We had the good fortune of connecting with Penny Schuur and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Penny, what do you think makes you most happy? Why?
Oh man… so many things… but what makes me most happy is my Family and spending time with them. Watching my girls learn, grow and play together, watching their father play with them and teach them all about nature and the outdoors. Our favorite happy place together is spending the weekend at the beach. We all have something we love to do there… both alone and together. Jason and Carleigh enjoy fishing the surf, Mila loves to play in the sand, and I love to photograph all the action and scenery. Plus, we all love to search for unique shells and shark teeth in the rippling waves of the shore. In the busy life of 2 working parents with the girls in dance, gymnastics and girl scouts… we don’t get a lot of time to just relax. Getting away to the beach for the weekend gives us that.
Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’ve been working full-time at a steel distribution center in Houston since February 2008 as an Inventory Control Specialist. I have always been fond of computers, electronics and organizing things. So, when this job opportunity came along, I jumped at it. Back in 2017 after the birth of my oldest daughter, I started getting super into photography and after launching Penny Angel Photography my employer asked me to photograph our 50th Anniversary Event. After they were pleased with those photos, they allowed me to take photos in our shop… which was AMAZING!!! I had never really seen that side of the business up close before, and I found it to be rustic and beautiful. The giant machines, sparks, melting metal and flames. It was definitely unique and fun to take photos out there for the first time. They have since made large prints of several of my photos and hung them all over the office. I am so honored to be able to see my work on display every day. I think what sets me apart is that I never started Photography as a means to make it my full-time income. I just enjoy doing it, so you can trust that when you hire me to capture your precious moments, I put my heart and soul into it. It is my Passion.
If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Depending on the season… we would mostly likely invite friends over to do a bonfire at the house or take the pontoon to Lake Conroe, definitely eat at Las Fuentes and sip on Margaritas while the kids played on the enclosed playground, go to Rosehill Beer Garden to eat some amazing Turkish food and drink unique craft beer. On our kid-free adventure we would do some ax throwing at Hatchet House in Cypress after dinner at Tomiko Japanese Restaurant.
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Oh, my goodness… so many people! First and foremost, my fiancé, Jason. I absolutely could not follow this dream without his help and support. Our friends and families are a close second! His mom is always there to help in a pinch when we need help with the girls due to our busy schedules, my family is always giving positive encouragement and guidance to keep going and our friends are amazing at promoting me to new clients. I am also super thankful to my amazing clients… especially the ones that keep coming back year after year. It is so rewarding to be able to see them grow and blossom through my lens. I can’t forget to mention the shootouts I did with the talented Rooted Souls Photography last year. Not only did I meet lots of super talented ladies, but I learned about some wonderful hidden gem photoshoot locations. Finally, and arguably most importantly, my 2 daughters; for being my muses and favorite models. They are the reason I started and the reason I keep going.
Website: www.pennyangelphotography.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pennyangelphotography
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/penny-schuur-96923467
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pennyangelphotography
Image Credits
Penny Angel Photography