We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Marvin a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Marvin, thanks for joining us today. Are you happier as a business owner? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job?
I am very happy to be a business owner. I’ve always knew I would have my own business and that it would have to do with art. I have both a regular job and of course run a business. It is both challenging and awarding at times. And also both very stressful. But I couldn’t see myself having one without the other.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
Hi, my name Marvin Nevels. I am the owner of IllumiVision Media. IllumiVision Media is a photography business in Nashville, Tennessee. I’ve always had a love for art. Whether its drawing, painting, DIY, etc. Photography came as a hobby to me. A family member needed help with photography at a comic con and asked me. And 10 years later here we are. I offer photography for ages 1-99. And events from birth to weddings.
I am most proud that I’ve not only got myself as a photographer published. But I’ve also gotten my son published as a model.
Can you talk to us about how your side-hustle turned into something more.
My side hustle was or is photography. It all started by a family member needing help. From there I begun my journey as a photographer. With the 10 years of being a business owner. I’ve became multi published and recently got a photo on the cover of a magazine.
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
Having to split family time and business is hard. It’s still something I’ve yet to master. Especially now that my son has taken up being a cosplayer and model.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: IllumiVision Media
- Facebook: IllumiVision Media
- Twitter: Ill_VisionMedia
Image Credits
Kiki Rose @xxkikirosexx Belle Amelie @belle__amelie Tori Barton & Lindsay Machin @T.barton86 & @sexyirish84_ Anastasia Maye @Anastasiamaye_official O’mya The BBW Goddess @omyathebbwgoddes Brianna Edwards, Isabella Castorino La’Unique Woods & Briana Clemmons @Who.Is.Geminii @IsabellaCastorino @afrolatisian @reigning_reina