We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Paul Hairston Jr. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Paul below.
Paul, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Almost all entrepreneurs have had to decide whether to start now or later? There are always pros and cons for waiting and so we’d love to hear what you think about your decision in retrospect. If you could go back in time, would you have started your business sooner, later or at the exact time you started?
I would have definitely started sooner. But I feel when I 1st got started back with photography was the perfect time. Though I wished I had gone from free work to charging sooner. And had I done that sooner it could/would have made my transitioning out of current day job happen sooner. If I had I would be I would be much closer to achieving my goals and dreams.
Paul, 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?
I got into by business after getting back into photography at my day job working an afterschool program and doing a photography club with the club. And then I started going to as many different genres of concerts/shows and going to all different type of events. Which sets me apart from other photographers that stay in one lane. I capture moments that’ll last a lifetime whether it’s posed or off guard. I’m proud to be able take high quality pictures that people love of themselves or others.
How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?
Definitely going to as many shows and events. Taking great pictures and posting them! Also most importantly being respectful to the people, the events, and venue. So know people will introduce me as a good photographer. Then that allowed me to easily network with others for more opportunities.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
Being able to achieve and capture a great moment or portrait. And being able to get out my vision and be creative.
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