Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in photography but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Sherry Plumstead, Founder of Sherry Sabatine Photography, located in London, Ontario, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I am a Commercial Photographer based out of London, Ontario. I specialize in: E-Commerce and Product Photography, Cannabis Photography Across Provinces, IT/Tech Industry Photography, interior & Architectural Photography, Food, Professional Headshots, and Small Events.
Tell us about yourself
As the boys became adults, I decided to go back to school for fun, and I signed up for the photography program. It didn't take long before I fell in love with the camera and wanted to learn how to take beautiful photos all the time. The wonder and beauty I saw in the world and shared with my boys could now be captured with my photography. I love taking photos of the world around me. The scenery, the animals, the birds! I take great pleasure in the world we live in, and taking photos not only relaxes me, but I love to share them.
Taking my photography to a professional level was naturally the next step. I was going to do what I loved full-time. I love taking a simple item and making it shine. Creating an image that shows a product in an elevated manner with clear indications of how the product is used or showcased.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Being able to see the images I have taken for my clients being used not only online but in print and on the packaging. Seeing my work out in the world and knowing everyone else is seeing it, too, is pretty amazing!
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Accounting and taxes. Keeping up with them.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Make sure you're good at what you do and that the world can see that too.
- Every person you meet is a possible future connection/client. Hold them close and stay in touch.
- Never stop learning and improving, and NEVER think you're better than anyone else.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.photography-by-sherry.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sherry.Sabatine.Photography
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherrysabatinephotography/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sherry_Sabatine
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sherry-sabatine-photography/
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