We recently had the chance to connect with Alex Mayes and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Alex , thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What battle are you avoiding?
Recently I took a sudden nearly 3 month long Mental Health hiatus from a lot of things. Over the course of that time I spent a lot of time practicing self-care and maintaining my personal relationships. I sometimes avoid taking care of myself before others due to how I was raised, so I would like to say I learned a lot in those 3 months.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
When i started this path in photography, my main goal was to create a safe outlet to be able to pour my heart into. now it has become a way for me to be able to help people feel things they may have a hard time expressing and to even help out new and upcoming artists. i am passionate about the quality of work i put into the world and strive to be able to show what i am capable of as well as showing new editing styles.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
Growing up I believed that I wasn’t worthy or capable of feeling loved, valued or respected. Over the course of my lifetime I’ve learned that I am more than my past, every obstacle that I came across I worked hard to overcome. Now at nearly 26 years old, I have realized that I am more than worthy of love, respect and being valued.
What’s something you changed your mind about after failing hard?
When I feel like I’ve failed, I remind myself that I am the main character within my story and I can control my feelings, actions and responses. With that I can work harder and make bigger moves.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
Intention, Family/Friends.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What will you regret not doing?
I will never regret settling, money isn’t everything as long as you have happiness and family.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://alexmayesphotography.myportfolio.com/alex-mayes-photographer
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hey.itsalexm?igsh=eWQ0YmYxbTF2c3Nz&utm_source=qr
