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

Hi Leonard, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I was working as a freelance and I came to a conclusion that I needed to have my own business

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I grow up in a little town, in a war torn country. At that time it was very hard to photograph and besides that the cameras were not that sophisticated as now. So I had to improvise and also find the right moment to take very few pictures. After the war I carried this passion to another level and I enrolled in a university were I learnt and developed more my skills in photo shooting also thanks to my mentor. It was a long and difficult path but with passion and right advises I am here today .

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?
One day in Ybor city, visiting the city, lunch at “Due amici” restaurant and Second day “Clearwater beach” which I consider one of the best beaches in Florida, spent the whole day there, lunch at any of the restaurants along the beach with fantastic view, and then at sunset have a cocktail at one of the bars on the beach.
Third day” Devil’s den ” its a long drive from where I live but very worthy
Fourth to Ford Desoto
Fifth Saint Pitersbourgh
Sixth Tampa
Seventh weeki wachee

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The best credit and recognition for my story goes to my mentor Fahredin Spahija

Website: www.leonardselmani.com

Instagram: leonardselmani

Image Credits
Leonard Selmani Photography

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