Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Cyion Riggins. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Cyion , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

I am a self taught photographer. I picked up a camera and found interest in how it worked and how to create beautiful memories. To speed up my learning process I would’ve had to be more active consistently with the camera. The skill I find most essential would be your quick problem solving. Your situation can change at any moment and you have to know what to do to keep everything going. I was always in my own way. Things are different now.

Cyion , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My name is Cyion. I’m a Georgia native who loves food, anything creative and family. I got myself a camera in 2016 with no intention on becoming a photographer. Just liked art. A coworker asked if I could take pictures of her and her daughter and a lightbulb went off! But I didnt know a thing about photography but I knew I saw things differently. This was the beginning of Ey3 Media. Fast forward to today, I enjoy taking pictures for just about any event. My services include: portrait photography, family photography, event photography (wedding, corporate, parties, etc.), sports photography, real estate photography and food photography. I believe I provide an all in one service for the people, for businesses and brands and or those who just wanna capture the moment. We all have our own style and approach on how we shoot so we’re all set apart in some manner. I’m mostly proud of my growth though. You really gotta get out yo way and SHOW YOUR WORK a lil bit more than you normally would. Not for the likes, for the discovery.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

Absolutely as a man who wears many hats and done many things I’ve tried different businesses and some have been really good and I still continuing and some have fallen by the wayside, which is OK because not everything is supposed to work anyway I can recall the time I was operating my wing business, Outta This World Wing (@otwwing)that I’ve had all by my own and everything was going really great at first, but then a time came where I was spending more than I was making, so it was kind of counterproductive to continue when I needed to pay bills at home. I know that when it comes to passion, these are the types of things that I would do for free but ultimately we do have to make a living out here in this crazy economy. The pivot comes from where my business slowed down on my operating days. I will change up the structure to take special orders and catering orders. That way I was still able to operate but more on a less frequent matter and once I picked up the photography that started to become my main focus so do I still sell Wings? Yes do I do it frequently as I do photography? No.

What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?

I think the most effective strategy for building a photography clientele or a clientele of any kind is strong communication and relationship building. Many people see their clientele as money. I see clientele as families/longevity. The main thing about my photography is that I essentially provide a service where it is needed when it is needed. My biggest thing when it comes to clientele is if we could build a relationship to where we do constant work together, there will be better opportunities for the both of us because not only will you get the services that you need but you will have someone you know you can depend on to deliver. Now as a client, we don’t have to go out to eat or share similar political views or anything of that nature it’s more so where one person needs a service another provides the service and within that surface being provided there is good gander, good conversation and great vibes. These are the types of things that make the job feel natural cause let’s not forget we are working, so I think you’re really getting to know who you’re working for not only helps you perform better for the project, but it also keeps them comfortable knowing that they have someone dependable to call and then they can refer to their people who are also in need of the same services.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://ey3mediaco.mypixieset.com/
• Instagram: @ey3.media
• Facebook: EY3 Media

Image Credits

Ey3 Media