We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Ashtin Holman a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Ashtin, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Coming up with the idea is so exciting, but then comes the hard part – executing. Too often the media ignores the execution part and goes from idea to success, skipping over the nitty, gritty details of executing in the early days. We think that’s a disservice both to the entrepreneurs who built something amazing as well as the public who isn’t getting a realistic picture of what it takes to succeed. So, we’d really appreciate if you could open up about your execution story – how did you go from idea to execution?
When I first began my interest and passion in photography and videography, I was young and going into high school. The beginning of The Holman Effect Photography started 7 years ago when I was first doing photography as just a hobby. I was the friend and family member who always wanted to take photos and videos because I love memories and I loved the art in photography. Since I was young I have always been artistic. Whether it was writing, drawing, painting, and taking photos. That was my vision of art. As time goes on I continued to grow my passion for the art of photography when I would practice with my friends and with myself. I realized in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, that I wanted to take my skill and passion more seriously. I had to figure out a name for myself because I knew I wanted this business to be a legacy for my family and I. I had to figure out how I could continue to gain trust from others during this journey. I had to think of how I would be able to balance being an entrepreneur as I am entering into college. As I enter college in August 2020, I put myself out there as a person, as a friend, as a student-athlete, and as a entrepreneur. I started learning how marketing was a big asset as being an entrepreneur. As I was setting everything up, the name The Holman Effect Photography came to me as the perfect name. I came up with that name because I wanted people to know what type of effect they were working with. It’s not just any effect. It’s The Holman Effect.
Ashtin, 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?
I got into photography because I love the art and style of this type of work. I provide photoshoot and video services to people looking for The Holman Effect in the outcome. I allow people to feel comfortable and to feel confident while we are working together because that is what makes the perfect effect and outcome. I am most proud of how far I have come since I have started this journey and I am proud of how much more confident and passionate I am in this field. I am more confident, creative, open minded, and motivated for the present and the future.
What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?
I believe my personality helped build my reputation in this market. I do other things other than photography and videography, and I believe if you ask anyone who has been around me why they chose my business or why others chose my business to work with is because of my personality and authenticity.
Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?
There are several books I have came across that has really impacted my life for the better. Those books include: The Bible, Jesus Today, Mind Platter, 3000 questions about me, The Elevation Approach, and the Laws of Leadership.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://ashtinscreations.design.blog/
- Instagram: ashtinnn.h
- Facebook: Ashtin Holman
- Linkedin: Ashtin Holman
- Twitter: ashtinnholman
Image Credits
Ashtin Holman and The Holman Effect Photography