Kandis Page Photography

Hello everyone!!

                I’m so sorry for the long delay in my posting. I had some real life issues to handle. Now, I am back to let you all know about a wonderful photography company in the Detroit called Kandis Page Photography LLC. Once I saw the beautiful pictures and hometown pride, I knew I had to get an interview with this wonder photographer. After speaking with her about her company, I could tell right away that photography is not a hobby for her, yet it is a passion. To check out her amazing work and to get in contact with her check out her facebook page https://www.facebook.com/kandispagellc  Here is the interview with the owner Kandis:

 1.           When did you start doing photography?

                I have always loved to take photos; however, I began to do serious photography about three years ago.

2.     What kind of photos do you like to shoot?

When I began shooting I wanted to do high fashion photography, but eventually acquired a love for environmental and architectural photography. Soon after I thought it would be smart of me to be well rounded and look into all forms of photography.

3.   When did your company start?          

My company became official (LLC) as of late 2012.

4.   Which moment have you had on site that made you say “I love what I do"? 

I think for me whenever I can capture moments that people would otherwise miss out on, is what makes me say “I love what I do” or when someone has seen their pictures and are extremely happy.

5.   Do you think you living in Detroit influence your work or style of photography?

Living in Detroit certainly influenced my work. Detroit has always had so much to show and still does, but the fact that the world projects Detroit in such a negative light sometimes only inspires me to want to show the world what they truly miss out on, on a positive note with Detroiters and our beautiful city!

6.  What word would best describe your passion for your company and your talent?

Committed, would be the best word to describe my company and my talent.

7.  Who or what is your inspiration?        

Wow! This is a tough one!! I can honestly say I find inspiration from so much. More than anything my parents are my motivation. They showed me what it was to own a business at a young age because they owned one while still while still maintaining other jobs from time to time. With that being said I had the opportunity to see the flexibility, commitment, and hard work of a business and what it took to own one. Once I got a little older I receive the opportunity to work at various companies/businesses in which I received much experience, however I was building someone else’s dream, which is also inspiration in itself because not many will take the chance to step away from that and say I want to do something different. Aside from those things my family, my friends, my CITY, other artistic works (not just photography) and even my own work are my motivation also!

8.  Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In five years I want to be completely established. I want to be a master at my craft but still be a student to my craft is that makes sense. In addition to that, I want to have given at least about ten to twenty scholarships to high school seniors looking to pursue the field of photography after they graduate, teach people what I learned and what it took to become successful, have more photography equipment (of course lol), I want to have retired my parents, have a nice size studio, I want to have traveled the world to have pictures of everywhere. Most importantly I want to have been able to give back. Although I know my answer seems very “photography driven”, photography is my life and I love it! I just want to be able to open new doors for everyone, not just photographers, show people that owning your own business can be done, help build my city up in the best light possible, and be the go to person whenever people are looking for photography need.

9.   Out of all the photos you have taken, which one is your favorite to shoot?   

Man, that’s a hard one too but hands down, I would have to say the pictures I take around the city are some of my favorite!

10. Describe your photos with one word.             

Creative

11.  Do you think Detroit is a good back drop for photography?  

Of course! As I touched on in some of the others questions, Detroit has so much to see and show the world. I can’t lie, I think we as Detroiters even take for granted what it is that we have to offer sometimes. We have some of the best areas to take pictures and we are home to some of the greatest art!

12.  What made you start your company?            

What made me start my company was being tired of working for someone else, not to mention I wanted to do something I loved rather than just doing something to pay the bills. Photography was that thing for me!

13. Who would you say is your biggest supporters?         

My biggest supporters are family, friends, PEOPLE I DON’T KNOW, and my business partners! I’m a really self-motivated person, but the abundance love and support I get from all of these people is UNMATCHED and fuels my drive for what I do even more!

14.  How would you describe Detroit to a visitor of the city?        

I would describe Detroit to a visitor as “a diamond in the rough”. Though that makes perfect sense to a Detroiter it may be confusing to someone else even though it shouldn’t be. I would simply describe Detroit as a city that has its problems just like any other city however the positivity and talent that is here is overshadowed by so much negativity.

15.  Last question, what advice would give someone who wants to start their own photography company?         

The best advice that I can give to someone starting a photography business or any business for that matter is to stay consistent, know that sometimes that your family and friends will not be the first people to support you, believe in what it is you’re doing or no one else will, remove all emotions from business matters and DO NOT expect instantaneous results!