Instagram Storytellers with @Cupcakesinstead

My name is Tina. I am a believer, wife, and homeschooling mama of 4.  If I weren’t a SAHM, I would probably have a career in the medical field, working with children specifically. I have a heart for adoption and pray that it’s in my near future…because no, four children aren’t enough. I speak a little Spanish. I understand more than I can actually communicate. I try to self teach a lot. I know the very basics of sign language, French, and knitting. I always get to a certain point and stop. The one thing I’ve been consistent with teaching myself is photography.

 

How did you first get into photography?

When I first discovered Instagram, I just posted everyday snapshots with my iPhone. I ended up deleting that account and recreating one to showcase my photography. The more I learn in photography, the more my IG changes. One thing I didn’t expect when starting IG is the friendships I would gain. Social media can be a good thing. 🙂

In the photography realm, I just want to show that for me personally, it’s important that I shoot what I love. That changes every day. The way I see things changes every day. Sometimes I want to document people exactly the way they are. (Actually, that’s my favorite.)  But other times I like to set things up and try to get nice posed portraits. I also really love to shoot macro…specifically flowers. It’s so calming for me. I’m working on improving my still life skills…oh and freelensing. I will not let it defeat me. 🙂

I hope that my feed inspires people in their everyday lives. I’ve had some pretty amazing people in my life who made me a better person. Their small acts of compassion inspired me. They have been with me all of my life. My goal is to be that inspiration to others.

Probably one from a birth session I recently did. My first birth session. It doesn’t get any more beautiful than that.

I love to document people. My favorite thing to do is follow families around and document genuine interactions. It’s one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever been able to do. I anticipate a client’s reaction when I deliver their galleries. When they tell me that what I captured brought tears of joy to their eyes, I feel complete.

When it’s done right, definitely black and white.

My favorite phone app is VSCO, otherwise I use Lightroom.

Tell us 3 of your favorite Instagram accounts

Ahhh! This is always so hard for me. I have so many that I love. It changes all of the time. One photographer who has held the top spot for me for a while now is Summer Murdock. Everything she does is magic. I mean even her Snapchat is just perfect. Swoon!

I love Cecile Michaelis. I love her beautiful photos as well as her beautiful story. I love the strength conveyed through the photos and the story of her sweet daughter Noah. They inspire me.

I recently discovered the beautiful feed of Leslie Kershaw. ( ME TOO!!!) She is absolutely amazing. Her gallery and her spirit are simply beautiful.

Thank you so much Tina!! If you want to follow Tina, check her out at:

Instagram: @cupcakesinstead

Blog: www.lovecamedownphotography.com