Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kinsey Williams. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Kinsey, first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
I genuinely believe that imposter syndrome is something we never fully overcome. As a wedding photographer, it serves as a powerful motivator for me. It pushes me to continually seek out new knowledge, explore innovative techniques, and draw inspiration from other creative minds.
If you ever felt you had completely conquered imposter syndrome, it would suggest you’ve stopped learning and reached the pinnacle of your creative journey—and honestly, that would be so sad. I’ve always believed everyone should “fake it until you become it.” To me, this means surrounding yourself with like-minded creatives who challenge and inspire you, helping you push the boundaries of your artistic potential. Through this continuous growth and collaboration, you can endlessly expand your creative abilities.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I started Kinsey Ann Photography, LLC in the late summer of 2022, but my love for photography goes back to my childhood. My father had a deep passion for film photography, resulting in my sister and I growing up in front of the camera. When we were old enough, he taught us how to use them. After graduating college, I envisioned myself following in my father’s footsteps—working a corporate job while seeking a creative outlet outside the office. I soon realized that this wouldn’t be enough for me; I needed to be creatively stimulated every day, not just on weekends.
I photographed my first wedding in the summer of 2021, and I was immediately hooked. So much so that I worked with my husband to create a plan for transitioning to full-time photography. Since then, I have never looked back.
As a wedding photographer, I find the most joy in telling love stories through the multiple mediums of film and digital photography. While I have photographed everything from proms to families to seniors, I can truly say that wedding days bring me the most happiness. I live for the small moments—like a groom holding his new wife’s hand under the newlywed table or the mother of the bride helping her daughter get ready to walk down the aisle. These are moments they will cherish for a lifetime, share with future generations, and that deserve to be preserved in a meaningful way. I thrive on capturing these genuine moments. While I appreciate posed editorial shots, I find that organic occurrences are even more fulfilling. These are the moments my clients will want to relive forever.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
1. Consistence – consistency in posting and creating art was a huge part of my beginning. I have talked with other photographers just starting in their careers and I have always told them they need to stay consistent. Consistent in shooting, consistent in posting and most importantly consistent in their style. I struggled with being consistent for a while, simply because I had no clients and no content. I continuously reminded myself that everyone has to start somewhere, so I took photos of everything and everyone around me. This gave me content to post and once I did, I began to gain traction on social media and in return I started booking paying clients.
2. Own your style – I think a lot of what sets wedding photographers apart from each other is the way they shoot and the way they edit. I find that a lot of beginner photographers stress about having the best gear. In my experience the gear does not make the photographer, the style and work ethic do. Of course finding your shooting style takes a lot of trial and error, but once you find it you can perfect it. Once your in a creative space you’re happy with, your clients will feel that and the rest will take care of itself.
3. Never lose the desire to learn/expand on your abilities – Photography, and more specifically wedding photography, is a fluid industry. There are always going to be new trends and new ways of shooting. The photographers who refuse to evolve with the industry are the ones that are left behind.
Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?
My ideal client is someone who trusts me, someone who believes in my abilities and let’s me have creative freedom on their wedding day.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kinseyannphotography.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinseyannphotography/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinseyannphotography
Image Credits
I own all images and will grant you print rights to the photos with photo credit given to Kinsey Ann Photography
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