Today we’d like to introduce you to Tasj-Mari Myers.
Hi Tasj-Mari, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
It’s been 6 years now since the start of my career. Looking back, I never expected all the ways my business would transform. What started out as a small portrait business with the occasional event coverage here and there eventually turned into a full-service media company that offers branding, consulting, and media packages. My team has grown from one to six people, and I couldn’t be any more grateful. I opened my first studio location in South Downtown last October 2023, that serves as the home base for my creative team as well as a production space that is available for hourly rentals. We offer monthly art classes that include photography, creative direction, script writing, and painting.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road has never been smooth, but it has allowed me to strengthen my skills, be more flexible, and ultimately learn how to pivot. I struggled with imposter syndrome: am I who I say I am, and am I capable of executing these projects that I’ve taken on? This one is something I deal with constantly, but it helps when I write my goals down and later see them scratched off. I’ve also dealt with people close to me not understanding my journey and questioning whether entrepreneurship is a good idea or use of my time. This is when I nod my head and continue to focus on what I’m trying to get done with either collaborative partners or my team because the only way to know is to try. It’s worked so far.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I wear many hats, but I specialize in creating visual experiences. I do this mainly through photography and videography, though I also love to dive into set design. Creating worlds is my favorite pastime, and when I am able to work closely with artists, I focus on building their online presence and brand identity. My team and I host events for the community that include vendor markets, photography meet-ups/workshops, and listening parties. I’m currently focusing on getting more of my work out into gallery shows and stepping into the film industry.
What were you like growing up?
I was obsessed with creating things. My first love was music. As a small child, I spent hours listening to songs and choreographing dances that my parents were forced to watch. I actually began experimenting with videography by recording my routines once I became a tween. I was also an avid reader turned writer, and loved the idea of creating worlds. At dinner time, in the car, on walks I had endless questions and “what ifs” that I wanted answers to. I entered writing competitions in elementary school and joined the poetry club later in high school. I eventually started creating skits that I recorded with my mom’s video camera. The older I got, the bigger my ideas were, and I had a lot of trouble finishing projects in school. I spent too much time ideating and building the concepts that I was often left on the first page by the time the deadline came. By the end of middle school, I was diagnosed with ADHD, and this was something that I had to take some time to grapple with. It felt like it hindered me from completing tasks like everyone else, and I felt ostracized. I’m happy that I’m happy that I am now able to create a schedule that works for me around the projects that I want to complete.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.pfstudios.co
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/purplefishtm
Image Credits
Selbi Rejepova
