What is the most challenging aspect of your role?
Balance. Ensuring I only shoot what I have enough time to edit. These days you feel very accessible and answering emails at 10pm seems to be the norm, but finding balance to keep office hours inside normal hours and having time for me and the family is something I'm still working on.
What is your proudest work moment?
The day I realised I could leave my part-time job and become a fulltime photographer - knowing I had enough income forecast to bite the bullet and do it.
What training have you had to prepare for your role?
I did night courses for about three years down at the Historic Village. However, workshops with other photographers has really been an important part of my growth. What's the best piece of career advice you've received? Be your own number one cheerleader. If you believe, you can do it.
What's the most important thing your current role has taught you?
Through hard work and self-belief you can achieve anything.
Describe your work wardrobe.Black. All black. Being comfortable and able to move around is important.
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