I began to watch her videos everyday. It was almost like a ritual. I thoroughly enjoyed watching her kind smile, soft voice and organized format of her tutorials. I later subscribed to her photography website and received helpful information about photography. I was learning so much. It seemed like photography was a never ending avenue. As I was starting to create my website, I naturally incorporated her colors “teal and white” into my website. At the time, I thought her colors fit my brand too. Also, at the time I was figuring out my “photography style”. Photography style consists of how a photographer chooses to take a photo and edit a photo. I went from a dark and moody style to a very colorful style to light and airy. Now I feel like my style is warm, light and colorful. I love to include the sun in most of my sessions. I believe the sun is so beautiful. It represents the light of the world. The sun is vital for living things such as plants and some animals. I don’t know about you but when it rains for several days with no sunlight, I become a little down. I’m not motivated when there is no sunlight or if I can’t go outside.

Beautiful in the Hindu/Sanskrit language is called Sundara. I don’t practice Hinduism however I do love the Indian culture. I love their flavorful food, beautiful sparkling jewelry, shades of brown skin tones and rhythmic music. So I decided to change my business name to Sundara Spirit Photography. I also added a new mission statement.

Sundara Spirit Photography supports diversity and inclusion by capturing beautiful images of various types of individuals in Eastern North Carolina.

What are your thoughts on the name change? Write them in the comments below! Let’s chat!

Stay tuned for part 2 of this blog!