Meet Erin McGinn

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Erin McGinn. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Erin below.

Erin, so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.

I really haven’t. I use it as fuel to keep pushing myself further. Be more creative. Shoot from different angles. Show different work. Try a new editing method. Try a new medium. Keep learning. Take workshops, mentorships, and join creative circles in new arenas. Keep growing.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I’m a New England-based photographer, writer, and traveler known for capturing timeless and experiential imagery.
Characterized by clean, bright edits and true-to-life colors, inspired by the warmth of film, my work reflects a deep appreciation for light and emotion. Whether working with creative directors or editors, I approach each project with a fly-on-the-wall mindset, capturing not only how a moment looks, but also how it feels.

I have a brand new website to check out: erinmcginn.com which just launched earlier in 2025.
I’m continuing to offer my Maker’s Shoot series this winter, documenting artists, creatives, and makers on analog film

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?

Give Back – you can’t ask folks to share your name or refer you without any experience with how you work. See what they might need and how you can fill that gap for them – do they need team photos? do they need pictures of their work? How can you help, within reason?

Immerse Yourself – read the books, take the classes, hire a mentor, ask to intern/apprentice, ask to assist. This isn’t about what you are looking at on social media, though that helps, it’s more about what you are physically doing to build your skill set and hands on knowledge.

Be Responsive – You’d be surprised how many people don’t respond to emails or texts, at least not in a timely manner. While I think you should be mindful with your time and folks should respect that, a simple response is sometimes all that is needed to get a client or help a colleague.

Is there a particular challenge you are currently facing?

I’m trying to get more writing clips to build my writing portfolio. I’ve been working with some local magazines to offer photography and editorial work, and have taken a few classes with travel writing at the forefront. I’m trying to branch more into the world of travel photography and writing, and hope that by starting small and nurturing the relationships with editors in my area, I’ll have the body of work that can give me confidence to approach larger publications and brands.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://erinmcginn.com
• Instagram: @erinmcginn

Image Credits

Erin McGinn