Claire Hart: Photography & Southern Hospitality

Claire Hart is a a high-energy, fun-spirited photographer who can make anyone look good. In this episode, we're talking about why she loves her job, how she uses her Southern hospitality to put people at ease, building relationships with clients, what she's been doing during the pandemic, and more! 00:38 How Claire went from a degree in nuclear medicine to a career in photography 05:31 Shifting from "just a photographer" or "just a freelancer" to the mindset of a business owner 08:21 Staying relevant when cell phones make everyone feel like they're a pro photographer  11:12 Enjoying the moment instead of staring through a screen all the time 13:26 Using Southern charm to make people feel at ease 16:23 Engaging a crowd 21:12 Claire's favorite types of photography 27:08 Using vacations to expand a client base, but also remembering to put the camera away so she can look through her own eyes 30:43 Adapting to shoots during COVID, and using down time during the pandemic to work on personal projects  36:01 Claire's advice for other self-employed creatives -- Connect with me through your favorite platform: https://pods.link/aardvarkgirl -- Connect with Claire https://www.clairehartphotography.com/ @clairehartphotography