We were lucky to catch up with Joseph Rivers recently and have shared our conversation below.

Joseph, appreciate you joining us today. Naming anything – including a business – is so hard. Right? What’s the story behind how you came up with the name of your brand?

I have enjoyed partaking in the fine arts ever since I was a child. My father played saxophone and my mom picked up piano while she was pregnant with me. I eventually learned to play piano, saxophone, and guitar as I progressed through school. I love music (that is why Sonata is a part of my studio name) and learned to appreciate all forms of the arts as I grew older.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Photography was a big part of my life. My mom has tons of photos of me growing up as a child. She told me her obsession with taking pictures of me spawned from her not having many photos of herself growing up. Having pictures to look back at, of me growing up around friends and family, was a regular occurrence. I could not imagine not having them around.

My goal is to capture the moment, so my clients have the opportunity to live in the moment.

Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

I currently have a network marking business. I wish I had the mentorship, self-development, and financial coaching earlier. The tools I learned there would have propelled my company further and more quickly.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

I love getting clients that say they cannot take good photos or feel like they have always been awkward in front of the camera. It is one of the most rewarding moments when I get them to relax, smile, and capture their joy.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.jaysonataphotography.com/about-us
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysonata/?hl=en
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-rivers-19949326/

Image Credits
Jay Sonata Photography