Did you ever have teacup parties underwater? Today we introduce you to an alternate reality, the world of Leigh Webber. She combined her childhood love of water and her passion for photography into a successful business here in Charleston! In this episode, we talk about having an unusual service offering, adapting to constantly changing environments as a photographer, and becoming unique to your social media viewers in a world where anyone can take a picture.

The Ruby Hour With Leigh Webber Show Notes:

00:32 Who is Leigh Webber?

1:53 Why underwater photography is a totally different world

3:07 How this creative form of photography took on a life of its own

6:00 Diving into the unknown process of underwater photography

11:40 From a water baby to becoming an underwater photographer

12:08 What’s one of your favorite memories with water growing up?

13:16 Working with first-timers during an underwater shoot

15:25 How to stand out in a world where anyone can take a picture

18:58 How to adapt to changes that come with photographing underwater

22:05 The difference in shooting in the water versus on land

29:46 Keys to owning your own business and taking chances

31:06 Working with people who have a similar vibe and love what you love

33:09 Rolling with the punches during a shoot

35:18 What’s your happy place?

36:56 The struggle of traveling with heavy ass cameras

41:20 How to set yourself up to succeed as a photography business owner

Check out more of Leigh's work at https://www.leighwebber.com