Meet Corrine Newland

We recently connected with Corrine Newland and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Corrine 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?

I know for certain that I learned my work ethic from my father and my mother. Growing up, my brother and I both were taught by our parents that nothing good ever came for free; and becoming a figure worth respecting never came from pushing down others who were walking in your same path.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I am the proud owner of a little Freelance Photography business by the name of MemoryLens Photography located in southern Lewis County, NY. Currently, although I try my best to dabble in a little bit of everything, I focus on capturing the love and special moments between couples. These services span from simple couples photo sessions all the way to engagement sessions and wedding services! I love every part of my job as a business owner and photographer, however I would have to say that my absolute favorite part is capturing a loving moment in time; one that can be kept and viewed forever. My love for the art of photography always bounces back to one main factor, and that is that it is the only art form that can capture an exact moment in time. Photography allows a moment to be reproduced to exactness a million times over.

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?

I would have to say that to start, learning to be open and accepting of constructive criticism is one of the most important skills/qualities in becoming a successful photographer, or overall, a successful artist.

Secondly, as a photography major in college, one of the most impactful areas of study thus far, has been learning reciprocity in conjunction with photography. When technology fails us, the age-old practice of exchanging aperture for ISO or aperture for shutter speed will never let us down.

Lastly, don’t forget to be yourself! I know, I know, everybody tells you this in conjunction with every area of your life, but there’s a reason they do! Your clientele as a photographer love knowing the professional they’re working with! Your services will not always come down to ability and technique for your clientele, they will typically be looking for a photographer who is personable, professional, but who is also unapologetically themselves.

In my experience, difficult areas within yourself can almost always be improved upon by taking the time to relax, process and reassess. If something you are trying to improve or change is not happening as successfully as you’d like, take a break, relax, and come back to your goal at a later time and reassess it! And don’t forget, never be afraid to ask someone who knows. Whether it be a teacher, professor, a parent or a mentor, just ask!

Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?

I have two people who come to mind when asked this question, and those two are my college professor Jerome LaLonde at Mohawk Valley Community College, and my boyfriend, Chase. They both have made great impacts on my photography career, and overall, my life.

Professor LaLonde is always the man I’ll go to when I have a new photoshoot that I’m super proud of, or a couple photos that I don’t particularly like. He never fails to assist me in overcoming stressful photographical challenges/errors, and he has always given me the confidence the go out and try it again. Whether again means, once twice, or three more times. Professor LaLonde always pushes me towards my goals, and has helped me get to where I stand today.

Last, but certainly not least, my boyfriend, Chase. Chase has helped me overcome the more personal obstacles in my life that truly began to wear on my business journey. He gave me the confidence to begin using social media to my advantage, to begin advertising not only my services but myself. As someone with anxiety, these can be very difficult areas to navigate and overcome. Putting yourself out there is not always the easiest option, but with someone who truly believes in you by your side, it will never be impossible.

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