Frequently asked questions for photographers

FAQs for Photographers

What camera do you use?

Nikon D3

Why do you like Nikon over let's say, Canon?

Canon is great, Nikon is great... I simply prefer Nikon color, and I am comfortable with it.

Do you PhotoShop your images?

I use PhotoShop as one would use a regular dark room. I enhance the image where necessary using typical darkroom techniques such as dodge and burn. I feel less is better, and less is more realistic. I concentrate on getting the best images I possibly can straight out of the camera, and use PhotoShop to pop those images.

Do you shoot studio lighting or natural lighting?

I prefer to use both studio lighting and natural lighting depending upon what we are trying to accomplish. I do not feel a need to limit myself to only one or the other. I feel that a professional photographer should choose and use her tools wisely depending upon the situation. If I choose to use artificial lighting, I strive to make that lighting look as natural as possible.

Do you use prime or zoom lenses?

Again, I prefer to use both. I am one that does not like to limit myself - I have quite the arsenal ;)

Do you take on interns or students as employees?

At this time, no, I do not. I prefer to work solo; that is just something in my nature.

Do you offer classes?

Yes, I am currently offering classes/workshops for photographers - please visit the STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP site.

If there are any questions you wish to ask, please Contact Jodie, and we will update this page with them.

As a top Maryland portrait photographer, Jodie Otte primarily photographs children, babies, and pregnancy; however, her landscape and nature images may be seen nationally throughout magazines as well as on greeting cards. Jodie accepts a select number of commercial assignments per year, but she spends most of her time photographing children in and around her Baltimore, Maryland photography studio.