This girl does it big, and does it well. She’s an amazing photographer, designer and an inspiration to us all. We love, love working with Promise and are always excited to feature her, so of course we jumped on the opportunity to get inside her head! She’s our go-to for creative ideas and insightful blog posts, so be sure to check out her site and show her some love!

Promise Tangeman’s Website:
http://www.promisetangeman.com/
Promise Tangeman’s Blog:
http://www.promisetangemanblog.com/

Blog you’re currently drooling over?
http://nubbytwiglet.com/  she is into design, fashion, and art. And she has a mysteriously quirky personality. It’s very intriguing.

Three things on your mind. Go.
Creative ideas, list making, and AHHh i forgot to eat.

I’m most likely to be inspired when…
I’m half a sleep and half awake.  I creative epiphanies in my sleep. The moment right before I am fully awake. It’s that half and half place. Weird, I know.

I’m always looking for…
patterns, textures, and images in the real world

Need? Want? Gotta Have?
Nylon Magazine. It keeps the indie artist and fashion junkie within me inspired.

Name one thing you worry about running out of?
Chocolate soy milk. and Psssssst Dry Shampoo

Most unusual thing in your car?
An old 12 in apple laptop that I spilled a glass of water on. It doesn’t work…at all. I don’t know what to do with it. Haha.

How would you describe your style?
Free, Energetic, Inspired, Textured

How do you decide what to photograph?
I love making my clients ideas come to life. I love collaborating with them. I love making their passion and photoshoot dreams come true

What type of camera do you use?
5dMARK2

What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?
My Epiphanie bag and my Kelly Moore bag. YIKES. Yes, I know I have both. I’m a lover and supporter and I love them both for different reasons.

If you had to choose one lens which one would it be and why?
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM  i love the creamy crispness and I love how it showcases my subject oh so well.

What’s the best decision you made when you first started out as a photographer?
I photographed my passion and I was EXCITED about what I was doing.  And people noticed that.

I’ve learned the most from…
Living and learning…. dang it. And my husband. He is REALLY wise about business and people.

What advise would you give to the photographers that may be starting out and new to the business?
1. Photograph people that inspire you. Create ideas and do a shoot for fun once in a while. It’s really freeing and it’s a great portfolio builder.

2. Get inspiration outside of the photography industry. That will truly set you apart from the rest of the photographers.

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