Listen "Claire Hart: Photography & Southern Hospitality"
Episode Synopsis
Claire Hart is a a high-energy, fun-spirited photographer who can make anyone look good. In this episode, we're talking about why she loves her job, how she uses her Southern hospitality to put people at ease, building relationships with clients, what she's been doing during the pandemic, and more!
00:38 How Claire went from a degree in nuclear medicine to a career in photography
05:31 Shifting from "just a photographer" or "just a freelancer" to the mindset of a business owner
08:21 Staying relevant when cell phones make everyone feel like they're a pro photographer
11:12 Enjoying the moment instead of staring through a screen all the time
13:26 Using Southern charm to make people feel at ease
16:23 Engaging a crowd
21:12 Claire's favorite types of photography
27:08 Using vacations to expand a client base, but also remembering to put the camera away so she can look through her own eyes
30:43 Adapting to shoots during COVID, and using down time during the pandemic to work on personal projects
36:01 Claire's advice for other self-employed creatives
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Connect with me through your favorite platform: https://pods.link/aardvarkgirl
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Connect with Claire
https://www.clairehartphotography.com/
@clairehartphotography
00:38 How Claire went from a degree in nuclear medicine to a career in photography
05:31 Shifting from "just a photographer" or "just a freelancer" to the mindset of a business owner
08:21 Staying relevant when cell phones make everyone feel like they're a pro photographer
11:12 Enjoying the moment instead of staring through a screen all the time
13:26 Using Southern charm to make people feel at ease
16:23 Engaging a crowd
21:12 Claire's favorite types of photography
27:08 Using vacations to expand a client base, but also remembering to put the camera away so she can look through her own eyes
30:43 Adapting to shoots during COVID, and using down time during the pandemic to work on personal projects
36:01 Claire's advice for other self-employed creatives
--
Connect with me through your favorite platform: https://pods.link/aardvarkgirl
--
Connect with Claire
https://www.clairehartphotography.com/
@clairehartphotography
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