Meet Amber Brumfield | Photographer & Creative Director

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

Hi Amber, how do you think about risk?
I think that everyone should take a risk at some point in their lives. I see risk as an opportunity to bet on oneself. It’s like you’ve learned and absorbed so much in this life; why wouldn’t you want to put what you’ve learned to the test and bet on yourself? Personally, taking risks has truly impacted my life. When I decided to quit my 9 to 5 job and go full-time in my freelance career as a photographer, it was a pivotal moment. I felt like the stars just really aligned and every person that I needed to meet came to me with valuable information and then some.

What should our readers know about your business?
Please tell us more about your business. We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others:

Yellowhite is a big step I have taken to start my own photography business. It’s a passion of mine, and I’m really looking forward to creating a space to capture the joy in BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. What sets me apart from others is that I want to either be in the environments that bring joy to a community of people or create a safe space where BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ people can be celebrated. I have always found myself digging for deep-rooted material of black, lesbian, and gay joy. Finding my sources on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, and, if you were a little older, Tumblr. Honestly, I just want to create a larger archive of what belongs – your everyday human beings finding happiness in themselves and accepting who they are as a person.

What you are most proud of or excited about:

I’m proud that I am able to live life the way I want. To wake up and know that the art I create comes from my background of learning how to be open and patient with others. Learning how to do that has helped teach me how to navigate a perfect conversation with a client when I’m instructing them on how to pose or telling them to relax and just be their truest self. I’m excited about the growth of my business! I’m currently looking to expand my partnerships with brands that algins with my mission of uplifting the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities with more visual storytelling.

How did you get to where you are today business-wise. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges:

My plan all started with a dream. A dream of being a boss, having my own business, feeling fabulous, and wanting more out of life. I began working for an insurance company; it was my very first real ‘big girl’ job. I stayed there for six years while I was working on the blueprint for my business plan that I now have today. I did lots of research on Reddit, YouTube, and TikTok. I was like a sponge, soaking up all the information I could. I spent countless hours on the computer, building my website and making everything look professional through and through. I wanted to get out of corporate life, so establishing the basics like the LLC, insurance, and equipment wasn’t too hard because I was working. I didn’t quit my job until it all made sense. Moving to Atlanta and building a clientele was the hardest challenge because no one knew who I was. That’s why you have to make a name for yourself. So, I used Kickstarter for crowdfunding, and I am currently looking for partnerships to build a larger clientele for my brand.

What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way: One rule when doing business, when someone is ready to work with you – you need to be ready. The conversation with people who want to do business with you is short and straight to the point. Any conversation longer than establishing the basic run down of information like the who, what, when, and where is a waste of time. Save your breath and walk away. Know your worth and then add tax.

What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?

I want all the right love and support that I can get. I want to hear your stories and I want to build with you the visuals. Sometimes we forget the power of imagery. Having your photos taken can awake somthing inside of you or unlock a part of you that you havent seen in a long time. I want to help be apart of that and show the world what life was like during my lifetime. Hopefully inspiring someone else to want to do the same. My art is going to be my legacy.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I am such a foodie! The first place I would want to take anyone would be Rina Atlanta on the east side at the Atlanta Beltline. Get “The Hilton” or “Hof Alma” – amazing cocktails and a beautiful space. Secondly, Atlanta has an amazing community of spaces for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ people. When it comes to having a good time, you have to link up with @blaq.ATL events for “Queer Karaoke” – the atmosphere is so lively and fun. You’ll have a blast! @Friendzoned is a great event space here in Atlanta as well they help people build friendships by “friendship speed dating” and it outstanding and such a vibe. Definitely check that one out too!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’d like to shout out my father for introducing me to the world of photography, my mother for reminding me that everything I touch can turn into gold if I just put my mind to it, and my bonus parent for holding space for me when life presented its hardest challenges. Vee, my rock for holding me down. Thank you all, I love you.

Website: https://www.yellowhitephotography.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowhite.photography/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-brumfield-7b9b0110b/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089080311927

Image Credits
Amber Brumfield