Meet Kendra Frankle | Photographer

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

Hi Kendra, how has your perspective on work-life balance evolved over time?
From beginning my education at the Savannah College of Art and Design, I used to believe that the way to success was constantly working. I had the “You can rest when you’re dead” attitude, which to some extent I still have today. However, now my thoughts have transformed from “you can rest when you’re dead” to “work hard and don’t give up, but remember to breathe while you’re at it”. It’s a constant challenge, balancing work and self-care, but I’ve learned that taking time for yourself doesn’t always mean putting on a facemask and reading a book every night. It can be anything you enjoy, even if that means spending an hour going out to dinner with friends instead of trying to work while eating. I believe the way I balance my life will continue to change, many of us will never have a perfectly balanced life and that’s okay. Life is just messy that way.

Please tell us more about your art. We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others, what you are most proud of or excited about. How did you get to where you are today professionally. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges? What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way. What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?
I believe what sets my art apart from others is my use of color. I take pride in my ability to transform dull colors into something more vibrant without creating a scene that looks overdone or fake. I think I am able to create such vibrant colors while still holding true to the real world because I don’t edit my photos to be purposely oversaturated. Instead, I edit my photos to how I see the world, bright, vibrant, and happy. When people view my work, I want them to feel as if they are looking at the world through my eyes.

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?
If my friend was visiting the city, I wouldn’t even know where to begin! There are so many amazing places to eat, drink, and visit. Often, I feel like I am still discovering all the great spots Savannah has to offer. In the morning my friends and I would definitely have to spend some time at Foxy Loxy Cafe and maybe even return for their “fire and wine” nights on Saturdays. Most likely we would spend some time hanging out in Forsyth Park or at the beach on Tybee during the day, but only to return in time to go to Plant Riverside in the evening.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to dedicate my shoutout to my parents. I hear other people my age make comments like “my parents wanted me to be a doctor” or “I don’t think my parents were expecting me to go to art school”, but my parents didn’t require me to do anything except what I love. The expectation I was given was not a career, but instead to have determination. I was taught that if I was going to do something, it would be done right and I would not quit until I knew I had tried my hardest. My parents taught me to strive for what I want and if I failed, it wasn’t meant to be, but not for lack of trying. That is something that has stuck with me throughout my life.

Website: http://kendrafrankle.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendrafrankle