Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in photography but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Bruna Rico, Owner of Bruna Rico Photography, located in Toronto, ON, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I own a photography studio. My clients are everyday people and entrepreneurs who want to be seen as gorgeous and authentic in photos.
Tell us about yourself
I used to be a Chemist working in a corporation. However, I've always loved photography and how photography brings up feelings in people. I started photography as a hobby, taking photos of friends - they loved it, which motivated me to learn new techniques. People's reaction motivates me to be better and to learn more. I love when clients see themselves in another way, through how I see them, and they smile!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
At this moment, it was having my own beautiful studio space.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
In the beginning, when you don't have a lot of money to invest in your business, you have to do it all by yourself. Try to understand and execute tasks that are not your main role but take more time than your actual job. For me was all the business parts: administration, marketing, finances, etc.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- First of all, don't give up. It's hard, and it's competitive, but go on. Keep doing what you love, and learn things that you don't love as much but will help you to build a solid business.
- Get out of your comfort zone. Sometimes we get stuck in doing all we know, and we become obsolete. Learn new techniques, and meet new people.
- Don't trust social media to run your business. You never know when they will change the algorithm. Create your own thing, your own website.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.brunarico.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brunaricophotography
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brunarico/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruna-rico-vido-75a4752a/
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