Don’t call Keyanna an interior photographer, because she is so much more than that. This multi-passionate self-proclaimed “serial-preneur” has a varied background, with all of her work culminating into one brand launching this winter. Watch this casual chat with Keyanna Bowen of Key Photography/East and Lane to hear more about her journey, her aspirations, and her insider tips (she’s got some good ones!) for fellow interior photographers. Keyanna will instantly feel like your new BFF who just happens to take gorgeous coastal-vibed interior photos. And you never know, we may just see Keyanna on HGTV one of these days!
(all images courtesy of Keyanna Bowen)
{If you prefer to read the interview, scroll down for a full transcript of the conversation.}
(02:13) Hear about why photography was an accidental career choice
“It was just a hobby that kinda turned into a career.”
(05:40) Why picking a niche is just not for her
“I'm just realizing that it's not always about just specializing in one thing.”
(07:29) Keyanna’s mixed feelings on presets
“As a new photographer that was one of the things that I kinda got sucked into.”
(11:33) How crashing a sales meeting can get you clients
“From there I got a ton of clients for real estate.”
(14:17) How designing and styling are two very different things
“Adding that extra layer and telling the story of the space is really a unique skillset.”
(15:28) Why she can’t just keep quiet on shoots
“I probably might be a little more opinionated or suggestive.”
(17:25) How an iPhone saves Keyanna time on a shoot
“Compose a few shots on my iPhone versus trying to set it up with my camera first.”
(19:38) The best way to quickly learn how to do a shoot
“I want to know as much as I can about something and as many different ways as is out there.”
(22:07) Why Keyanna moved away from using Lightroom
“Their precision and just how intricate their tools are, I feel like I'm able to get a lot more out of my photos.”
(24:16) The best $2 lighting hack ever
“They just create a really nice diffused light and they really help with color cast.”
(27:04) Why you shouldn’t seek out the big designers
“It allows me to get that work for my portfolio and learn without so much stress.”
Thanks for such a fun chat, Keyanna!
You can find Keyanna’s portfolio at www.keyphotography.net and can follow her on IG at @eastandlane.
Until next time,
xo