We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Anais Timm. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Anais below.
Anais, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you recount a story of an unexpected problem you’ve faced along the way?
I haven’t had unexpected problems yet, but as an entrepreneur I have some challenges. Therefore, it is not easy to balance responsibilities such as being a balloon artist photographer, senior caregiver, nurse student, wife, and take care of 3 adorable german shepherds that demand attention. As a result, one of my biggest challenges is being a nurse student because it takes me a large amount of time. However, I love being balloon artist, photographer and senior caregiver, and soon, I will tend to those who need to heal upon completing my nursing degree. It is a juggling act, but I enjoy doing all this while being a loving wife and dog lover.
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?
I have had a passion for balloon artistry and photography since my sweet fifteenth celebration. I had my celebration at fifteen instead of sixteen because that is the custom in Panama where I grew up. I fell in love with the beautiful display of balloons.
I remember how happy I was when I saw the large balloon arch attached to the wall next to the dessert table, and the colors were gold and white like my dress. Also, I loved how the photographer was able to capture every sweet moment of me and my family at the event. Those memories are invaluable and unique. At that moment, I wanted to learn how to do balloon decor and photography by myself as a hobby for my family. I used to help to decorate and capture some memories at family events in Panama.
Once I moved to the United States back in 2015, I continued my passion for photography while visiting beautiful national parks and photographing landscapes and wild animals. My desire to expand my photography knowledge led me to begin photographing children. After the pandemic began, my relatives and friends suggested that I should turn my hobby into a business to provide another source of income.
Therefore, I began to take balloon and photography courses back in 2021 to get the necessary skills to become a professional balloon artist and photographer. Finally, in 2023, I felt ready to move forward and become an entrepreneur.
I am a balloon artist and photographer love to use my creativity with balloons to create beautiful decorations, and capture special moments with my camera. I specialize in decorating any
type of event such as birthdays, baby showers, gender reveals and more. Regarding photography; also, I specialize in cake smash, quinceañera (sweet fifteenth), and family photography. As a balloon artist and
photographer, I love what I do, connecting with people and enriching their lives. All of my pursuits achieve these goals, whether it be putting a smile on the face of my clients with a fun and glamorous balloons or capturing their precious moments.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The process of creating art is a long learning process that will continues for my entire career as an balloon artist and photographer. Witnessing my own growth as an artist, sharing my creativity with clients and make them happy with my creations are the most rewarding parts of being an artist.
How did you build your audience on social media?
In March of 2023, I opened a business account on Instagram and Facebook as a balloon artist and
photographer, I shared my portfolio and some skills on those accounts, and people have reached out to me
through social media and referrals.
Contact Info:
- Website: anaisballoonsphotography.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anaisballoonsphotography?igsh=aTdieDduc3hyM3l5
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556090226062&mibextid=ZbWKwL
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