Tell us about you, who you are, hobbies, fav things. Can be random and silly!
I’m a caffeine addict… hazelnut latte from Starbucks are my favorite. I’m a jeans, tee shirts, and toms kind of gal. I love different, unique items.. which really doesn’t help with my new etsy.com addiction. Currently I have been collecting vintage afghans… granny square pattern is my favorite.
When did you first realize you wanted to be a photographer?
I have a BA in Fine Art Education with a concentration in Painting, I have dabbled a bit in Ceramics and Printmaking. None of these genres stuck. I always had a camera around and would shoot for fun. It really has not been until this year that I have actually called myself a “Photographer”.
How did you first start out?
I started my photographic journey after my son Evan was born. I wanted to document his life in a creative, artistic way.
How did know when the right time to start charging was?
I guess my clients (my family and friends) helped decided this for me. They started offering me “a little something” and it progressed from there.
How would you describe your style?
Relaxed, Candid & Colorful. I love lifestyle photography the most. I love to capture the simple everyday events in an honest, natural way. Stiff posed sessions are not for me.
What’s in your gear bag?
Canon 5D Mark iii
Sigma Art 35 mm f1.4
Canon 50 mm 1.8
Canon 85 mm f1.8
One lens you can’t live without?
I have not used anything else since buying my Sigma Art 35 mm. It is by far my favorite lens.
How much did you charge for your first session and how much are you charging for the same type of session now?
My first sessions were mini sessions and I charged $20 for a 30 min session. Now I am charging $200 for the same type of session.
How did you market yourself when you started out?
Facebook was my main source of marketing. I posted images on my personal page and eventually created a fan page. I started to separate my personal and business images while building a decent client base. Most of my original clients are still with me. Facebook is still my number 1 marketing tool but with the complicated “rules” for Facebook Business page I seem to reach more through my personal page now.
We are going to play a game… name the first person that comes to mind when you think of…
Newborn photographer:
Rachel Vanoven
Wedding photographer: Twig & Olive Photography
Lifestyle photographer:
Most inspiration person: Ashton Kelly and ALL of the ladies who belong to the West Virginia Workshop group. We have an awesome community that includes creatives of all types and skill levels who unconditionally support each other.
Melissa Rosic is a self taught, on-location, natural light family and children’s photographer based out of Fairmont, West Virginia. She began her photography journey as a mom who wanted to document her son’s life in a creative and artistic way. Her style includes simple and classic portraits mixed together with laid back lifestyle images that capture family connections and children’s natural personalities.
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