Today we’d like to introduce you to Miranda Gadbury.
Hi Miranda, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I was 6 months pregnant and couldn’t stand the idea of working for someone else any longer. Missing out on time with my family and feeling undervalued as an employee was no longer an option for me. I felt called to take drastic action and quit on the spot.
My husband and family were terrified. Walking out on my secure job meant I had no maternity leave or PTO and the likely hood of being hired 6 months into a pregnancy by someone else was slim to none. I knew what I was risking and I knew it was worth it.
I started off working for free to learn how to use my Craigslist camera then I upgraded to $25 per hour session. I realized I could never pay my bills working at this capacity so, I hired a business coach. From there I began to understand how to build a brand not just a business.
Now, I’m not only a photographer, I focus on helping female entrepreneurs build a brand around their talents.
I serve Models, Creative Entrepreneurs, Photographers, and aspiring influencers.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Absolutely not a smooth road. Jumping into my dream business made a lot of people uncomfortable. My husband and family included. I was told I was being selfish and irresponsible the entire way, up until this past year.
I’m the full-time caregiver to my 2 toddler girls and the homemaker. “Balance” seems nonexistent. I work in between nap times and stay up late nights to work on editing, podcast episodes, and game plans for my clients.
It’s not easy but it works. I love my job and my family is always my top priority so I’m willing to do whatever it takes!
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I specialize in high fashion and beauty photography where technical skill meets the arts. My photography clients are primarily models or entrepreneurs needing intentional content to start crafting or to maintain their brands online.
I’m most proud of my Gadbury Co. Model Teams. My model team members are my passion projects. I run applications every year and select my teams based on how I believe I can help each member. Throughout the year I produce styled photoshoots including a full team of onset experts such as hair and makeup, styling, and even a pose coach. I work with girls and women ranging from 8 to 40. We have so much fun on the photoshoot days but we also do a lot of behind-the-scenes coaching on how to craft a business behind their specific interest and talent.
Seeing the growth of my teams makes my heart glow and I absolutely love every minute of it!
Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?
Even if everyone thinks you’re crazy, believe in yourself. Then, give your dream everything you got!
Pricing:
- Private editorial photoshoot experience $1500 hair, makeup, styling included.
- Model Team investment $3500 per year hair, makeup, styling included.
- Business Branding photoshoot $1500 hair, makeup, styling included.
- Pose coach add on $75 per hour or $750 per day
- Entrepreneur mentorship $350 per month
Contact Info:
- Email: Hello@thegadburyco.com
- Website: www.thegadburyco.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegadburyco
- Facebook: www.Facebook.com/thegadburyco
