Today we’d like to introduce you to Gabrielle Morse.
Gabrielle, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
Photography is a medium that came naturally to me. It is a way to capture a moment in time, but also make it a moment all your own. I am often carrying around a scene in my head, one that has very little possibility of happening naturally. By being able to create these scenes and share them with others, I feel like I am leaving some kind fo mark on the world, proving that I was here.
Ever since I was young, I have loved being behind the camera. My parents had an old film Nikon camera that they gave to me when I was 12. From there, I began taking pictures of all the things I found interesting, unknowingly teaching myself how to be a photographer. When I was a sophomore at Lakeside High school, I was given a real DSLR camera, and I felt for the first time that I was a real photographer. I began orchestrating photoshoots with my friends and taking pictures of school events. By my senior year, I was being paid to take headshots, couples photos, and senior portraits of people in my community.
I continued my photography career once I began attending Spelman College. Even though I have utilized my photography skills to make money, I am still learning, and I continue to take photos for my own enjoyment as well.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
When I started photography, I did not intend to start a business with it. I was taking pictures because it was something I enjoyed doing. It is sometimes still hard to wrap my head around the fact that I am a small business owner, and I have had trouble marketing myself as such. In the past, I have undercharged for my work, waited hours for clients, and met demands that were not originally agreed upon. I did not have enough knowledge of how to run a business, nor did I have the confidence in my art to stand up for myself. With a lot of kind words, great advice, and tough love from the people in my life, I have improved in the way I handle obstacles in my career and how I view myself as a professional photographer.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
My photography as a business serves to capture any moments people ask for. One of the reasons photography is my passion is because I love to depict people in new and intriguing ways. I am very adaptable when it comes to what my client would like to see, and part of the fun is working together to combine our vision to create the best photos. I have shot graduation photos, maternity photos, fashion shows, independent magazine issues, and personal photoshoots. I am known for my attention to detail and vibrant colors.
What were you like growing up?
Growing up, I was a very creative kid. My favorite class was Art, and I was always trying to make something new and emulate my favorite artists (my biggest inspiration was KeKe Palmer on her show True Jackson VP). I was very inquisitive, always having to know why certain things were made the way they were and what they mean. When someone would try to pull out a camera and capture me on film, I would instantly ruin the moment by trying to see what was going on behind the camera. I was much more interested in the process of taking the photo than the photo itself. I honestly should have known I’d be behind the camera all these years later.
Contact Info:
- Email: gabrielleamphotography@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brie.jpeg/?hl=af
Image Credit:
Subjects: Lena Anglin, Isabella Coty, Mickaela Walker, Sobia Azhar, Mickaela Walker, Kiara Boyce
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