We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Holly Lynch. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Holly below.
Holly, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What do you think matters most in terms of achieving success?
I think the definition of success is different for everyone. For me success isn’t defined by having a ton of sessions or a million followers (of course those things are great too) but it’s simply working with good people and creating images that bring joy. Freezing time and capturing life’s important milestones for my clients is what brings me joy. It’s easy to get caught up in the comparison game in this business but it’s so important to take a step back and remember your why. I started this business because I love photography and because I felt like I lost a little bit of myself in motherhood. This business has given me something for me and allowed me to do what I love while creating an income for my family and I am forever thankful for that.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I am a stay at home mom of 3 girls and they are my whole world. I have always loved photography but after my first daughter was born I fell in love with it. Just like every other mom, I wanted to capture every moment and every little detail as she grew and I quickly realized I needed to learn photography in order to capture her the way I saw her through my eyes. Fast forward a few years to when I finally got my first dslr, a canon rebel. I was so excited to finally have what I called a “fancy camera”. After playing around with my first camera for a few months I decided to take an online course to learn manual mode. Once I figured out manual mode (it took some time) I started practicing everyday on my girls until I felt confident enough to make an Instagram page.
And now a few years into my photography journey I am so thankful that I followed my heart. I absolutely love what I do and have captured so many friends & family and also have had the pleasure of meeting so many beautiful humans along this journey.
I love capturing newborns, maternity and family sessions. Life truly passes by so quickly and it is so important to capture every moment that you can. One of the first things that I tell potential clients is that our session will be a happy experience for everyone. I have a very laid back approach and I want my clients to leave their session thinking wow that was actually fun. I don’t want them to just go home with beautiful photos, I want the whole experience to be a beautiful memory for them. That is truly what is most I important to me.
Any advice for growing your clientele? What’s been most effective for you?
For me, word of mouth has been the biggest blessing to my business.
I know that probably sounds like such an outdated way to grow your business but for me it’s been the most successful. I am so grateful to all of my clients who recommend me to family, friends and co workers. Instagram is also great for connecting with new clients and showcasing your work.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
I think all business owners have points in their journey where they want to give up.
I have been there multiple times. It’s so easy to get in your own head and tell yourself that your work isn’t good enough or that you’ll never get to where you want to be but the truth of the matter is none of that is true. One of my favorite things about being a photographer is that it is a never ending growing journey. There are always new ways to grow and learn in this career.
Being a stay at home mom of 3 kids and running a business is definitely stressful at times but in the end it is SO worth it. Doing what I love and also making sure that I never miss important moments for my girls is something I will be forever grateful for.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://hollyjuliaphotography.mypixieset.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadx-xC4ppeZ7aCxROiGJ8RfDIBIhs_K9mwZuXVvd0BoqYg7SwOZ6lEJ0ipDGA_aem_C9h0GXX_6PHhCArfnHZ_aw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollyjuliaphotography?igsh=OWhxZnZ1enczc3Ru&utm_source=qr
Image Credits
Holly Julia Photography