​Tell us a little about yourself:

My name is Reggie Bishop. I was born in San Diego, California and now reside just outside of Washington DC. I've always been interested in photography but never thought that I could be the one taking the photos. I always thought I would be the viewer. When my daughter was born, I realized that my point and shoot camera was not giving me the control I desired. I then bought my first DSLR, a Nikon D5000 and started to teach myself photography.​

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​Are you an amateur or a pro photographer?

I am a photo enthusiast but I also occasionally do photo shoots.

 

What do you like to photograph?

​I like all types of photography but my favorite subjects to photograph are water(long exposure), people, and animals.

 

​What is in your photography kit?

In my photography bag are Nikon D7000, Nikon D90, Sb700 flash, Sb800 flash, Vivatar 285HV flash, B+W ND110 filter, extra batteries, extra SD cards, Nikon 18-105mm, Nikon 55-200mm, Nikon 35mm 1.8G, Nikon 50mm 1.8G, Sigma 120-400mm, and Cowboys studio radio trigger.

 

What's your favorite lens?

My favorite lens to use is the Nikon 50mm 1.8G. It's super sharp, fast, and gives excellent image quality. I love using it for portraits and low light photography. If I could only take one lens on a photo shoot, it would be the 50mm without a doubt.

 

​Any favorite photographer(s)?

Ansel Adams, Kai Man Wong and Eric Lafforgue

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​Which is your own favorite picture?

My favorite photo that I've taken is one that I took of my daughter when I first started to learn

photography. It's called "Gaze of an Angel". It's a special for me because I think it was the first image I took that gave me confidence that I could do photography and be good at it.

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What is your dream?

​My dream would be to do photography full time and have my employer buy all the latest gear for me!

 

​Any advice or great tips to share?

The best way to get better at photography is to keep shooting. Have someone critique your work and try to apply what you learned next time you take a photo. Try to find other photographers that are more experienced than you to take pictures with. Never stop learning, use all resources available to perfect your craft.

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