So many moments happen in life, and it only makes sense to try and capture them. Thankfully, that is one of the luxuries of modern photography. For a REALTOR®, quality photography is essential in a business where faces and names are paramount.

 

Devin Egbert of Devin Nicole Photography is a wonderful photographer capable of delivering such quality professional photography services. Specializing in lifestyle and candid shots, Devin’s wonderful photos have been featured for many of our cover pages and featured agents.

 

Born and raised in Mesa, Devin is very familiar with the Valley. “When I graduated from Desert Ridge High School, I went to community college for business and realized it wasn’t for me.” She then got her real estate license and practiced for a while all while still doing photography. However, she soon determined that real estate was not quite what she wanted to do.

 

She lists that in all honesty, it was a high school course that initially got her interested in photography as a career. “What helped me turn it into a business is the drive I saw from both my parents who own their own businesses, and the flexibility they could have to make school events, family vacations, etc.”

 

“Once I had my own children, I decided that I wanted to be able to be there for their big — and even little — events too without the need to worry about requesting time off or sick days.”

 

She has recently gone (mostly) full-time in her photography business, and she has loved the opportunity to grow her business and to work to perfect her craft.

 

One of Devin’s greatest focuses is her emphasis on communication with her clients. “People, in my generation especially, don’t pick up the phone anymore! Problems can be solved much quicker when you talk it out!” she shares. “It’s a priority of mine to be on the same page with my customers and clients. Sometimes I feel that I over-communicate, but I would rather give too much info, than not enough.”

 

“I love making people feel confident about who they are without having to perform Photoshop plastic surgery. I truly believe that with the correct angles and lighting, anyone can have a good picture made,” she claims. Couple that with seamless customer service before and after the shoot, anyone could end up loving their photos. Not to mention the number of different poses, prompts, and ideas Devin keeps at the ready.

 

When she edits her photos, she strives for a true color with a little bit of added warmth. Although she does offer retouching services, she loves to help clients realize their natural beauty (or handsomeness). “While it can sometimes look nice, it can be a deterrent for your clients when they show up to an appointment and see someone who looks nothing like their photo,” she explains. “I try and capture my clients as they are, not as some Glamour Shots version of themselves!”

 

Like many successful business owners, Devin lives by the philosophy to “never stop learning.” In line with this, she lists the different ways that she continues to grow as both a professional and a person: “I continue to do online courses, workshops, and education to learn more about the programs and equipment I use, what new things are out there, and the business/marketing side of my business as well!”

 

“I’m always willing to help a newer photographer learn the ropes, or a seasoned photographer with questions about ‘how can I handle this situation’ and all of the in-between!” Continuing her growth as a professional, she plans to open her own lifestyle studio space.

 

As a mom of twin boys, she is excited for her two sons to start kindergarten, and she looks forward to the new experiences that will come along with it. “I’ve recently started working out, which has been a great stress reliever! I also enjoy going out to new or different restaurants, going dancing with my friends, and meeting new people!”

 

Devin describes “choosing happiness” as her greatest achievement. “I’m not cheerful every day, but I have chosen and made a life that I’m happy with. I don’t think you have to have the nicest car, the fanciest house, or the name-brand clothes to be happy. You have to wake up and decide the day you’re going to have and how you’re going to interact with people that day.”

 

We have been honored to be able to feature Devin’s fine work in many of our issues. Next time you are looking for a photographer, make sure to consider Devin Nicole Photography!

 

Website: www.DevinNicolePhotography.com