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Take a walk down the path of these entrepreneurs, business owners and progressive women.
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CHANTE RAMSEY OF VYSYN PHOTOGRAPHY
OWNER/PHOTOGRAPHER[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ accent_color=”#e3672b” css=”.vc_custom_1460496937176{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Website:
Social Media: [dt_social_icons animation=”none” alignment=”default”][dt_social_icon target_blank=”true” icon=”twitter” link=”http://twitter.com/Vysynphotos” /][dt_social_icon target_blank=”true” icon=”instagram” link=”http://instagram.com/Vysynphotos” /][/dt_social_icons][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3034″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brooklyn-native and photographer, Chante Ramsey is the visionary behind , the innovative, top notch photography company in Brooklyn, NY that captures special events for entrepreneurs, businesses and families. VySyn Photography Inc was founded in 2011 and includes Chante’s artistic portfolio which shows an eclectic assemblage of vibrant portraiture, architectural, and urban/natural landscapes.
For a lifetime, Chante has worked to cultivate her creative expression through prose and, in recent years, through the visual expression of photography. During that journey, she has discovered her passion for photography and has rightfully embraced it. Her work has been featured at local venues including the Barbara Campbell boutique, Casa Frela Gallery, TeaFey Infusions, to name a few.
In Spring 2015, Chante launched her women’s photography initiative, the , in tribute to the women in her life and in the memory of her mother. The SHE Project features women in her visual and podcast series who have found their purpose and are a living testament to the results of hard work and determination.
This Womeneur™ took the time to share her career journey, aspirations and lessons learned.
What inspired your journey into business?
My passion for my art and seeking to fulfill my purpose started me on this path to entrepreneurship.
What steps did you take to start your business?
I focused on honing my creative voice and engaging folks of all walks of life through my art then sought out an experts to help me get my business established.
What are your biggest fears?
My biggest fear is to not grow creatively and not be able to sustain my lifestyle solely with my art.
What do you do to stay motivated when you feel like giving up?
I take a photo walk to get back to basics – to get back to why I fell in love with photography in the first place. Photography is about visually depicting life’s beauty with a single shot!
What are your weakness in business and how have you worked past them?
My weakness is cultivating and expanding my client base. To overcome I’ve done plenty of networking, provided discounted shoots for worthy causes and is consistently active on social media.
What’s been most rewarding?
The connections that I’ve made with clients who were initially camera shy and the suddenly blossomed by the end of a photo session.
Who were you before you started your business?
I was simply an accountant for nonprofit organizations and fearful of taking risks.
If you had to do it again, what (if anything) would you do differently?
I wouldn’t change a thing. A part of growth in this life is to make decisions, stand by them, learn from them and apply those lessons for the chapters on your path to realizing that you are not here to merely exist but to change the world in a big or small way.
What’s one good software or application you cannot live without?
iTunes! My source inspiration to create is through my music whether I’m blasting sounds during my shoots or while editing.
What’s your secret to cultivating a relationship between you and your customers?
Being truthful and sharing my life story is a powerful way to engage clients and develop a sense of trust.
Where do you see your business in 5 years?
I see myself traveling to work and collaborating with other artists via art shows and/or projects.
What are 3 tips you can share with budding and current entrepreneurs/business owners?
- Be honest with yourself
- Don’t be afraid to fail
- Don’t stop loving why you do what you do
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