We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Erin Scabuzzo. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with ERIN below.
Hi ERIN, so great to have you on the platform. There’s so much we want to ask you, but let’s start with the topic of self-care. Do you do anything for self-care and if so, do you think it’s had a meaningful impact on your effectiveness?
The main way that I practice self care is by allowing space to explore a multitude of outlets for creativity – not just the one that I self identify with or that I do for “work”. Yes, I am a photographer but I am also so much more! Once I realized that creativity expressed itself in many ways in my life – cooking, crafting, singing, growing food, playing – I felt a sense of ease with my work. I feel lucky that I am able to mainly work with clients that feel aligned with my style and approach and don’t feel like I need to say yes to every job. This also feels like self care since I am tend to be a bit of a people pleaser.
Oh, and I also loooove baths and saunas.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I am a photographer who specialized in family and creative portraits and who is obsessed with shooting film! Yes, like the kind your grandparents used. I love the creamy tones, subtle grain, and overall nostalgic vibes that it brings to a shoot not to mention it allows me to really be in the moment.
I lived in Topanga Canyon, California for many years until moving up to the Olympic Penninsula in Washington 3 or so years ago and feel very inspired by nature – whether it be giant oaks and sunny fields of mustard flowers or the craggly coastlines and moody forests. Shooting in a subjects environment is also something I love to do. An artist in their studio, a family playing in their yard….getting to witness a slice of someones world really feels like a gift.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Finding mentors was really huge for me. I went to school for photography many years ago but getting to learn from creatives who I admire and who are open to sharing their career path really helped me to get the next level. Workshops also helped me to meet other photographers which has been a real joy. Community over competition.
Realizing that as a creative, I am not going to appeal to everyone and that’s OK. For me, it’s better to create work that feels authentic than try to appeal to the masses, Showcasing that work will help to attract my people.
Knowing my value. Its always felt a bit hard to charge the money that I feel that I am worth because I really enjoy the work I do. But I also have bills and many years of experience and knowledge. Still working on this!
Tell us what your ideal client would be like?
Playful, affectionate families of all sorts
Lovers of nostalgia
Creatives that want to showcase their process
Anyone that values kindness and connection and who want photos of the real stuff – including the messiness that comes along with being a human!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.HelloPinecone.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellopinecone
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