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

Hi Jeremy, thanks for joining us today. How do you feel about asking friends and family to support your business? What’s appropriate, what’s not? Where do you draw the line?

Not a story, but an understanding. I’m always telling business owners that asking for support from their friends and family will kill their business. You have to ask yourself, Is what you are offering something you’ve seen your family and friends by before you started doing it? I know for myself I come from a family where the only time they bought photos was when it was school photos. Also, are your family and friends in a circle that will get you in front of people who will purchase your service, or will they recommend you to people just like them?

Jeremy, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

Hello, my name is Jeremy Braggs, and I am a Portrait/Fashion photographer that also specializes in Headshots and Branding with a Fashion flair photography. I can say my photography journey started back in middle school when I thought I was going to be a comic book artist. I’ve always had a love for art in general. By the time I went to college though, I dropped the art part of my double major and focused more on Computer Science. The love was still there, but I was convinced to go where the money was because my family didn’t see a future in it.

I never really lost that love though, but I didn’t have the time to pick up charcoal pencils and sketch pads. So, in 2013, my wife ended up buying me a camera as an alternative way to express my creativity. From there, I just began shooting everything. My first love was and still is street photography. Capturing people in their most natural environment and the expressions of just living life.

As time went on, I found myself collaborating and being mentored by other photographers to capture people both outside and in the studio. From there I just went all in, almost with an obsession to learn all that I could on how far I could push what was presented in front of me.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My goal is to leave a legacy for my family and those that come behind me. Growing up, I would see shows where people would have family heirlooms. One of my favorite episodes of the Cosby show was when Claire Huxtable was bidding on her “great -uncle” Ellis Wilson’s painting. That is something that always stuck with me, so when I create, I want to create something that will last even when I am gone. Leaving behind a legacy for my next generation.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

Being able to create something that people admire. As a creative, a lot of times I am harder on myself and my work than others. But seeing people tear up viewing the work I create is an amazing and humbling experience.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.jbraggsphotography.com
• Instagram: @jbraggs.photos
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JayCBreece/

Image Credits
Sarah Holder – 2022_05 Sarah Katy Meunsterman – 2022_10 Dawn Felesha Clarke – 2022_08 Felesha Audrey Tayler – 2022_04 Bri Caylen Johnson – 2022_04 Shutterfest