Hey everyone!
I've been married for about 10 years now and for five or so of those I've been doing photography. My husband has consistently supported my efforts either through telling me to buy gear, working on my website, telling me to get training, etc, but I know there are those out there who have spouses that don't support them.
For those that your spouse does support you, what do they do that helps you?
For those that don't, how does it affect your work?
My photography/videography is part-time, but my wife does support me. For me, the honest feedback she gives me helps me. Tells me when it look good, or tells me when it needs more work.
We discuss expenses together, and she never says no, but I like to think that we are both very reasonable when spending money. So that also makes me feel like she supports me cause she lets me spend thousands of dollars on gear.
I'm curious, why do you ask?
I took the easy way and just married a photographer and we run our business as husband and wife - http://robandlizzie.com/ :-)
Now if I could just get her to give up her Canons and come into the Nikon fold.
My wife in the wedding biz takes cares of the bride and details that sometimes a man forgets, i dont usually forget stuff since i am a photo/video-grapher i am really careful with details.
She started photography a few years and i am teaching her everything that i know so right now we are a team.
And thats something especial, having a partner/wife the communication is way better than with others.
My wife is my primary model... and sometimes she is the trigger finger behind shots of myself. (see profile pic) She has no interest in learning how to shoot, but she loves to help with working with people, posing them, getting emotions and reactions out of them and she will even help with lightroom post work. Ultimately she loves having her picture taken so when I have my camera out, she is always ready for a shoot. She is constantly challenging me to get a unique and better shot.
My ex wife (still partner) helps me a lot. :) We own the business together work together. She helps manage social media, does assisting at shoots, and helps create ads and shoot ideas.
Ugh! Talk about a point of contention! My spouse feels that I spend too much time and resources on photography. It's a steady source of friction. I'm an amateur/ pro wannabe, but I have to balance my passion for the craft with the "other job" that pays the bills and home/social life. If I were left to my own devices, I'd have baled on "other job" long ago and would be chasing the photo dream.