Today we’d like to introduce you to Jaclynn Beaty.
Jaclynn, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I have always had a passion for photography, but it sparked in high school. I was one of the editors for my high school’s yearbook and once I picked up the camera, I was in love. Throughout the years I would use cameras from my friends or family but could never purchase one for myself, something kept holding me back.
In December 2019, my fiance gifted me a camera for Christmas, which was totally a surprise because we agreed to a $30 gift limit for Christmas.
Since that Christmas, he has supported me & my growing passion for photography. I started off with taking engagement photos for some friends at work and then I was booking months in advance with strangers I had never met! It has truly been an amazing journey after one full year of pursuing my passion & I can’t wait to see where the next few years will take me!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has been smooth for the most part, but I definitely still struggle with time management here and there. I am newly married & work as an RN full time in a local downtown ER so finding ways to be a nurse, a wife & a photographer had its challenges at times. I wouldn’t change it for anything though, I love being busy and it has been so great learning how to balance everything!
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I love capturing the authentic moments between couples & families, the laughs, the intimate moments, etc. I truly love all my clients but I really specialize more in couples sessions. Whether that be a proposal, an engagement session, a maternity session or just capturing two people in love! Don’t get me wrong, though, I also love family & newborn sessions!
I have so many sessions & moments to be proud of and I am proud of each and every one of them. I would say I am most proud of my progress. I didn’t think that photography was something I could actually succeed in. So, I would say I am most proud of starting this little business & how far I have come.
I am also booking some weddings this year that I will be capturing solo and I am quite proud of that as well! I spent all last year second-shooting for some amazing photographers and I learned so much. I am so excited about everything this year has in store.
I would say that my love for Jesus sets me apart from a lot of other photographers and I hope that shows during my sessions & with my work.
Pricing:
- $175/hour per session
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://Jaclynnsumstine.passgallery.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.beatyphoto/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jbeatyphoto
Image Credits
Headshot by @OliviaJPhotography
