We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Shannon & Angel Lofton . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Shannon & Angel below.
Shannon & Angel, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What sort of legacy are you hoping to build. What do you think people will say about you after you are gone, what do you hope to be remembered for?
We want our legacy to be one that inspires first our recent newborn child Gregory to succeed no matter what physical, mental or life ups n downs problems come. For instance my husband was born with cerebral palsley that cause the left side his body to be disabled. That however did not stop him in pursuing and establishing our photography business. This disability even causes him to have seizures but again that did not stop him in advancing in our business. As well as we are husband and wife in business where that’s not always possible we push past that stereotypical thought of it not working. Together for 10 years this coming April 5th we run our business effectively together. We want our son as he grows to see all this and be inspired to step in/ build his own business with our mindset of endurance. Also inspire others who are disabled and husband/wife/ family business owners.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
Shannon Dynelle Lofton and Angel Dominique Irene Lofton have been a professional photography business for ten years. My husband was born with disability called cerebral palsy and was counted out to run his own business. However, I push pass the naysayers, now we run a successful business. It first started out as a hobby taking pictures for family and friends for the both of us. We just loved to capture precious moments. On April 5, 2013 we did our first paid event which was a baby shower. We marketed ourself to build our clientele and it grew from there. We are based in Chicago and willing to travel everywhere for our business. We enjoy creating memories for people by specializing in portrait photoshoots, wedding, birthday parties, baby showers, and all other events. When you invest in booking SDL photography, you will support a dream and lifelong passion to create special memories you/ your family will enjoy for a lifetime! Our mission is to provide an remarkable mind-blowing experience through our lens as well as timeless moments of your life in full color focus. As photographers, our job is to conduct our business in a professional manor and to give pure quality customer service. Thanks in advance for the continued support!
Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?
Yes. First we blessed to have two friend/ mentor/ photography business colleague named Eric Robinson (ELance Photography) whom been very impactful and help push us to our best in our business management/ thinking. He allowed us to shadow him at times, held business meetings, told us about conferences and just been available when we needed help. A mentor plays great role in our growth. As well those classes and conferences helped too. Clickcon being one of the best ones our if the ones we attended so far.
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
Definitely us being husband and wife duo. It’s what makes our female clientele feel safe. Normally in male dominated field there sometimes the reputation of creepy photographers. Of course with us been a male/ female duo that provides feeling of safety. Also how we are so personable with clients. Almost like we blend in at there events and they feel they known us before. Then our positive and Christian spirits.
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- Website: Sdlphotography24.com
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