We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Alice Nickels a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Alice, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. To kick things off, we’d love to hear about things you or your brand do that diverge from the industry standard.

Photography is a luxury market for storytelling of experiences. With the rise of cameras that fit in your pocket, and the desire to showcase what you’re doing on social media, many people have switched from being in the moment and capturing what is, and now manufacture moments that aren’t real, all for the sake of “getting the shot” and posting it. My photo packages are centered around experience and connection so the photos people are receiving are more than “pretty pictures”, but rather memories and moments to recall, to share with their families, or to be transported back to when they see it hanging on their wall or in an album.

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

I started photographing on my dad’s 35mm film camera at the age of 11, and I have never stopped taking photos ever since! For years I just did it on the side, until two years ago when I decided to make it my full time job.

I help people add romance and magic into their lives with my photo experiences, and my specialty is couples sessions and womanhood sessions. I create an atmosphere to help them to get lost in the moment and connect with each other, or with themselves, taking the pressure off of feeling the need to pose like a model in a magazine.

I am an old soul and a romantic, so that heavily plays into how I lead the people I’m photographing. We get to know each other ahead of time, and I incorporate special things for them throughout our time together.

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

Everyone is busy. Everyone is distracted. Everyone has things they say “I wish I had time for that.” Everything I do is built on the foundation of being present – because that’s where the magic and romance of life is! Whether I’m offering inspiration in my newsletter, a tip on Instagram, or photographing an individual – everything I do is to help people live their most romantic dream life!

Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?

I read and digest a TON of entrepreneurial podcasts! I loved reading “Sell or be Sold”, “How to Win Friends and Influence People”, and I regularly listen to Jai Long, Build Your Tribe, The Kelly Roach Show and Yhe Heart & Hustle podcast.

I also love to look at the social media and websites of people who are where I want to be, and note what they are and are not doing.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.yourcinematiclife.com
• Instagram: @yourcinematiclife