Meet Gabriella Carscadden: Lifestyle Photographer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Gabriella Carscadden and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Gabriella, what do you attribute your success to?
I believe the most important factor behind the success of my brand, is my relationship with my clients. I believe it’s so important for my clients to know that they are not just another job for me. I want to get to know them and make sure I am able to provide them with a product that is catered to their needs. It’s not about me, it’s about them. I want them to not only remember the photos I took, but their experience with me.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
The thing that sets me apart from others is the relationship I build with my clients. Another thing that sets me apart is my personality, and how much fun I bring into my sessions. I like my sessions to be more than just a photoshoot. My sessions are usually us hanging out having a good time while I’m snapping moments here and there. I am most proud of all the growth my photography business has made in the last couple of years. Hard work really does pay off. I got to where I am today professionally by consistently looking for workshops and other forms of education to help me grow. It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been worth it. A huge lesson I have learned is to not compare myself to others. We all are different. We all have something special and unique to offer. We are all in different stages of our career. So the truth is, there is no reason to compare myself to someone who is not me. I learned to value myself and what I have to offer. I want the world to know that although the road to your dreams might not be easy, if you keep pushing forward the end result will be worth it. Never stop growing. You got this!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Miami is such an amazing city. There’s so much diversity and things to see. The first place I would take my best friend would be the beach. Any beach would be great, but my favorite beach has always been South Beach. I would also probably take my best friend shopping through Lincoln Road. There are so many places to eat and drink in that outdoor area. It truly is a one stop shop. Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My mom gets the biggest shoutout. I didn’t go to school for photography. In fact, I never even took any classes for it. I just knew that I loved it. I loved capturing raw moments in people’s lives. My mom saw that passion in me, and encouraged me on a daily basis to go for it. Anytime I was down and thought I wouldn’t be able to do it because I didn’t have what I thought I needed, she would remind me of my passion and raw talent. At the very beginning of my career, she would even come with me to photoshoots as moral support. She would also help with fixing the clients hair or whatever else was needed. She never took any payment for it, she just did it because she wanted to help and support me. I will never forget those early years in my career. I so appreciate everything she did for me. Thank you momma! I love you!

Website: https://www.gabriella-sophia.com/

Instagram: @gabriellasophiaphotos

Facebook: Gabriella Sophia Photography

Image Credits
The image of me was taken by Provoke Photography, and edited by me.