I get asked this question a lot, but I didn’t go to school for art or photography. Although photography’s always been something I loved, it started as a passion project. I would post all my work on Tumblr and Flickr (anyone else?) and spend hours and hours browsing others' work as well.
I was in my high school photography team (where I met my partner, Tim, who was then the director of the team), covering school events and all. Back then, DSLRs were expensive, a real investment just for a hobby. As my interest grew, my dad bought me my first camera and I will forever be grateful for his support. This “hobby” continued throughout my university years. I would photograph for modelling agencies, fashion brands, friends, events and celebrations, and sometimes just for the fun of it.
One day, I had a sudden thought that I wanted to be a photographer, for real. And from then on I never looked back. I poured everything and all my time into growing my business- constantly learning, refining my craft, practising how to shoot in any and every type of situation and lighting, etc. It’s been full of ups and downs, but gosh I still can’t imagine doing anything else other than this.
It’s been close to a decade now since I ventured into photography. I owe it all to my dad and Tim for their endless support throughout my journey. Now I’ll give myself some credit too—I’ve learned to constantly grow and adapt in this ever-changing industry. Running a photography business is hard work. I’ve learned what it means to have conviction, to be unrelenting, and have the determination to reach my goals despite all else. I’m only just getting started! ✨
