Today we’d like to introduce you to Guillermo Delgado.
Hi Guillermo, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I’ve had a camera in my hands almost all my life. My family even had one of those vintage VHS camcorders that you wore on your shoulder back in the 1900s! I know I caught the photography bug from my mother who was always making home videos, dropping off film to get developed and stopping to pick up prints back in the 90s. If my memory serves me correctly my first new camera was a film Canon Rebel that had like 7 focusing points. I am pretty confident I spent my entire senior year of high school in a dark room in Chicago. It was my wife who gifted me a brand new digital camera as a wedding gift and we can all blame her for creating this monster.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I have been very fortunate to be supported by my wife, our entire family, and my closest friends since day one. To this very day I deal with imposter syndrome. I struggle with feeling like I am not good enough to be doing what I can do with a camera. Ask me to put together a portfolio or showcase and I can spiral in to self doubt, but then I breathe and remember all the hard things I have made it through that make me who I am today and all the support my industry partners have shown me over the years.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a professional photographer with no specialty. I can confidently photograph anything or anyone with my tools, skillset, and experience. My work ranges from professional sports to weddings, concerts, events, and portraits. I think I am known for being my authentic self and I am what sets me apart from others. I understand that running a successful photography business is 10% knowing how to properly use your tools, 15% running a business, and 75% working with clients, networking with peers, and connecting with people every day in your community. Most importantly I understand the value of photography to brands, businesses, and families and I can do what I say I can do.
Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?
Please feel free to reach out and connect with me on socials. I love coffee… I mean people… and I love making new connections and friends. I travel a lot and share often. Don’t be shy.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.monarchandoakphoto.com
- Instagram: @mrgdelgado
