Life & Work with Margaret Norcross of South of KC

Today we’d like to introduce you to Margaret Norcross.

Hi Margaret, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I followed the social media page called Humans of New York. I’m a part time photographer who was working full time at a company downtown. So I thought this would be a great way to keep my hand in the camera. I would walk for an hour at lunch and walk up to strangers and ask if I could take their picture and if they had anything to share. It was their time. They could talk about whatever they wanted. From there it just expanded until Covid. I took a job down south and couldn’t really talk to people and stick my phone in their face. I started them to share sights sounds and events of KC on my page. Love being able to share my love of KC.

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?
Oh it an easy one. People would think I’m asking to take a survey and walk off. I had a lot of rejection of people not wanting to share their thoughts.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Fun fact but the People of Cowtown page is a side thing. I work at an insurance company in accounts receivable. Photography is one of my passions.

Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
When searching for a mentor reach out to a local person who does what you want to do. See if they can take you under their wings and help to encourage and grow your own skills. What has worked for me is surrounding myself with people who love what I love.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://margaretnorcrossphotography.com
• Instagram: people_of_cowtown
• Facebook: https://Facebook.com/peopleofcowtown
• Twitter: People of Cowtown