73. Making the Pivot to Elopement Photography with Oregon Elopement Photographer Erica Swantek

Making a career shift in the middle of your life is definitely a terrifying endeavor. However, my guest today has been able to navigate this challenge with a ton of success. I’m so excited to chat with Erica Swantek, an elopement photographer based in the Pacific Northwest, serving Oregon and Washington.

 

Erica started her career in forestry but realized the lack of creativity wasn’t for her. After picking up a camera and photographing landscapes, she found her passion for photography. Erica shares this journey of transitioning from forestry to photography at 38 years old, and the challenges that came along the way.

 

She opens up about the fear of not finding success when taking a new path and the mindset shifts she needed to make in order to get to where she is now. For those passionate about pursuing a career in photography, Erica shares this advice: even if you are scared, just do it. If you follow your heart and what brings you joy, you will figure it out.

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In this episode, we chat about:

• Erica’s journey from forestry to elopement photography and changing careers at 38 years old
• Why she pivoted from traditional weddings to elopements
• The challenges Erica faced when switching to strictly elopements
• How her life has changed just from 1 year ago
• Advice for those who want to make the pivot to elopement photography, but have fears

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Connect with Erica:

Website: ericaswantekphotography.com

Instagram: @‌ericaswantekphotography

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