Meet Katherine, SoCal Branding Photographer and founder of Katherine Schwingel Photography
Katherine Schwingel, SoCal Photographer and graphic designer, specializing in branding, product and lifestyle photography. Katherine partners with business owners and/or their website designers to create a powerful marketing campaigns with professional curated photos. Check out her website for personal branding packages, canva brand asset designs, or schedule a virtual strategy session!
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www.katherineschwingel.com
INTERVIEW WITH KATHERINE:
What did you want to be when you grew up?
“I wanted to be an ice skater (forever a Michelle Kwan fangirl!)”
What 2020 has taught you about your business, or being an entrepreneur in general?
“Be nimble, and don't be afraid to pivot. Being only 11 months into my branding photography business, it was really tough to watch the momentum fizzle out in March. But I started listening to the other women business owners in my circle and found that homeschooling moms that were trying to run a business needed graphic design help and writing help to transition online faster, both of which I could do for hours in the comfort of my home office, and I enjoy doing! When your back is against the wall, own your strengths and pivot!!”
Anything you want to say to "Women in Business"? OR those that aspire to start a business?
“It will never be easy or the right time, and you will make mistakes. BUT building something for yourself, your family, your future, and creating something that aligns with who you are in every sense is worth FAR more than the short term feelings of failure, shame, or frustration that come with starting a business.”
Female Founded Brands Katherine Loves:
Oh I have so many!!
@femmecollectivestudio is the genius behind my website design. Kris is the salt of the earth, and she is building a formidable team of women!
@madisonnicoledesign makes my interior coastal dreams come true. I feel like I'm at the beach when I go through her feed!
@simplyrealhealth has been my sole cookbook and wellness resource through this whole pandemic. Sarah is sunshine in a bottle, and teaches me so much about taking care of my body in so many ways!
@treefairfax makes beautiful handmade leather goods and I'm saving up for one of her bags as a gift for myself for the next milestone I hit.
@paper__clay makes my favorite statement earrings - I have so many pairs already!!
@elanbyrd makes incredible textured art - also on my list to invest in down the road!
Charities Katherine Supports:
www.pandemicoflove.com is a timely resource for local people in need, all over the world, to ask for help to get through the struggles of COVID, and for anyone looking to directly help a family pay for a weekly gas trip, groceries, or a water bill once or on a recurring basis. I love this grassroots volunteer effort to get immediate help to people who need just a little bit to get by right now.
www.pablove.org works to improve the lives of kids battling cancer through the arts, and their Shutterbug program pairs kids with photographers to learn about creativity through the lens is close to my heart. They are in major cities right now, but I would love to see them grow in the coming years and help more kids channel their energy into something fun during a traditionally stressful and sad time for them and their families.