10| kreating your own opportunities
new work for Foto Friday + insights on opportunities
song to set the tone: A Bar Song (Tipsy) by Shaboozey
Fortune cookie of the week: "If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door." – Milton Berle
This past weekend, prior to Hurricane Milton’s disruption, I stopped by the Palm Coast and volunteered my photo booth services at the African American Cultural Society’s Cowboy & Gals Ole Skool Dance, a non-profit whose mission aligns with my work. On their website, it lists they work to promote “cultural enrichment, friendship, and fellowship.” I am still working out the kinks of my workflow as it relates to running the photo booth officially and volunteering at events has served me well in this process. Volunteering, studying, and practicing are in rotation for me at the moment as I finish school and refine Kreation Space
After a cold call pitch, Miss Loyce was kind and receptive enough to allow me to set up the booth and add another fun element to her party. And let me tell you, the guests did not disappoint…
From all the different, eye-catching looks to their excitement around getting their photo taken, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and it was refreshing to photograph a different crowd in a new place. Here’s some notes I wrote to remind myself about opportunities and making things happen:
Open your mind to see all the possibilities around you. Don’t be afraid to mess up.
Shoot your shot. Don’t take no response or rejection personally, it can be your protection, not aligned, or more for you to learn.
Get out of your bubble/inner circle & try something different. Do this intentionally.
Be kind, not nice. Make sure there’s a rapport first, in most cases.
Be clear. Understand where you’re flexible and your hard no’s.
Pay attention and listen up. That’ll show you what works and what you should probably tweak.
Patience & perseverance!
Anything you’d personally add to this list? Comment below or email me back if so. I appreciate all of those who open & read these btw! Here’s more images from the event.
Until next time,
K