I actually cannot fairly consider that the images enterprise I arrange on the again of my favorite interest is now 15 years previous.
Again in 2009, my youngsters have been a lot youthful and I had carried out a 3 12 months images course to enhance what had till then been only a interest. Fb had round 350m customers and I used to be considered one of them posting pictures of my household up within the woods having enjoyable, utilizing pure mild and exquisite settings.
I believe the outside settings have been an actual distinction to the type of pictures that lots of pals had had carried out at Enterprise studios and I began getting requests for picture shoots for his or her households too. Earlier than I knew it, my enterprise was born in September 2009. It was very best because it was a job that fitted round my household, used my favorite previous time and was additionally complimented with my background in advertising and marketing.
After just a few years and lots of networking, I branched out into Industrial images – nonetheless largely utilizing pure mild and all the time together with folks. By 2016, company picture shoots have been filling the diary, so I took the choice to focus solely on being a Industrial photographer.
That is my first headshot – and me in motion on a household picture shoot.
These days, the majority of my consumer bookings might be divided into the next:
I completely love what I do – the number of picture shoots imply that sooner or later I might be taking a bunch of headshots for an enormous company in London and the subsequent day, photographing a convention. Or I will be taking web site and social media pictures for a faculty, then one other day, pictures of a property for an airbnb itemizing.
I additionally discover myself stepping into all types of strange conditions – from standing on railings to get a greater angle……..to hanging out of home windows…..and on stepladders. Fortunately, being solely 5ft 2″, I can get into some small areas!
There have clearly been some highs and lows through the years – highlights largely embrace a number of the gorgeous places I get to shoot in, lowlights undoubtedly occurring throughout Covid when my work diary emptied in a single day. However fortunately, many consumers got here again when the time was proper.
Through the years, the enterprise has grown and advanced, however the coronary heart of what I do stays unchanged – I am pushed by the identical core values that impressed me from the very starting. This may be properly summed up by singer-of-the-moment, Taylor Swift in her music Fearless:
“On this second now, seize it, keep in mind it.”
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thanks – and that is to my unbelievable shoppers – none of this is able to have occurred with out you – a lot of which I’ve been working with for a few years. From sole merchants to multi nationals, I’ve beloved working with you all.
As a thanks from me……for any shoppers I’ve labored with earlier than,
I’m providing a 15% low cost on any bookings obtained till the top of the 12 months.
And at last, given {that a} fifteenth 12 months anniversary is usually related to Crystal, it bought me desirous about if I had had a crystal ball in 2009, what would I’ve needed for my enterprise? Effectively, as I discussed, there have been loads of highs and lows, however largely I’ve been extremely fortunate to work in wonderful places, with wonderful folks. I’m certain I might have been very proud of that.
Thanks for studying – and do join with me on my social media channels under if you wish to hear extra from me sooner or later.
Pennie
