Today we’d like to introduce you to Lisa Slimak.
Lisa, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I started my photography journey when I realized my son was almost a senior in high school and that after almost 14 years of watching him play soccer, once he graduated, we would no longer experience these moments. So I started taking my love for photography more seriously. I took some classes, invested in some gear & began shooting all my son’s games, not just him but all of his teammates. I hope my son, his teammates and their parents can look back at those photos for many years and remember the joy the game brought them, the lessons they learned & the bonds they made.
A few years after I started doing photography, I lost my brother and at that moment, I realized one of the first things people do in good times and in bad times is go through photos, at times that is all you have left of a person or a memory. It became a passion of mine to capture images of individuals and families that I can deliver to them and they will always have. It truly is the gift that keeps giving!
Has it been a smooth road?
It has not been a smooth road but not many journeys in life are, if you’re not facing challenges, you’re not learning or growing! There are many, many hours that go into learning and practicing. There is always a new obstacle to overcome and you usually always learn something new with each shoot. There are a lot of talented photographers in the DFW area which also makes getting clients a struggle sometimes. I’ve also learned that photography is a very expensive hobby to get into!
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Le-Marie Photography story. Tell us more about your work.
I am an on-location photographer who currently specializes in family and individual shoots. At some point, I would like to focus on primarily maternity shoots and have a closet full of dress and accessories to offer my clients for these types of shoots. I am most proud of the memories I have been able to capture for my friends and family and also the new relationships I have built with clients.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
In 5-10 years, I see the photography industry continuing to grow. There are so many different versions of what people consider art that any changes or trends are unpredictable. That’s the beauty of photography.
Contact Info:
- Phone: (440) 315-8818
- Email: lisa@le-mariephotography.com
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