July 13, 2015
I love being able to help photographers learn and grow in this industry. It can be an intimidating field to get into, so it’s my goal to help as many people as possible because no one should have to go through this all alone. It’s the reason I started offering Mentoring & Shadowing Sessions a year ago. Since then, I have guided so many wonderful photographers on their journey through shooting and owning a business. It’s been fantastic getting to know all these wonderful creatives and I love seeing their businesses thrive!
That brings me to the wonderful Kyra, owner of Kyra Rane Photography! She came to my home a couple months ago to discuss her new journey into the wonderful world of photography. We drank coffee and talked for hours about shooting, how to find clients and how to produce work you are truly proud of. She is so incredibly sweet and I know her beautiful personality will shine through on the photography she produces to make her clients feel right at home.
I checked in with her recently to see how she is doing. She says she is having fun defining her style more and implementing that into her work more intentionally. She is shooting more weddings and creating a new logo and website to complete her brand look. I am so ridiculously proud of Kyra and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for her and her photography business! I just know she’ll do great things.
Kyra was kind enough to share with me some of her thoughts about what her business is all about and how our Mentoring Session has helped her grow as a photographer. Her sweetness makes me oh so happy! I just love her!
Kyra Rane Photography stands for honesty. I love the honesty in a photograph, so my style is more simplistic and candid. I love the real moments and interactions. I am passionate about people believing they are valued and beautiful, and that life is a wonderful gift with stories worth sharing!
Owning a photography business means the world to me! It’s being able to do what I love! People are beautiful, and every person has a story. I am so grateful I get opportunities to capture honest moments in one’s life that help share their stories. Cause every person’s story is worth it.
I loved my Mentor Session with Shaunae! She helped give me direction in identifying myself as a photographer, and her mentorship encouraged me to not feel so alone in the struggles that come along with beginning a photography business. She offered great tips in growing a business, and I felt more confident in myself in achieving the next steps professionally.
For all your new photographers out there – Be you, don’t lose heart, and have fun! When you’re starting out there is a lot you are still discovering about yourself, your style, and your brand. Just keep learning and use every opportunity to grow creatively and professionally, even in the struggles. Don’t let the number of likes or followers be the affirmation of your faith in yourself. It is hard to not compare yourself with other photographers and their success. Remember you are on your own adventure, and you’re going to miss the wonderful experience if you’re too busy trying to follow someone else’s path. So be kind to yourself, and give yourself more credit for putting yourself out there and doing what you love!
Photographers!! If you are looking to meet other awesome photographers and join a network of super talented and creative entrepreneurs, join us for tomorrow’s Rising Tide Society TuesdaysTogether Meetup!!
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