a weekend shooter, we will go places most weekends and the camera will come with me. (Obviously) I can’t miss a thing. 

This photo made it into the I am Nikon 2015 short video, I was so over the moon when I got the email notifying me. Pretty proud moment.

 

You can view Vicki’s work on her Facebook page.  Vicki is also one of the co-founders at Soul Focus.  Take some time to check them out and share some images with them.

Share Six has the theme Texture for the month of November.  Join us on our Facebook page or our Instagram  (#sharesix or #sharesix_texture) page and share your images for the theme Texture.

Look out for the new theme on December 6th.

Guest Highlight: October 2016: Time

Time was the theme for the month of October, and how quickly time has gone this year.  Six more weeks and we head into 2017, and another year has gone. Time, such a precious commodity, always use it well.

Kathy of KG Ledbetter selected our guest feature this month. Congratulations Vicki Winston, your image is stunning.  Kathy’s thoughts on why she chose it are :

Vicki Winston’s image is absolutely stunning. The tones, light, and sand falling through her hands is just gorgeous! This image truly captures how I view time. It just falls through our finger tips so quickly!

To follow just click on the image and go to her page and show her some love.

Vicki Winston Photography

The blog team each chose an image and they are here below in no particular order. Click on the images to link to the photographers Facebook page.  Go and like them, show them some love, you will enjoy seeing their images in your feed. Congratulations to you all.

Wilhelmina Photography

Michèle Tremblay Photo

Stephanie Stachowiak Photography

Precious Moments by Mina Mimbu

 

Lastly, we have the blog contributors share for the theme Time for the month of October.  If you have not visited their facebook page and liked them we encourage you to do so.

KG Ledbetter Photography

Cobert Photography

Roots and Twigs Photography

Sharleen N Stuart Photography

Kim Sidwell Photography

Now it is your turn – Submit your images to the Share Six’s  Facebook Page or Instagram Page on the theme TEXTURE.  There will be an opportunity to be featured in December on the Facebook banner page as well as the webpage.  The guest photographer chosen will also have the opportunity to share a little bit about their self in an interview, and finally join the blog team to submit for the following month’s theme. Don’t forget to tag#sharesixand#sharesix_texture on your Instagram page.

November 2016: Texture

We started out with our first posting in March, and it is already November. Thanks for sticking with us and sharing your images.  We know that at this time of the year things get hectic for us all.  For those shooting in preparation for Christmas, you are busy.  Fall and Thanksgiving are coming up and we know calendars look crazy.  We hope that you will have time to share your images with us in November.

This month Kim of Kim Sidwell Photography chose the theme TEXTURE. What a great choice.  There are so many things in our lives that have texture that we should be able to find so much.   Here is Kim’s thoughts on why she chose Texture:

Texture can add impact to images, and can be just as powerful as bold color, leading lines, or dramatic scenery. Texture adds detail, dimension and even drama to an image.

To view the Share Six photographers blogs you can click on each image or you can click on the first image and move from the first blog to the second by clicking on the link on the page that you are reading.

 

Kim Sidwell Photography

Roots and Twigs Photography

Sharleen N Stuart Photography

KG Ledbetter Photography

Cobert Photography

 

For the rest of the month of November and up until December 5th the theme is “Texture”

We look forward to seeing your images on the topic texture on our Facebook page and our Instagram page.  Don’t forget to tag the Instagram posts with #sharesix and #sharesix_texture. Each month we feature one artist on our Facebook and Webpage banner.  We will also do an interview with the featured artist and invited them to blog with us in the following period, so share your images to be a part of this opportunity.

Look out for the new theme on December 6.