Today we’d like to introduce you to Tanya Lacourse.
Tanya, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I started photographing 25 years ago and am primarily self-taught. I studied arts administration in college and worked in incredible galleries and have always been drawn to photography and fine art. I originally shot film and switched to digital about 8 years ago when I decided to start my business. I shoot weddings, Mitzvahs, portraits, boudoir, and interiors. I relocated to Atlanta a couple of years ago and am honing in on interior photography. I have always loved spaces and a collected life and feel that this area suits me well.
Has it been a smooth road?
Putting your creative work out into the world is challenging. For me, I have days when I feel really good about what I can produce and other days when I think everything is turning to crap around me. Ha! The trick is to march forward and keep showing up. I have learned so much along the way and am really thankful to all my friends and clients who have supported me and have allowed me to grow in working together. I particularly like the business side of things as well- creating a website, networking, and optimizing my services. A big challenge with photography is that the market is saturated and there are so many talented folks out there. It can be hard to differentiate yourself which is why I believe it boils down to having a connection with your clients and having integrity around how you do what you do. Customer service cannot be understated.
What is the most difficult part of what you do?
Creating fresh images and continuing to try new things to push myself.
How do you define success?
I define success by building good relationships with my clients and people around me, always learning, and creating work that I am proud of and that my clients react to emotionally.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
I am looking forward to focusing more on interior photography and styling.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.violetmarsh.com
- Phone: 603-682-6743
- Email: vm@violetmarsh.com
- Instagram: violetmarsh
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/violetmarshphotography
Image Credit:
all images are owned by Violet Marsh Photography
