Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Taylor Radashaw. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Taylor with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
I come from a hardworking, blue collar, family. My parent’s were both high school drop outs and had to be hard workers to make ends meet. Originally being from Florida, my dad worked many long days in the sun as he made a living wrenching on cars like his father before him. My parent’s instilled the hard working values in me from a young age. Their goal for me was to get a degree and not have to work outside in the hot sun like they did. Their goal for me was essentially to break the generational curse on our family. They believed that through hard work and dedication I would be able to achieve this goal. They were very strict on me. I had two jobs throughout high school and even skipped the eleventh grade therefore graduating high school a year early. They were strict on me to the point when I enlisted into the United States Army it almost seemed easier and more relaxed. It felt odd to me to be moving at a slower pace and almost like a rest period.
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 am the owner and photographer behind Boho Boots Photography. I am 24 years young and originally from Florida. I am an Army reserve soldier and Air Force wife pursuing my dreams behind the lens! I had lots of super cool job opportunities when I left active duty but I love photography. I am currently in nursing school and will graduate February 2025 with my BSN! I live with my husband George, our chocolate lab named Moose, and english mastiff named Presley. We live in the Denver area but frequently visit Grand Rapids and Tampa to visit our family.
I started this endeavor when I was planning my own wedding and now I have a full fledged business on my hands. Originally using my own name as Taylor Marie Photography, I eventually rebranded to Boho Boots Photography. I am so excited to continue to grow in my skills, as a business and to be a part of the special moments in your life!
My goal is to deliver quality photos that will be treasure forever. Time passes, and all you’re left with is the memories and the photos. The photos I capture will be something to show to your children, and grandchildren. I want to make them worth remembering.
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?
While I have been in nursing school, we have had a running motto: “Remember your why.” When participating in anything especially having a business, there will be many trying times. These instances can make you want to quit. When you “remember your why” it can help you persevere. My why, for my photography business, is that I love to be behind the lens, I enjoy being apart of the happiest ,moments in people”s lives and seeing the gratitude and joy the images I take can give them. For me, photography is a job that “serves others.” I love serving others and bringing happiness to them.
Another quality that I felt has helped me is resiliency. In the United States Army, we regularly attend resiliency trainings and I feel this has helped me with my business as well. There are many times where families get heated, or there is wedding drama that affects my client’s. I try my hardest to keep my cool and try to calm them as well. On many of these occasions, I am returned with “thank you”s for my efforts. Although, I do not have a 100% success rate, I feel like I could have behaved differently and the scenario could have turned out differently.
The third quality I feel that has helped with my success is what I call: “Being human”. For me this means understanding that mistakes happen, that people want to feel loved, valued and respected. When it comes to my client experience, I am continuously using phrases such as “it’s okay, no worries, these look amazing, you look so beautiful”. If things happen like a rain storms, I immediately start brainstorming solutions.
I also feel like my general business setup also reflects “Being human”. I hold my client’s wedding date for 10 days after contract issuance, as I understand sometimes we need another paycheck before submitting a hefty retainer. I also allow my clients to make payments if they need to. For many clients, this can make it easier to afford a photographer.
Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?
I love getting to work with free spirited individuals. The one’s who go for the flow and are open to creative ideas that I have as their photographer. Although I like the free spirits, I do appreciate a timeline when it comes to wedding days. The best day of one’s life can also be busy and hectic. Having a scheduled timeline helps me to stay on track and make sure that I am not taking too long with your photos. It also ensures I am in the right place at the right time to avoid missed photos. I also, love when my couple’s place full trust in me to do my job. There are so many photographers out there, that you can find the perfect one. If there is not trust in me, I feel like I may not be the perfect fit for you. I have a country, western, boho aesthetic and love when my couples want that style reflected in their gallery. Since I am an Army soldier, I enjoy getting to work with other military families.
My photography style is also 90% candid. Because of this, I feel the ideal client loves “spur of the moment” photos or prompt based images. With my family sessions, I will have them play tag, ring around the rosie and more. With my couples and wedding portraits I like to have them “whisper words in a silly voice” or “pretend you have airplane arms”. This style and approach allows me to capture genuine happiness and allows my client’s to have fun. Although I do also take “smile at the camera” type photos, this style primarily avoids overly stiffed images like what you took in high school.
Contact Info:
- Website: Bohobootsphotography.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/bohobootsphotography
- Facebook: Facebook.com/bohobootsphotography
