Today we’d like to introduce you to Corina Tamayo.
Hi Corina, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I’ve always felt the need for a creative outlet. Whether it be doing my nails, experimenting with different hairstyles, or crafting. In high school, I joined an independent photography class which really filled my need for creativity. Something about the entire process of pulling together a photoshoot really made me happy! The creative process for a photographer includes so much more than choosing a location and grabbing a couple. I have become so passionate about creating an experience for my clients from start to finish. I want my couples to be comfortable with me because I feel it makes for not only good photographs but good memories. From there, I started shooting friends and family which is how my little hobby took off into a small business. I still work full time, but I would love to make photography my full-time job at some point.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Since photography is not my full-time job at the moment, the biggest struggle by far has been time. I want to learn as much as I can, be available for my clients, location scout, edit, and have fun! Right now, with a full-time job there are only so many projects I can take on.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I think I am still finding my voice as a creative but I truly aspire to be someone who fosters actual friendships from the work I do. I want my clients to be excited and comfortable to work with me. I am always down for an adventure and trying new things, my couples often have different ideas and I love getting to be a part of their plans.
I am most proud of the work I have done in the past few months with my couples. They are honestly the best to work with! I hope to be known for cultivating an experience with couples that are unforgettable.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
Oof, I was sporty, wild, nerdy… kind of all of it. I played softball most of my life, I was in speech and debate (I talk way too much) and I was a big personality. I like to goof around and be outside a lot! I always found myself DIY-ing everything. I like to think I am still all of those things but the reality is photography is my life now and I love it. It incorporates everything I am as a person and allows me to do all the things I love!
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.corinaelpidia.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQZ2ZI4gwIN/?utm_medium=copy_link
Image Credits:
Corina Elpidia Photography
