We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jag Savant a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Jag, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you tell us a bit about who your hero is and the influence they’ve had on you?
My hero is my grandpa; I have had the privilege of growing up in a joint family. My parents, grandparents, and younger brother lived in the same house. I would call him “Daddy” as I saw everyone in the family call him that. His principles have influenced me. He ensured he taught me ethics, not what he thought was right, but the universal principles. From a young age, I would discuss political, mythological, and global affairs with him, influencing my work and life. He served in the Indian Army; he told me stories of war and its adversities. He was part of the Mukti Bahini army, the army which helped with the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan. He had seen things in life no one should have ever seen.
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 didn’t set up to be a photographer nor drafted my career to be one. However, life had a surprise in store for me – Photography. While pursuing my animation and visual effects graduation, I started working part-time as a social media executive and photographer at iPink The Color Of Health, where I comprehended my gift of taking beautiful pictures. Shortly after that, I began my career as one of the youngest photographers to work in the Indian Film and Fashion industry. In the early days of starting my career, the challenge I faced was asking for money for the work I was doing as a self-employed photographer. I started my career as a self-employed photographer when I was 20. I had no knowledge of how the industry worked and how to price my products; none of my family members or friends were in the same industry. Experiences like these have shaped me to ensure I take advance payments and make the clients sign a deal. Something that has always set me apart from the other photographers in the industry is the connection that I build with the clients. I add a personal touch to every project that I work on. I grew up in Mumbai, a city with the most diversity, which enabled me to understand the client’s needs and backgrounds.
How do you keep in touch with clients and foster brand loyalty?
What I have noticed is that people love authenticity. Be authentic, be bold, and make bonds. Every employee who is client-facing is a salesperson. Every employee who interacts with the client has to follow the be authentic, be bold, and make bonds rule. Every interaction with the client counts.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
Art is freeing. I have two parts to myself. One is a businesswoman who does things that the client needs and wants. The other is my art side, where I’m in complete control. My art gives me agency and frees me from the burden of doing things that are expected of me.
Art is freeing. Professionally, I have two parts to myself. One is a businesswoman who does things that the client needs and wants. The other is my art side, where I’m in complete control. My art gives me agency and frees me from the burden of doing things that are expected of me
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.jagsavant.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jag.pitch/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jag-s-85673a161
Image Credits
Not applicable.