Check Out Brooke Fugate’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Brooke Fugate.

Hi Brooke, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
This might sound a little corny but I have had a camera in my hand since I can remember. I have always loved capturing people’s emotions and I have always felt a connection with emotive photos. When I still lived in Ohio I would go and get my best friend and we would drive around to different places just to take pictures. Photography has always been an outlet for me. As a person who struggles with mental illness and a mother of two who struggles with self-identity, photography is my saving grace. This time last year I went to do a creative session with my friend Kristina and she told me I needed to take myself seriously as a businesswoman because I had talent and I think I just needed to hear that from her because since then I make sure to value myself as a photographer.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Smooth road, what’s that? On a serious note, it has been such a bumpy road. From trying to edit with a newborn and toddler, to imposter syndrome and my own self-doubt. It’s such a learning curve being a photographer because you learn something new and find new ways to balance and incorporate different things into your sessions to make them more memorable for your clients. So as it might not be a smooth road I do think it sets up a smoother road for the future.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
It’s a lot more than just clicking a button on your camera, that’s for sure. I am known for getting real reactions and emotions in pictures. I mostly focus on family and couples. I love the connection between others.

I am very proud of my ability to keep pushing as I mentioned, I deal with imposter syndrome… a lot and with that comes a lot of self-doubts and thinking I’m failing so for me to keep pushing and coming up with different ideas makes me proud of who I am becoming because last year and the year before that I don’t think that would be the case. I honestly think my vulnerability, honesty and ability to connect with others on different levels help me find a deep connection with a lot of my clients. I like to help those that book with me to be super comfortable and I always want to make sure they have a wonderful time because this is an investment. It’s not just about pictures; these are YOUR memories.

What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
So I’ll be honest I am an awkward human but I have been told that it goes along with my quirkiness and that helps break the ice and make it easy to talk to me but also me knowing I have someone’s potential first and lasts in my hands so I always want to make their session perfect.

Contact Info:

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Image Credits
Brooke Fugate Photography