Raymond Holman Photojournalist

I Am the One: Raymond Holman, Photojournalist

Raymond Holman Photojournalist

What’s the name of your business?

Raymond Holman Jr. Photography

Tell me about your business.

I have been a professional photographer for over 25 years. My background is photojournalism/documentary/corporate/wedding photography. For the past eight years I have been working on a project focused on family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease. I am in the earily stages of a campaign to self publish a book on family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s.

What is the problem that your business solves?

I made a decision years ago to document the lives of the community I live in. And to pass my knowledge of photography to younger people who have a great interest in pursuing photography as a career.

What made you decide to be the one to solve this problem?

I have always had the belief I am suppose to use my skills as a photographer. The decision to use it as an inner feeling that I can capture photographic images that can touch the human heart.

When my father died from Alzheimer’s disease in 2001 it became every clear what I had to focus on.

What was your biggest fear when starting your business and how did you move past it?

I had no idea how I was going to make a living as a photographer. The way I moved beyond that fear was to understand that, photography is what I am suppose to do! There is no option.

What are your three keys to success when it comes to building your business (and why)?

Supreme focus

Network

True belief in yourself

As a business owner, what has been your biggest lesson learned?

Never ever give up!

Where can others find you?

Website:  www.1raymondwholmansr.wordpress.com

Twitter:  @raymondholmanphoto

Facebook:  Raymond Holman Jr

Instagram:  @Raymondlove2photo

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