We recently connected with D’Andra Drewitt and have shared our conversation below.

D’Andra , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.

Becoming a full-time business owner begins with you jumping head first and not looking back. I quit my job at the news station in 2017; it was the best day of my life at that time. That was a risk I was willing to take. However, the backstory to that day really stems from what I had been building since 2013. When I started my photography company in undergrad I knew that one day I would be operating SayDrewitt|Media day-to-day. After graduating from college in 2015, falling into post grad depression, struggles with finding a job, finally getting a job in my field but being unhappy and missing opportunities for SDM I finally decided to bet on myself and take risk. For the next two years I achieved so many high’s but also experienced so many low’s. In the end, that risk in 2017 allowed me to grow, create and inspire. The lesson’s from that risk was the foundation in my risk taking strategy til this day.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I am truly blessed to have the God-given gift of vision. Operating in three focuses: Branding – Wedding – Lifestyle. My tagline is “Grow. Create. Inspire.” Where I believe that when we grow, we are able to create and through creation we are able to inspire.

As a small, black owned business, I understand the importance of quality materials needed to brand you, your company and be successful in your industry. Photo assets, video assets, social media strategy and marketing strategy are the pillars in which I offer services.

Weddings have become one of my most enjoyable focuses within my business. The beauty in love and capturing love is something I admire and have been able to offer outstanding photography and film services from North Carolina to Pennsylvania to Jamaica.

The overall art in photography has always had my heart. With portraits, fashion, and graduation sessions; I love to capture those lasting moments and creating visual imagery that tells a story.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

In order to get to your goals and mission you have to first understand your why. For me, I have a God-given gift that I literally breathe, eat and sleep. Photography, Film and Marketing is my passion. What drives me is the goal to help others. I have been blessed with something that is not solely for me but for the masses. That’s what keeps me going; I want to see you achieve, I want you to have the tools necessary to brand you and yourself while also attracting your target audience.

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

While a lot of people focus on the product/service solely, it is imperative that you also focus on the customer service and operations of your business. I provide quality photo, video and strategy content but what really branded not only my company but myself as well is my ability to always, always operate with professionalism and provide excellence customer service. Being prompt with response times, providing full detailed information, problem solving, actively listening and being personable. These were and still are key factors in who/what SayDrewitt|Media is.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://weddings.saydrewittmedia.co
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saydrewitt/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SayDrewittMedia/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-andra-drewitt-b71a318b/

Image Credits
D’Andra Drewitt