Santa Barbara Female Entrepreneurs: Featured Entrepreneur: Whitney Elizabeth, Photographer

How did you become an entrepreneur?

Ever since high school I knew that I wanted to own my own business and work for myself...it just took a few years to figure out what kind of business I wanted to start.

What is the nature of your business? What kind of product/service to you provide?

I am a wedding and portrait photographer. Other than providing lovable, classic and fresh images to all my clients, I also sell fine art canvases, coffee table style albums and custom holiday cards.

Why do you love what you do?

I love my job because of my clients. I love establishing relationships with brides and grooms and families and I appreciate that they let me be apart of such a special times in their lives.

How long have you been in business for yourself?

I have been working for myself for 3 years.

How do you attract clients?

The best way for my business to attract clients is to provide stellar customer service to all existing clients and then let word of mouth take its effect. Since moving across the country I have recently began advertising in national wedding websites and magazines to get my name out there on the west coast.

Share any information that helps to further describe your business.

I have been featured in several different online blogs and websites including PPA (Professional Photographers of America) with an article on Greener Photography; a candid interview with popular wedding blog Sage Wedding Pros and have also had my work displayed on the Pretty Chicky wedding blog of inspiration.