We recently connected with Evan Harris and have shared our conversation below.

Evan, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Earning a full time living from one’s creative career can be incredibly difficult. Have you been able to do so and if so, can you share some of the key parts of your journey and any important advice or lessons that might help creatives who haven’t been able to yet?

This is a great question! Short answer: yes. However, it wasn’t so easy when I started out full-time in my photography business. When I left my job in 2023, I didn’t really have much income coming in, no plan, nothing. It was strange, because starting that January (2024), I got at least one or two bookings a month, which meant I was barely getting by, but it was enough to pay the bills I needed to pay. I only made $16k in 2024, which isn’t a lot, but it was a strong start to what was to come. In 2025, I almost doubled my income, thanks to making more connections, as well as hosting content days for other photographers and content creators! I think making connections earlier in 2024 may have sped the growth a little, but I think everything happened the way it needed to, so I’ll never complain about that!

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

My name is Evan Harris, owner, founder, and photographer behind Planet Nave Photography. I currently live in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but will travel anywhere in the world to capture all stories, editorial and love of all kinds! I specialize in creative editorial portraits, as well as couple’s and wedding photography. My goal this year is to grow my client base on the west coast, mainly LA/San Diego and Seattle. I would love to live on the West Coast, but I want to grow my client base out there first.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

I think the biggest thing that helped my reputation was my personality. I make sure to show people on social media who exactly they booking with, what I stand for, and the work I do. I engage with everyone who asks for help, and I don’t place myself on a pedestal above anyone in the photography industry. I feel often, people have a social media personality for the sake of their brand or business, but lack actual social skills in person, so I think it’s important for me to be genuine across the board. I also think it’s super important to be as helpful as possible. If a photographer or videographer needs help finding a couple or something for a shoot, I’ll work to find anything or anyone, and I can’t help, I’ll point them to someone who can.

How do you keep in touch with clients and foster brand loyalty?

I live for this question because I often keep in touch with my clients afterwards. I usually befriend my clients because I work on establishing a solid foundation from the beginning. I emphasize meeting clients in person when they inquire about my services. I do this to get a good feel about who they are as people, their interests, and seeing them for… them. I think that approach has been critical in creating those longstanding friendships.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Planetnavephoto.com
• Instagram: @planetnavephoto

Image Credits

Evan Harris – Planet Nave Photography