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

Hi Grenisha, thanks for joining us today. Do you think folks should manage their own social media or hire a professional? What do you do?

I manage my own social media platforms. Honestly, I feel as though it sucks the creativity out of my craft. Trying to cater to the algorithm is a drain but the “pressure” to remain relevant is always in the back of my mind. It’s basically damn if you do, damn if you don’t.

Grenisha, 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?

Growing up, I was always smiling and “camera ready”, so being behind the camera was a little different. In 2013, I decided to purchase my first Canon DSLR camera. A Rebel SL1. The camera was simple to operate and I was happy with my results. In 2014, I went to Paris with a group of sisters and it was during this trip that I began to view things differently. I didn’t want to capture the usual scenes. I focused on capturing “in the moment” type of portraits and street photography. After Paris, I did my first paid photoshoot with a local women’s empowerment and natural hair company and I truly appreciate them for believing in me. I was nervous and excited. Throughout that year, I was focused on improving and learning more about photography. I read as much as possible and watched tons of YouTube videos. I did free portrait shoots to help build my portfolio. I eventually made the investment and bought my first prime lens, a 50mm, 85mm, and a full frame body (Canon 6D). In 2017, my photography changed for the better after attending a mentor workshop with Dfinney (Dani). I learned so much and she is a great photography mentor. In 2018, I began to take my business very serious and applied for my business license and From Nishas View, LLC was born. I love capturing “in the moment” portraits and candid shots. To me, those are the times when a person reveals their personality. I tell my clients to relax and pretend we are “hanging out.” It creates a comfortableness between us and as a result some of the most authentically captured shots. Whether it is personal/business branding, family, individual, or business headshot sessions, we will definitely have fun and your personality will show up in your portraits. For each of my sessions, we have a one on one consultation. This consultation is very important to me and for the client. It is where we discuss all aspects of the session. Communication is key and I stay in consistent contact with clients every step of the way. From day of booking through receiving their final print products.

When I’m not capturing people, I’m in nature or the city. Landscape/Cityscape photography is a way for me to escape and be more creative. Waking up early mornings to capture the sunrise over the city or catching the sunset is always a treat. Hiking some of Atlanta’s trails is a must as well and I definitely have my camera and tripod in tow.

I am constantly learning and looking for ways to improve my craft. I love what I do and through this passion for photography, I have met some of the most talented and awesome people. I have captured some of the most special moments between families and worked with entrepreneurs to strengthen their brands by telling their story through photos.

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

For me the most rewarding aspect of being a creative artist is the look on my client’s face when I show them their images on the back of my camera. Sometimes I will have a client that may not be as comfortable or confident in front of the camera. Often saying, “I’m not a model or I can’t model.” I always coach my clients into certain positions and I reassure them that they don’t need to know how to model. The day of the session they often come ready and excited and nail it! Often times they have a difficult time selecting their final images and end up purchasing additional images.

Can you open up about how you funded your business?

Currently, I still work my 9-5 office career and I have my photography business mainly on the weekends, Friday-Sunday. When I first started my photography business, I had family members that helped invest into my business. My brother bought my first Mac laptop for editing and other business related items. But honestly, I was using funds from my 9-5 to buy my first prime lens and full frame camera. During the first few years of business, I was focused on building my portfolio and charging little to nothing. As I gained more knowledge and experience, I began to adjust my portrait session packages and the bookings allowed me to invest back into my business.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.fromnishasview.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromnishasview/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fromnishasview
• Other: Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/nishapw/