10/29/2026
📸❤️ THERE IS ROOM FOR EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER! ❤️📸
The other day, I came across a post that said something along the lines of, “In photography, there is room for every photographer.”
And let me tell you something… after being in business for over 13 years, I KNOW THIS TO BE ABSOLUTELY TRUE! 🙌 Not only is there room for every photographer but we need each other too 💗
There is absolutely NO reason why we can't be friends with fellow photographers, even those right here in our own town! There is no reason to fear competition or feel threatened by someone else's talent or success.
Competition should INSPIRE you, not INTIMIDATE you.
It should fuel your desire to give your clients your ABSOLUTE BEST! Push yourself to learn more, experiment more, get creative, try new things, and never stop growing in your craft 📸
And here's something else I've learned over the years…
You don't have to know everything, and you certainly don't have to do everything alone!
There is so much wisdom, knowledge, and experience to be gained from other photographers. Sometimes the greatest thing you can do for your business is put your pride aside, ask questions, share ideas, and learn from someone else.
Throughout my journey with Monalisa Portraits, I have been incredibly blessed to have other photographers who are not only talented at what they do but have also become wonderful friends of mine. These are people I can call on when I need an extra set of hands, or help getting the job done.
And when I call, THEY SHOW UP! ❤️
I want to give a special shoutout to some amazing people who have been such a blessing to me and to Monalisa Portraits:
📸 Katelynn Siebert
📸 Autom Deyoe
📸 Cindy Greene
📸 Jessica Cross
📸 Zayeli Monson
📸 Zach Hidalgo
Each of you has contributed to Monalisa Portraits in your own special way, and I want you to know how much I appreciate you! Your time, your talents, your willingness to help, and most importantly, your friendship ❤️
Someone else's success does NOT take away from your own!
There are more than enough memories to capture, and enough opportunities for all of us to succeed! So, whether you are a beginner or expert I welcome you all into our photography family!
I will always believe that we can cheer each other on, learn from one another, and still build successful businesses of our own.
BE INSPIRED. BE CREATIVE. BE HUMBLE. BE KIND. AND NEVER STOP LEARNING!
I love being surrounded by photographers who inspire me to become better. There is room for ALL to shine! ✨
With love and gratitude,
Monalisa Portraits ❤️📸
