The Zoom In Podcast Episode 3: LaTara Sturgis on Creating Lasting Moments + Best and Worst Facebook Advice
Hello Beautiful People! Welcome to another episode of the Zoom In Podcast. Today’s guest is LaTara Sturgis of Elle Danielle Photography. Full transparency, I totally thought Elle Danielle was also LaTarah’s name because of her IG handle. Also being Elle Danielle. I know I’m not the only one guilty of assuming what someone’s name is based on their IG handle! 😂 We covered the inspiration behind her photography name in the episode!
Time Stamps
5:35 LaTara’s decision to begin transitioning into family photography
9:20 Describing the Elle Danielle Bride/Family
10:38 Sharing some initial reservations around pursuing photography
14:11 LaTara discusses her why and why her goal isn’t to go viral
21:31 The Importance of having a contract, even at the beginning of your photography career
25:35 Bad Facebook Advice + Why it’s best not to get legal advice from FB Groups
34:20 How LaTara plans to use Instagram to show up authentically
41:42 We discuss LaTara’s tips for capturing the right moments when traveling for photography
50:18 What LaTara is looking forward to in the new year
How to Keep In Contact with LaTara Sturgis
LaTara Sturgis on IG @elledanielle: https://www.instagram.com/elledanielle/
To learn more about LaTara Sturgis’ Services https://elledanielle.com/
LaTara Sturgis’ Bio
LaTara Sturgis, better known in the creative world as Elle Danielle, is a wedding and portrait photographer living in Nashville, TN. After successfully pursuing her childhood dream of becoming an attorney, she picked up a camera to document memories of her son. Before she knew it, she had fallen in love with photography and the idea of capturing the best moments of people's lives, rather than some of the lowest moments she saw while practicing law. Now, more than a decade later, she has photographed hundreds of weddings around the country and Internationally and has a solid base of portrait clients that she serves year after year. She has mentored her peers, taught at conferences, and been featured in magazines... but it's her love for serving people and capturing special moments in their lives that keeps her motivated.