Rising Stars: Meet Anthony Zamora

Today we’d like to introduce you to Anthony Zamora.

Hi Anthony, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Since I was really young I’ve always had the desire to have my own little business. I wanted to have a place where I could grow and learn from others. A place where I could feel like I had a purpose and to be part of something bigger than me. A place where I could make a living doing the things I love that would bring joy and happiness to my life. For a long time, I couldn’t figure out what that calling was. I’ve tried many things, always looking for that opportunity here and there but even though I found things that were really good however, they didn’t feel right for me. After a few months, the magic was gone and it wasn’t the right fit for me, till one day after work I saw someone selling a really nice Nikon camera on the Facebook market, so I thought about it and said to my self “why not let’s give it a try” so, I bought it. I started photography as hobby just for fun nothing serious. I remember taking photos of random landscapes hoping one day I would get featured on National Geographic but of course that never happened. I would often ask friends to come out and model for me when we had free time. For the first time ever, I felt like I was doing the right thing and I said to myself this “can’t be, why does this feel so right” it was one of those AHA! moments in my life.

Now five years later, it still feels right and even better now as a full-time job. The dream finally came true of course, it wasn’t easy nothing is. After online classes and hundreds of tutorials, I can honestly say it was all worth it! I love what I do! Photography is amazing! I love capturing special moments of special people which will last many lifetimes. A wedding, a quinceañera, or a simple family photoshoot it doesn’t matter. I love doing photography it always feels right to be there.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I don’t believe anything good comes easy, the only real struggle I’ve had in my journey has been overcoming my own doubts and insecurities. I know everything is up to me so I try to do my best each time I face a challenge in my life.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a local photographer based in the Kansas City area. I love the reactions I get from my clients when they see the finished product. I feel really proud of myself, but not in a selfish way. I see it in a way that helps me stay humble. I have come far but there is always room for improvement.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
Just follow your dreams, always strive to improve, be yourself and don’t compare yourself or your work with anyone else’s. Everyone is unique in so many ways. Be the kindness the world desperately needs right now.

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://anthonysphoto913.wixsite.com/website
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonys_workshop/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthonysphoto913
• Other: https://linktr.ee/anthonysphotography

Image Credits
Sunset photos in the fields Instagram @mairenn.mancina the rest are taken by me at my most recent jobs this summer