Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Chantel with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
When I was 10 years old my Mother became gravely ill. My Mother had suffered a life threatening stroke and had been hospitalized for a prolonged period of time. At the time; my Father had to not only balance his work life and his home life (providing for his 3 young children) but He also had to prioritize being with my Mother any chance He could while she was in the hospital. After my Mother was released from the hospital she was deemed permanently disabled and could no longer work. My Father was working 3 jobs; helping to financially support his family all while also being emotionally available for his wife and children. During the years of my Mother’s recovery my Father never once showed any vulnerability or distress. He preserved and prevailed through so many dark days and always kept moving forward and giving his all to his family. My Father is without a doubt the reason I learned from such an early age in life how important it is to work hard.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I am a professional photographer; specializing in newborns, babies and children. After the birth of my firstborn in 2012; I realized just how important it is to capture the beauty and innocence of childhood. Babies grow and change so much in their 1st year. They will never be tiny ever again; their cheeks, rolls, expressive eyes and gummy drooly smiles. There is nothing more precious and beautiful than a baby! I absolutely love meeting a newborn baby and then being able to capture their big milestones and celebrating their Birthdays. It is so humbling and so rewarding to be able to have the opportunity to photograph memories for families.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Perseverance is key. As any creative would tell you; you certainly have days of self doubt and “imposter syndrome” wondering if you’re good enough; is this really the right path for You? Any time I have gotten these feelings I have had to dig down deep and ask myself where is this doubt coming from and how can I change my mindset? I take time to pause, reflect and remind myself why I provide the work that I do and create a plan on how I can continue to improve not only my mindset but also my work. Commitment and consistency is also critical to my business and to my Client’s as well. I am fully committed to my Client’s; answering any and all questions they may have leading up to, during or after their session with me. I also provide a very thorough service each and every time and my Client’s know that they can depend on receiving that quality service time and time again.
Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
My parents may not have always agreed with the choices or decisions I have made; but my parents have always supported me. My parents have taught me it is OK to make mistakes; it is OK to even fail at times; but what is most important is to give it your all. If you are truly passionate about something you will succeed; your success can be measured many ways.
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