Today we’d like to introduce you to Mark Uehlein.
Mark, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I got married on May 22’ 2011, to celebrate we went up to San Francisco for a mini honeymoon. We went to the top of the De young museum and I had a wonderful view of the city so I decided to take a picture of the city with my digital point and shoot camera and it was horrible. That moment I knew I never wanted to settle for a bad photo ever again. I said I am going to get a new camera. Now I wanted to learn how to use it which lead to me obsessing over it and which lead me to taking a no credit community education beginning photography class with Larry Jones who turned out to be the chair of SMC photography department.
Rachael and I were about to start a family and she encouraged me to pursue something I loved. I enrolled in the photography program at Santa Monica College and that’s where I learned the technical skills to accompany my passion for photography.
It has been an interesting and at times challenging journey but it was a great decision and I’m so grateful for where I am now.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It’s been a challenge raising a family (we have two boys now), taking evening classes, establishing a business, and of course shooting, but my wife has been incredibly supportive and without her none of this would have been possible.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Mark Uehlein Photography – what should we know?
I’m a photographer that specializes in weddings, engagements, newborn and family photography. Getting married and becoming a stay at home father was what really inspired me. I got to photograph all his baby milestones, crawling, funny faces with his lips, eating, learning how to walk. That’s when I realized how precious these moments are and why it’s so important to capture them.
I’m most proud of the positive feedback I receive from clients. I believe in marketing, especially on social media, but nothing beats word of mouth and referrals.
I feel my hard work, preparation and attention to detail. I spend lots of time talking to clients to learn what they want and help them develop those ideas, along with suggestions for how we can go above and beyond.
I always deliver what they want and much more, and typically it’s those unexpected shots that really exceed their expectations.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Always pushing myself to try new ideas, willing to experiment and take a chance.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.markuehlein.com/
- Email: info@markuehlein.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markuehlein/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Markuehleinphotography/
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