Today we’d like to introduce you to Victoria Armstrong.
Hi Victoria, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I went to college convinced I was going to be a special education teacher , and I did become one, but somewhere between classes and campus life, I accidentally fell in love with photography.
It started with me taking photos of my friends… and let me be honest, they were painfully bad. Like, “please delete this immediately” bad.
Then 2011 happened. I went to Costa Rica, and my (then boyfriend, now husband) bought himself a camera so he could take better pictures on the trip. I immediately stole it and never gave it back. I was hooked. Couldn’t put it down. Didn’t even try.
After graduation, I was teaching high school SPED during the day and snapping photos of my students just living their lives and having fun. Somewhere in the middle of all that, I had posted on Craigslist: “Hey world, I’m a photographer.”
Someone actually hired me for $100 and I faked it until I made it. Here I am 16 years later!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Every job has its highs and its “what am I even doing?” moments. Some days you feel like you’re not good enough, and other days you’re a little too confident. For me, my biggest struggles come down to two things:
1. Wanting everyone to like me
2. Losing my creativity
This career can feel really lonely. When you see other people doing what you love and sharing that same creative space, you naturally want connection. You want to be accepted, supported… liked. But the reality? Not everyone is your people. There can be jealousy, comparison, weird energy. And I had to learn the hard way that I don’t need to be friends with everyone, especially not every photographer.
What actually helped me was getting quiet. Tuning out the noise. Focusing on my business instead of chasing friendships in the same industry. I already have amazing friends in all areas of my life so I don’t need validation from every room I walk into.
And then there’s creativity… or sometimes, the lack of it.
After 16 years of photographing the same types of sessions, you can hit a wall. I’ll show up, do the session, give them a great experience, and then drive home and realize I barely remember it. Like I was on autopilot. And honestly, I think that’s what it is so routine.
Creatives aren’t meant to live on repeat. When you do the same thing over and over, even something you love can start to feel flat. And that’s the part no one really talks about.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
My name is Victoria, and I’m the face behind Victorious Photography. I photograph beautiful families, glowing mamas, fine art, and boudoir, basically all the moments that deserve to be seen, felt, and remembered.
I’ve been voted Best Photographer in Charleston twice, and I’m honestly just really fun behind the camera. I make you feel comfortable the second you step into my space, and my sessions flow easy. No awkward vibes. I’ve worked hard to get where I am, and I’m working even harder to keep growing and getting better every day.
My style is vibrant with a moody edge. I style pretty much all of my clients, offer a beautiful client wardrobe, and focus on making you feel as good as you look.
What were you like growing up?
I was always extremely outgoing. If you took out a camera for a photo, I was posing. I loved (and still love) to dance. I’m loud, obnoxious, funny but extremely kind. I always had a love for making people feel good before myself. I honestly think I was born to entertain. Although I’m not on a stage, Photography is my stage.
Pricing:
- Full experience – $600
- Fine art experience – $950
- Boudoir experience : $1000+
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Victoriousphoto.com
- Instagram: https://Instagram.Com/victoriousphotography
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriousphotography?_r=1&_t=ZP-95mCjJonU0k
