Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Mooke. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Mooke, 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 overcame imposter syndrome by realizing that this is the thing that I’m supposed to do. I had a conversation with myself and came to the conclusion that in fact I do belong in the room. After that the feeling changed from “Am I going to be able to do this?” to “go handle your business and have fun”. I think we often have imposter syndrome because we look at so many other people and view them as “better than us”. Putting them on this false pedestal and in turn making ourselves little. You have to realize that you’re a main character that is just as deserving of success as those other people.
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’m a photographer/filmmaker based out of Atlanta Georgia. I emphasize on portrait photography which includes beauty portraits, fashion, and editorial style shooting. I consider myself a visual storyteller. My goal is for when people see anything that I capture with a camera to immediately feel something. Some type of emotion whether it’s good, bad, happy or sad; I want you to feel. My biggest inspirations are Spike, Lee, Ernie, Barnes, and Gordon Parks. I believe the greatest thing that I can ever do as an artist is to evoke something inside of each person that views my work. Each photo that I take, I believe was already a thing I just had to press the shutter.
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 believe the three best qualities that have been most impactful in my journey would be my love for what I do, my positive energy, and my constant search for knowledge. Being a photographer allows me to connect with my inner child, which makes all three of those skills or qualities super easy for me. Every photo I take, the younger me who couldn’t afford a camera is always amazed. I’m in a constant state of trying to please my inner child. My advice for any upcoming photographer is to shoot what you love! All of your work will be here long after you’re gone. So the better you are at shooting what you love, the better people will be able to understand truly who you are and were as a person. With a camera you can live forever.
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
The most impactful thing that my mother did for me, was believe in me. I’ve been passionate about multiple things throughout my life, and no matter what it was my mother always believed in me. For me it was just the thought of somebody having my back no matter what. She’s always been my biggest fan whether I was the greatest at it or was mediocre. She instilled in me that whatever I put my mind to, I can be great at. Now that I’m a photographer she’s the first person to see all of my work.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kamerakingvisuals.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/mooke__?igshid=Y2ZmNzg0YzQ=
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/KameraKiing?s=20
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@kamerakingvisuals
