REGINA - The City of Regina is full of artists, whether they are graphic artists, literal artists or visual artists.
One of those artists is Emilia Wolfmueller, a part-time photographer who runs her own photography business called As You Are Photography.
Wolfmueller gave insight into why she became a photographer in the first place. "I started photography when I was really young, and I just loved the creative outlet, being able to share the world as I see it. And I ended up just doing it casually for a long time, then in high school, then at university. And once I had kids, I realized how fun it is to take pictures of them," Wolfmueller said.
Her business is focused on taking family photos, whether it be of a family together cherishing their newborn baby or fonding over a specific area that means alot to them. Wolfmueller said taking these types of photos "means the world to her."
While photography may not seem difficult to some, Wolfmueller explained it takes years of work to grasp how to take a perfect photo.
"I can take a photo of a toddler and a baby and a dog at the same time in a fraction of a second. That doesn't mean that it didn't take years of learning how to get the settings right, and how to time everything and how to react in time."
The important part of capturing an image is understanding the settings of a camera, including the light, composition and speed, said Wolfmueller. She added people tend to misunderstand the challenges of post-production photoshoots.
Wolfmueller said it is a large portion of the cost for a photographer and is crucial to ensure the photos are presented to the standards of a photographer and the money their client has given.
While Wolfmueller has rented indoor spaces to shoot her photos, she frequently does her photoshoots inside people's homes or outside, making her work challenging at times.
She also admitted she considered becoming a full-time painter, but the inconsistent hours, expensive supplies, and working out taxes made her decide to pursue photography instead.
Despite this, Wolfmueller is grateful to have a career where she can use her creativity to capture new pictures and use different props or outdoor spaces.
She also believes photographers in Regina are very supportive and helpful to one another, working as a group rather than rivals like other industries.
Typically, photographers who cannot do work due to unforeseen circumstances will give another photographer the job.
She called it “trust” in the photography community and emphasized she believes community comes first before competition.
When asked about her plans for the future, Wolfmueller said she wants to continue to get better and focus on the thing she loves, taking photos of families and their happy times.
