Multi-Passionate Creativity & Finding Your Value as an Artist with Elisha Weger

Elisha Weger joins me today with her whole heart to chat about her journey with accreditation and why it is so important to her as well as her perspective on becoming a multi-faceted entrepreneur. 

She shares advice about how to get started with accreditation, finding her value as an artist, and about how important lifelong learning is to her, and how changes in her personal life have lead to her finding her unique path as an artist and not holding back to follow her dreams.

Discover more about Elisha Weger

Website: Www.elishaandco.com
Instagram: @elishaandcompany
Facebook: @elishaandcompany

Bio:
Elisha has always been a dreamer with a strong vision. 10 years ago, Elisha set out to create a thriving, boutique photography studio in the heart of Regina's warehouse district. She left her corporate accounting job and took the leap of faith to build her dream business! Elisha specializes in maternity, newborn, and children custom portraiture. Elisha has mentored with photographers across the globe to have a well-rounded approach in her business and create her very own unique style.

This entrepreneurial journey has been one of the wildest rides she could have ever imagined. While raising three little boys Elisha built her business from the ground up. In 2018, after 6 years of dedication, Elisha completed her masters of photographic arts. The next thought was what is my next purpose? What will be my next achievement? With a business background in accounting, a master of photographic arts she began to think of ways she could help other creative entrepreneurs thrive. Elisha's new mission is to empower entrepreneurs to escape the ordinary, discover their bliss & find freedom within their creative business. Her biggest motto in life is always to follow your heart. Your determination and courage will lead you to the most beautiful destinations. ❤

ACCREDITATION & AWARDS

• Master of Photographic Arts (MPA) designation in 2018;

• Craftsman of Photographic Arts (CPA) designation in 2017;

• Accredited in Birth, Maternity, Newborn and Infant and Children Portraiture (2013/2014)

through the Professional Photographers of Canada;

• International, national and provincial photography award-winner. (2013 to 2019)

• Photography competition judging training in 2017

Resources shared on this episode:

Jessica Green - Body Talk 

Steal like an artist book