Age started in business: 17
“As a photographer with a great eye for detail, I focus on the little things that may otherwise go unnoticed. Combined with my contemporary and modern style, I have developed a diverse range of photography for clients throughout Hull and the UK. Since starting a business at the age of 17, I have established great long- standing working relationships with many of the businesses throughout the city. An office situated in the centre of Hull, supplied by Hull City Council as a result of winning the Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge, has allowed me to embrace Hull’s culture whilst also being accessible to any client’s requests at short notice.”
“Training at Hull College I undertook a two-year BTEC photography course enabling me to develop my knowledge in my lifelong passion. Completing the course with a triple distinction, I then went on to an Advanced Creative and Digital Media Apprenticeship, being the first person in the country to undertake photography as an apprenticeship. Whilst participating on an apprenticeship I still managed my business during evenings and weekends. A grant and support, provided by the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, allowed me to make the transition from my apprenticeship to being a full-time, self-employed photographer much more easily than would otherwise have been the case, providing me with valuable equipment and the mentorship that I required!”
“Starting a business at such a young age, I was awarded the Hull Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2013 and I am the official photographer for the Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership. From this I then became a mentor to other young people aiming to start businesses and I regularly give talks to photography students within the city and around the country. I am now expanding as a business and have moved into the Hull Youth Support Trust premises at 161 High Street as the next stage of my entrepreneurial journey.”
TOP TIP: “Don’t turn down any opportunity when starting a business, as you never know where it may lead!”
