Sabrina Guerrero shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Sabrina, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
Oh, easy: imposter syndrome. That sneaky little voice that whispers, “You’re not good enough. You’re just lucky. One day they’ll all figure you out.”
I think a lot of creatives and entrepreneurs walk into rooms they’ve earned their place in and still feel like they’re faking it. We post the highlight reels, we talk strategy and success, but behind closed doors? We’re questioning if we actually know what we’re doing.
For me, imposter syndrome used to show up every time I booked a big client or hit a new milestone. I’d think, “Surely this was a fluke.” It wasn’t. It was just the result of years of showing up, refining, failing, learning and showing up again.
I’ve learned that confidence doesn’t always come before the leap. Sometimes it shows up midair, after you’ve already jumped. And honestly? The people who look like they have it all figured out… probably feel the exact same way. They’re just really good at walking with the doubt and doing it anyway.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Absolutely. I’m a photographer, creative director, and chronic over-dreamer who somehow turned “just messing around with a camera” into a brand that’s equal parts art, story, and soul.
I specialize in clean, classic portraiture but with a twist: every session I shoot, every brand I build, every image I deliver is rooted in emotion and intention. Whether it’s a senior session, a wedding, or a fully styled editorial shoot, I want the viewer to feel something. Nostalgia. Power. Magic. A sense of time standing still.
My brand lives at the intersection of beauty and purpose. It’s built on trust, creative freedom, and a whole lot of heart. I’m not just here to “take pictures.” I’m here to help people see themselves more clearly and sometimes, more kindly.
Right now, I’m leaning hard into creating cinematic experiences through photography styled shoots that look like stills from a movie you want to live in. I’m also working on expanding my mentorship offerings, helping other creatives find clarity and confidence in their voice, their style, and their business.
At the core of everything I do is this belief: that art is sacred, and when it’s done right, it changes people.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The part of me that needed to be liked by everyone.
She worked hard, bless her heart. She said yes when she was exhausted, stayed quiet to keep the peace, watered herself down to stay palatable. And for a while, that version of me kept things smooth, kept things safe. But she also kept me small.
There comes a point where pleasing people starts to cost you yourself. And I’m not willing to pay that anymore.
So, I’m releasing the version of me who was afraid to take up space, to be misunderstood, to disappoint. Because growth demands boldness. And the next chapter of my life—creatively, emotionally, spiritually requires all of me, not just the agreeable parts.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Absolutely. More than once.
There was a season. early on, when I was pouring everything I had into building my business, raising my kids, holding together a marriage, trying to be everything to everyone… and I was still barely keeping the lights on. I’d edit until 2 a.m., cry in the shower, and wonder if it was even worth it. If maybe I’d made a mistake chasing something that felt so uncertain.
The truth is, passion doesn’t always come with a paycheck right away. And talent doesn’t protect you from burnout. I almost walked away from all of it not because I didn’t love it, but because I didn’t know if I could keep up.
But every time I got close to quitting, something pulled me back in…a client message, a creative spark, a reminder of why I started. I learned to rest instead of quit. To ask for help. To rebuild my business and my life in a way that didn’t break me in the process.
Looking back, I’m so glad I didn’t give up. Because the version of me that rose from that season? She’s who I was always becoming.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
She’s real….but she’s curated. Not fake, just filtered through intention.
The public version of me is the part that shows up polished, purposeful, put together. She’s confident. Creative. Visionary. And she absolutely is me. But she’s not all of me.
The realest parts? The messy middle. The late-night spirals. The quiet self-doubt. The sacred moments I don’t share because they’re still unfolding.
I think people forget that you can be authentic without being fully exposed. Just because I don’t post the breakdown doesn’t mean I’m not breaking down. Just because something isn’t on camera doesn’t mean it’s not real.
So yes…what you see is real. But what you don’t see? That’s real, too. And both versions are allowed to coexist.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope they say I made people feel something…something real. That I didn’t just take pretty pictures or build a brand, but that I captured moments that mattered. That I saw people deeply, and helped them see themselves with more grace and more light.
I hope they say I was honest. That I loved fully. That I left beauty behind me, not just in my work, but in the way I showed up in laughter, in loyalty, in the way I lifted people when they forgot their own worth.
I hope the story they tell isn’t about perfection or success or hustle. I hope it’s about presence. About soul. About a woman who lived with both feet in…heart wide open, camera in hand, chasing meaning over applause.
And if they say, “She made her life her art”…that would be enough.
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