{If you prefer to read the interview, scroll down for a full transcript of the conversation.}

(02:13) Hear about why photography was an accidental career choice 

“It was just a hobby that kinda turned into a career.”

(05:40) Why picking a niche is just not for her 

“I'm just realizing that it's not always about just specializing in one thing.”

(07:29) Keyanna’s mixed feelings on presets 

“As a new photographer that was one of the things that I kinda got sucked into.”

(11:33) How crashing a sales meeting can get you clients

“From there I got a ton of clients for real estate.”

(14:17) How designing and styling are two very different things

“Adding that extra layer and telling the story of the space is really a unique skillset.”

(15:28) Why she can’t just keep quiet on shoots 

“I probably might be a little more opinionated or suggestive.”

(17:25) How an iPhone saves Keyanna time on a shoot

“Compose a few shots on my iPhone versus trying to set it up with my camera first.”

(19:38) The best way to quickly learn how to do a shoot

“I want to know as much as I can about something and as many different ways as is out there.”

(22:07) Why Keyanna moved away from using Lightroom

“Their precision and just how intricate their tools are, I feel like I'm able to get a lot more out of my photos.”

(24:16) The best $2 lighting hack ever

“They just create a really nice diffused light and they really help with color cast.”

(27:04) Why you shouldn’t seek out the big designers

“It allows me to get that work for my portfolio and learn without so much stress.”

Thanks for such a fun chat, Keyanna!

You can find Keyanna’s portfolio at www.keyphotography.net and can follow her on IG at @eastandlane.

Until next time,
xo