From Scuba Diver to Portrait Photographer: Heather Crowder's Business Success

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What if you could turn a passion into a thriving business? Join us as we chat with Heather Crowder, founder of Heather Crowder Modern Portraits, about her extraordinary journey from the depths of the ocean as a professional scuba diver to capturing life's precious moments through her lens. Crowder reveals how her early experiences teaching scuba diving and managing a high-end scuba retail business uniquely equipped her with the skills needed for a successful career in portrait photography. Learn how her challenges and technical expertise underwater allow her to excel in her current field while maintaining a blend of creativity and business savvy.
Crowder's story is a testament to the power of adaptability and leveraging one's past experiences. Discover how early exposure to DSLR photography and a fascination with natural light portraiture in the mid-2000s helped shape her artistic vision. Crowder emphasizes the parallels between the high-end service delivery in luxury scuba excursions and premium portrait sessions, sharing critical lessons from mentors on pricing strategies and self-value. Hear how she overcame the challenges of establishing credibility in a new market and used her existing netwo

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1. From Scuba Diver to Portrait Photographer: Heather Crowder's Business Success (00:00:00)

2. Photography Entrepreneur's Journey From Scuba (00:00:02)

3. Evolution of Portraiture Photography Business (00:07:29)

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5. (Cont.) Evolution of Portraiture Photography Business (00:18:57)

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