Jennifer Bebb - Beyond Auto Mode: A Guide to Taking Control of Your Photography

Beyond Auto Mode

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About the Author

Sometimes witty, frequently sarcastic, always sincere Jennifer Bebb combines humility with proficiency, and likability with determination.

Raised to believe hard work is all you need to succeed, Jennifer (call her Jen, folks, Jennifer is way too formal) has certainly modeled that. Content to put her head down and do the best job she could, Jen and her husband Steve soon reaped the rewards of that work. It took only seven years for them to become overnight successes as a result of American Photos Top 10 Wedding Photographers list. Seven years.

As an author, Jen has always believed that putting pen to paper (or finger to keyboard) was the key to success. And yet, years of writing led her nowhere. Out of the blue, she was contacted by this publisher to write a non-fiction book Photo Fusion . Producing that first title reminded Jen of her first creative lovewriting. Beyond Auto Mode is a natural second title for Jen as it combines her two talents perfectly.

Along the way, Jen came to realize that she was not merely photographer or writer. Rather, she is a Creative, a person who thrives in a world full of interpretation and imagination. Despite living with one foot in the creative world, she remains firmly rooted in the life she has created with Steve and their two children. Learning to fly while rooted has been one of Jens greatest successes.

Jens belief in the importance of hard work never wavers. Nor does her belief that integrity, respect, and humor are the cornerstones of a good life.

No stranger to risk, this photographer/author/mom/wife/CEO is ready for the next big leap, knowing this might not work but what if it does?