Today we’d like to introduce you to Emily Crump.
Hi Emily, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Hi, I am Emily! Let me take this opportunity to share with you a little about myself and my passion for photography. I am a Texas girl, born and raised in Midland, TX and graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. I love a well spoken word from the Bible, a large Sonic drink, Texas Aggie football, antique shopping, renovating and decorating my home, and spending time with my family. My passion for photography started after the birth of my second child, and I know it sounds so cliché, but I just loved capturing all those changing moments in my children’s lives. I knew that never again would they be that sleepy, snuggly newborn, that bright-eyed giggling six months old or that stumbling new walker with outstretched arms proudly coming toward me. I wanted it captured and was not going to settle for sub-par photos. I started practicing photography every chance I got, attending photography workshops, taking classes, reading photography books and really concentrating on honing my skills. I am also a member of NAPCP (National Association of Professional Child Photographers) and PPA (Professional Photographers of America) and spend time volunteering with NILMDTS (Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep – Infant Remembrance Photography). My photography style is clean and classic. I love a colorful outdoor sunset photo in an overgrown field. There is just something about the sun glittering through the trees at dusk. I also love a crisp classic newborn studio photo. A newborn baby in perfect lighting accentuating all those wonderful newborn features is perfection for me. I believe that photos should be timelessly beautiful and years from now when you show them to your grandchildren, you are still as in love with your photos as the moment we took them. Emily Crump Photography is working on its 11th year in business and growing every single year. I love to meet new clients and capture those memories for them.
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?
Owning my photography business has not always been a smooth road. In a saturated photography market, I had to find a way to stand out from the others. I found the way to do that was with excellent customer service. From my very first correspondence with clients, I let them know that they are number 1, and together we will accomplish exactly what they wish for their photography sessions. Emails are answered in a very timely manner, and photos are delivered as promised on time…. usually ahead of schedule. As a business owner, you always want to exceed your client’s expectations. I usually include a little unexpected thank you gift with all my orders and my clients love it. Have excellent customer service and I guarantee your clients will come back to you year after year.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
I specialize in lifestyle newborn and family photography. My style is clean and classic. I love a timeless black and white portrait that can hang in your home for years to come. I’m known for having a lot of energy during family sessions…making the sessions fun! Fun for the kids and even for the parents as well. We laugh a lot, and I pride myself on getting the “real” smiles and laughs from kids.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
People can help support me and other photographers by interacting with them on social media, “liking” their photos and commenting on blog posts. All of these things help drive traffic to their website and improve our google ranking. I am happy to answer any questions that new photographers have and to help them along the way. If we all support each other this photography community will be a wonderful place.
Contact Info:
- Email: emily@emilycrumpphotography.com
- Website: www.emilycrumpphotography.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilycrumpphotography
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilycrumpphotography
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