Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Peyton Fennell. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Peyton, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?
I don’t believe a master of photography exist. I think it is a forever evolving art form and means of documentation that requires you to always be a student. Some things come naturally for me when behind the camera – however, I learned the most from experience. Trying new things that I haven’t seen done yet, or trying to re-invent what I have already seen be done. I also attend Youtube University like most self taught photographers, do not sleep on the tools available on that platform FOR FREE! Dedicating almost all my time to photography and improving my skills would have definitely sped up the learning process. Learning the physics of light and learning the mechanics of a camera are the most essential fundamentals that will propel you into an intermediate stage of photography. The biggest obstacle for me has been myself, I get in the way of my own advancement like most of us creatives do.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
The names Peyton Fennell, the brand is The Fennell Focus or TFF Photos for short. Born and raised in NY but located in GA, however I can be wherever you need me for a photoshoot! I provide a one of a kind photoshoot experience, with me you’ll feel like a model in front of the camera. One of my main goals as a black photographer is to make people who look like me, feel their most confident when getting their photo taken. I have 10+ years of customer service experience and I believe that is one of the major components that set me apart from other photographers. I pride myself on effective communication and bringing a clients vision to life. Aside from the many lives I have impacted by capturing moments that cannot be relived from photographing photos of my close friends and loved ones who are no longer with us to catching the process of a painting or song development in a studio. One of my proudest moments in my photography career was being apart of the 20 selections out of a global contest for the All She Makes I Was Here: An Exhibit Of Womxn In Photography online exhibit. I don’t want to be known as a celebrity photographer or anything like that, I work with almost all budgets. I want my peers to feel like I am accessible to them as well regardless of the social status of my clients.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being a creative, more specifically a creative is capturing moments that cannot be relived. Freezing time feels like a superpower most times, memories fade but photos don’t. Seeing people reminiscing while looking at photos I’ve taken is an indescriable feeling of satisfaction. More specifically, documenting time is my responsibility its feels as a photographer. Being able to stamp a specific moment with a visual representation feels important.
Any advice for growing your clientele? What’s been most effective for you?
Word. Of. Mouth.
This has been the most effective strategy for me when it comes to growing my clientele. I strive to provide an undeniable experience when people book me as their photographer so they can recommend me to other potential clients.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.thefennellfocus.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tffphotos/
- Twitter: tffphotos