Type Of Business:
Photography studio
Expertise:
Copy work; Copy photographs; Restoring photographs; Weddings; Portraiture; Children; Events; Candid; Sports; Business Cards
Major Product/SVS:
Photography; Website design
Favorite Business Publication:
Winner in the 2008 Town Of Boone calendar photo contest. Photo of "Orville Hicks the Storyteller and Mayor Loretta Clawson in front of the Jones House" and "Replica 4th of July 2009 Parade Float." - 2008
Hobbies/Sports:
Dancing; Traveling; Visiting cousins in Georgia
Education Degrees:
College Coursework; High School Education; Coursework in Crafts, Leather, Wood and Jewelry
Affiliations Awards:
Life Master, Bridge, American Contract Bridge League
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Being published in the 2008 Town Of Boone calendar photo contest. Photo of "Orville Hicks the Storyteller and Mayor Loretta Clawson in front of the Jones House" and "Replica 4th of July 2009 Parade Float." - 2008
Charity:
Volunteer, Operation Letters To Santa; Local Churches; Hunger Coalition; Our House
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her parents, who were educators. They instilled values in her.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she collected old photos of family and began photocopying them, which sparked her interest in photography.
Extended Bio Profile:
I am a transsexual woman living in the United States. I am looking for an open minded sole mate, who is honest and loving, truthful, non smoker, social drinker, gentle and caring. I love to dance, go to very nice restruants and travel.
Sonja is a regionally award-winning photographic career began with a Canon AE-1, Canon AE-1 Program, Single Lens Reflex cameras, now uses a Digital Canon EOS Rebel XSi Single Lens Reflex camera. Sonja is a photographer with experience in photography services, graphic design, custom website design and website hosting services.
In today's highly competitive society, Sonja has the expertise and experience to meet your needs, regardless of the size of the job. Your image(s) is her top priority.
Sonja provides Professional Diversified Photography Services skillfully delivered for 30+ years in the High Country Area of Western North Carolina, and continues to provide outstanding diversity photography services.
Sonja's work has been shown throughout the High Country Area and her photographs have appeared in newspapers and published in local calendars throughout the Boone and Blowing Rock areas.
Sonja is recognized for her unique, multi-talent to faithfully & artistically capture the decisive moment in the individuals in her photographs with Professionalism and Diversity. Currently residing in the Boone-Blowing Rock Area of North Carolina, where she is eager to continue her photography skills and talents.
Her advice to aspiring photographers, is learn as much as you can, shoot as many pictures as you possibly can and get your work critiqued from people in the know.
She suggests that while you should accept the compliments, listen closest to the criticisms and suggestions, for that is where the most is to be learned...
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Taking photographs for weddings; Photographing models; Creating portraits; Taking holiday photos at the local mall; Designing websites; Advertising
Awards/Honors:
Second Place in a photography contest "Theme Winter Warmth" - 1980's;
Life Master Certificate in recognition of outstanding achievement in duplicate bridge competition - 1997;
In recognition of dedication and outstanding service to North Carolina, from Governor Michael F. Easley - 2004;
Winner in the 2008 Town Of Boone calendar photo contest. Photo of "Orville Hicks the Storyteller and Mayor Loretta Clawson in front of the Jones House" and "Replica 4th of July 2009 Parade Float." - 2008;
Received from Virginia Foxx, Member of Congress sent a letter in celebration of my fifty-fifth birthday and a flag was flown over our nation's Capitol Building, April 3rd, 2009, in honor of Sonja. The flag will be sent to Sonja with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Architect of the Capitol.
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. West hopes to have a successful photography business.