Eclectic Photography
Artist Interview with Sarah Menard
Sarah Menard with Lensbaby
Q: When did you start taking photographs and why did you continue?
A: I started taking photographs about 6 years ago when my son was just a toddler. I had always been an artist but had always drawn and painted and never really tried photography. However, I desperately needed to reconnect with the artistic side of myself so when a close friend suggested photography I gave it a shot, fell in love and never looked back.
Q: Which is your favorite Lensbaby lens and why?
Sarah Menard with Lensbaby
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Q: What tips do you have for beginners just learning how to use the Edge 35?
A: The most important thing I tell anyone to do when buying a Lensbaby lens for the first time is to put it on your camera and only shoot with that lens for 7 days. Give yourself permission to play and make mistakes and experiment and really get to know the lens. And if you still have questions after a week, reach out to a Lensbaby ambassador, we love to help!
Sarah Menard with Lensbaby
Q: What is the most difficult part of being a photographer?
A: I think the most difficult part of being a photographer is having the ability to be objective about your own work; both when it comes to knowing what's great about your work and what's not so great.
Q: What details do you believe make the best photographs? How do you go about focusing on them in your work?
A: Details that help to tell more of the story that's being photographed are my favorite. A bandaid on a skinned knee while a kiddo is eating ice cream on a summer day. A couple holding hands while watching their kiddo take their first steps. A father wiping away a tear while giving his daughter away. Details that expand the story will always call out to me and I try and capture these by observing and pausing while shooting a scene to give myself the chance to take it all in.
Sarah Menard with Lensbaby
Q: How would you describe your photography style?
A: Eclectic. I love self-portraits and street photography and landscapes and shots of my son...I love it all!
Sarah Menard with Lensbaby
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