We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kylah Edge. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kylah below.

Hi Kylah, thanks for joining us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

Learning photography has not been easy honestly. Compared to my other passion which is music, learning how to shoot, and edit takes time and extreme patience. When I first picked up a camera, it was just as a hobby, I didn’t realize there were so many logistics when even comes to snapping a picture. Framing, settings, specific lenses etc. But it took me a while to actually want to sit down and learn everything that comes with being a photographer/videographer. Knowing what I know now, I wish I would have been more serious about being a professional photographer and promoted myself as such, as opposed to just doing it as a hobby. Learning the settings on your camera is definitely the most essential skill because obviously you want to get the clearest, sharpest picture, but not everyone knows the different settings for the different environments. The biggest obstacles that stood in my way was honestly just fear of failure and shyness. Comparing my work to others who have been professionals for years and to scared to reach out to them for help.

Kylah, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My whole family is full of creatives, mainly music. Thats where I started, singing and playing instruments. I even have my bachelors in music. But I also had other interests like acting, sometimes I wanted to be a painter but that takes a different level of skill and patience. But with photography I knew I had an eye for it and just wanted to try it out. It started as just a hobby, but my mom eventually convinced me to go into business as a professional photographer and so I did. One thing about me now having a photography business, is I am very self aware. I know if an edit or shot doesn’t look right so I always make sure I get it right before it ever touches the eyes of my client. I think what sets me apart from others is how engaging I am with my clients. I know for some who are camera shy like myself it’s hard to be in front of a lens, but if you find comfort with the photographer, they will come out of their shell. I have to say I am most proud of how far my editing has come. That is probably the most difficult part of being a photographer and videographer and that is where I feel the most work is. But I feel like the editing journey is the same for most, it always starts out rough, but the more you do it, the better you get.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

Definitely seeing the final product. All the work from getting a client, shooting, editing etc. To be able to sit back and be proud of what you created it makes you feel like it was worth it.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

So many things! Don’t gatekeep, and that goes for both the consumer and other photographers. I feel like there is enough for everybody to win, it doesn’t hurt to grab somebody by the hand on the way to the top. Another thing for consumers I would say is be patient and also don’t be too frugal. Photography is a lot of work especially because you want your pictures to be perfect, and that also takes time especially when there are many clients, so don’t rush your photographer, if they are communicative then just trust them.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.kjeshots.com
• Instagram: @kjeshots

Image Credits

Kylah Edge