We recently connected with Bailee Kinney and have shared our conversation below.
Bailee, 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.
Honestly, I’m still battling it often in my work. Since I’ve put all my efforts into growing my photography business, sometimes I feel like I maybe don’t have what it takes. But then I remind myself that it’s never been easy for anyone to create and grow their business. Nearly every single creative person making a living from their passion experiences this feeling. I know I have the drive, commitment, and passion to create this life for myself, so just pushing through the uncomfortability and self-depreciating thoughts with positive and affirming ones helps me overcome the imposter syndrome.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I’ve been growing my passion for photography for over 8 years now, excitedly expanding my craft every chance I get. I’ve specialized in taking portraits of people and helping them see feel confident and happy in their own skin. I have also dabbled in boudoir, creative concept shoots, concert photography, and more. Right now, I am working hard building my business in product photography. I take pictures of products for local businesses to make their already unique products stand out even more with creative and intricate studio setups that highlight the best parts of the product. This helps bring in new customers who are attracted to the products and inspired by the brand’s story.
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. Don’t let the people around you take advantage of your art. Know your worth and don’t settle for less than what you deserve. 2. When people close to you offer constructive criticism, apply that to your art to make it even better than before.
3. Don’t wait for the right time to start. There is no right time for anything, just start somewhere and keep the momentum moving forward.
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
I am looking for businesses or local sellers who have products that they want highlighted! If you are releasing a new product or line, or you want some fresh new pictures of what you are currently selling, let’s work together! I would love to create something beautiful and unique with your products and help spread the word about your growing business! Please shoot me an email if you or someone you know would be interested and let’s make it happen!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.baileekinney.com
- Instagram: @baileekinney.studio and @baileekinney.photo
- Other: Email: baileekinney.photo@gmail.com
Image Credits
The Ordinary Dented Brick Shades Brewing
