Meet Bobby Cornelius of Cornelius Photography in Fort Worth

Today we’d like to introduce you to Bobby Cornelius.

Bobby, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I begin my study of photography in my late twenties. I was in a dead-end job and knew there had to be more to life. I had also had a life changing experience and needed to live life to the fullest by fulfilling my dreams. I studied at TCC county college and then finished my degree with an online course with the New York Institute of Photography. I sacrificed a lot to get where I am today. I gave up the material things in life, let my house go back and ruined my credit. It was all worth it. I would rather be making $10 an hour doing photography then $30 and hour doing something I am unhappy with.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Like I said it has not been easy. I gave up a lot of nice things. But things do not bring happiness. I had to overcome insecurities and just go for it.

Please tell us about Cornelius Photography.
I hate having my photo taken! That is why I work so had during a photo session to make everyone happy and have fun. I think of it as making memories then capturing them. I usually become part of the family. I calm Moms down, make dads relax and the kids laugh. I specialize in Family, Children, High School Senior, Commercial Property, Product Photography, Real Estate Photos. We are now offering Aerial photography with Drones. I am most proud of the divers, clientele. Photography has opened my eyes to all cultures. It has made me realize we are all the same and just want to be happy and healthy. I also realize that not everyone will like my style of photography or even like me. So we have started Stockyards Photography. A group of photographers working out of the same space. We all have our own business names and styles. Customers can go to our website and view different photographers and styles to choose from. We are always looking for more photographers to join us.

If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
If I had to start over the only thing different I would change is to start at a younger age. Be confident enough to go out on my own and do what I wanted. Not what society wanted me to do. There is a stigma in the world or at least my generation. We were taught to go to school, get a 9 to 5 job, get married, have children, a house. For some that works for me I would have died of boredom. Now I get to enjoy the customers I call family without the drama of being in a large family. I just got married Sept 21, 2017 to another Man, we have 4 fur babies and are ready to travel the world.

Pricing:

• Real Estate Property Photos $100
• Aerial Drone for Real Estate $100
• Family Photos up to 5 $175
• High School Senior Photos $295
• Product Photography $125
• Event Photography $125 Hourly Rate
• Weddings Start at $500 for 2 Hours

Contact Info:

• Address: 2511 RRodeo Plaza, Main
• Website: www.StockyardsPhotography.com / https://bobbycorneliusphotography.smugmug.com/
• Phone: 214 596 8081
• Email: corneliusphotos@yahoo.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bobbycorneliusphotography/ https://www.facebook.com/realtorphotos/
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/bobby-cornelius-photography-fort-worth

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