We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Savannah Macias. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Savannah below.
Hi Savannah, thank you so much for opening up with us about some important, but sometimes personal topics. One that really matters to us is overcoming Imposter Syndrome because we’ve seen how so many people are held back in life because of this and so we’d really appreciate hearing about how you overcame Imposter Syndrome.
To begin, I want to say I don’t think i’ve fully overcome imposter syndrome. However, I have done my fair share in trying to improve my confidence in my work and in getting to that point there are a few things I like to tell myself and others who feel the same way. I do think it’s important to have certain qualities that will make you effectual and successful in your work life. Although, the reason I love photography is because these qualities are extremely subjective person to person no matter if its a colleague, client, or friend. Each photographer has a different personality type, photography style, editing style, client experience, etc. With this means that when you hire a photographer you get to choose which of those things aligns with the work and vibe you want for your session/wedding day. So in essence every photographer is good at they do because, it’s what their business portrays. Now, following back to the question I think that having the knowledge of all that I have said above and remembering that each artist is different is what helps me overcome imposter syndrome. Diving deeper, I have a type-a personality behind the scenes which means I love to plan, I love a timeline, and I am quite the perfectionist. Oppositely, on a shoot day I am much more chill. Probably because I have done everything behind the scenes that I could possibly do but I think having that attitude on a shoot day makes everything flow much better. My shooting style, and my editing style is something that i’m always working on to make sure the photos embody my brand, and I love where I have gotten. I have a very laid back client experience and my goal is to make every client feel like a friend. All of these aspects are what make skills and successes worthwhile. Sure, every now and again I have that imposter syndrome creep back up. When that does happen I follow back to these thoughts: photography is subjective as is most art, I love the work I am putting out and so do my clients which is why they book me for me, everyone (including myself) that is putting their heart into their work is worthy of their successes.
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?
Hi there! I’m Savannah, a California based wedding and portrait photographer. I love to capture the exciting feeling of graduation to the wildly in love, and everything in between. With my broad ranges of subjects, my eye is a mix of timeless portraits and intimate storytelling of any day. I cultivate warm and true to life color imagery to focus less about how it looks and more about how it feels. I am currently booking 2025 weddings and portraits and always open to chatting more.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
One, community over competition. Cultivating a space and/or friends that you can share and get insightful advice from is much more fulfilling to your business than taking it all in on your own.
Two, having an approachable demeanor. Although not all business owners have an outgoing personality, I think it’s important to have an open and warm presence in any circumstance when in comes to your business. I think this can be done no matter you personality type, in different ways and it leaves lasting impressions.
Three, education. I’m always looking to take constructive criticism, attend workshops, invest in new gear, research new techniques, and build my brand constantly to have it best represent my art.
Tell us what your ideal client would be like?
My ideal client is someone who wants to capture their day in a way where laid back and luxury meet. I admire warm light, real laughs, and timeless details. I will always be drawn to the ocean blues and Tuscany golds. A lover of dogs, italian food, fashion, the beach, or traveling is always a plus. Whether it’s a wedding or portrait, my connection with clients can always be seen in the first chat!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.savannahgracephotos.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savannahgracephotos/
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@savannahgracephotos?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
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