Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Hannah Mulik. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hannah, thank you so much for taking the time to share your lessons learned with us and we’re sure your wisdom will help many. So, one question that comes up often and that we’re hoping you can shed some light on is keeping creativity alive over long stretches – how do you keep your creativity alive?
For me, creativity definitely comes in waves. One way I like to keep creativity alive is to focus on other creative hobbies besides photography. I enjoy decorating my house, painting, and reading. I’ve been collecting art books for over a decade, and I often read self-help/motivational books. I also enjoy going to art museums to see the latest exhibitions. Recently, I got to check The Louvre in Paris off my museum bucket list!
Another way I help keep the creativity alive is to change the scenery. I do a lot of work from my home studio, so its always a nice change of pace to shoot in other locations around Houston. For editing, I especially love to visit my favorite coffee shops to get work done there.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I am a commercial photographer that mainly focuses on product and branding photography. I shoot a wide variety of products, food, fashion, headshots, and anything else that a brand or small business might need. The most exciting aspect of what I do is getting to be creative for a living, and working with so many wonderful and talented people.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Flexibility is an essential quality for me and what I do. Each client is different and has their own ideas and needs, and I am always open to working with that.
Developing a personal style was also something that was helpful for me. Early on I found that many of my clients were drawn to similar aspects of my work – my use of color and light. I continue to emphasize and develop these skills.
I think being open to hearing new ideas/feedback and applying them constructively to your work is important.
Lastly, while I don’t think it is necessary to have a degree to pursue photography, it was something that was very impactful for me and my journey. I learned a lot about the technical and conceptual aspects of photography and art in general, and learning about photography in a school setting gave me the time and space to focus on that alone before needing to apply it to my business. I would always recommend taking time for education if necessary.
Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?
I always say that I love working with people who are following their dreams, just like I am. Small business owners, entrepreneurs, bloggers/influencers, etc. I love working with someone who is passionate about what they do, and excited about the process. Someone who is collaborative – has ideas of their own but also open to creative freedom and my ideas as well. Lastly, I have a special place in my heart for working with women and sharing that experience as a woman-owned business.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://hannahmulikphoto.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahmulikphoto/
