Each month MYPIE will focus on the outstanding accomplishments and achievements of one young professional or involved entrepreneur who demonstrates the vision of building a vibrant economy and sustaining long-term opportunities for the Miramichi region.
Please join us in celebrating this month’s MY Focus.
Amber Libby
NBCC Student - Business Administration Sales & Marketing
What brought me to Miramichi? NBCC
What made me stay? The people
I graduated high school three short years ago in St. Stephen, NB. I then went on to study Arts with plans of becoming an elementary school teacher. Almost two years ago, I left Fredericton, St. Thomas University, and an education in Arts to begin the Business Administration program at NBCC. Looking back now, I can’t believe how much that decision changed my life. I was a student studying an area she was not as interested in as she had thought she would be. Now, I am a student, a small business owner, and an active volunteer in the wonderfully supportive city they call, “The Miramichi”. The business program has provided me with great opportunities and knowledge that I am continuously grateful for. I have great teachers, classmates, and contacts in the area and it has been worth every bit of fear I felt when I made the decision to change paths.
I made another great decision about this time last year. I had been playing around with the idea of photography for a little while, and I had heard about a six week class offered by Larry Lynch at L5 Media. I bought a new camera, a Nikon D5000 (which I still shoot with today), and I registered for the class. I learned so much in so little time, and after constant practice and experimenting, I discovered that I enjoyed portrait photography more than any other kind. I started taking pictures of my friends and family; anyone who would let me! I then created a facebook page to share my photos and get feedback. Well, this is where things started to take off, I was getting great feedback and people were asking me to do paid shoots! I can’t begin to express how important social media has been to my business. Good word of mouth and lots of volunteering got me to where I am today; owner of Amber Eye Photography.
Unexpectedly, photography became my passion, a talent I didn’t even know I had. Every time I pick up my Nikon I learn a little more and I am always setting personal bests and making sure that I see improvement in every shoot. Amber Eye Photography has grown so much over the last year, I am proud of the progress in my business and I can’t wait to get to the point where I can invest more time and money into it. My photography services include: weddings and special events, graduation photos, family photos, promotional photos, and speciality portraits. I am always looking to grow my portfolio, challenge myself with new ideas, and shoot with fresh angles and styles.
I have experienced firsthand how effective and important networking can be for a business owner. I came to this city knowing no one, and now, I have a network of great people that support me and my business and encourage me to keep focused. I have found my place in Miramichi as a board member of MYPIE, a volunteer at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Boys and Girls Club, an involved student at NBCC Miramichi, and a young professional in the community. I see opportunity for growth in this city, and in return for its warm welcome, I want to do what I can to make this city thrive with excitement and innovation.
I believe I have become a part of this place; I believe I have become a part of something great.
Check out Amber Eye Photography on Facebook and don’t forget to ‘like’ the page!
What made me stay? The people
I graduated high school three short years ago in St. Stephen, NB. I then went on to study Arts with plans of becoming an elementary school teacher. Almost two years ago, I left Fredericton, St. Thomas University, and an education in Arts to begin the Business Administration program at NBCC. Looking back now, I can’t believe how much that decision changed my life. I was a student studying an area she was not as interested in as she had thought she would be. Now, I am a student, a small business owner, and an active volunteer in the wonderfully supportive city they call, “The Miramichi”. The business program has provided me with great opportunities and knowledge that I am continuously grateful for. I have great teachers, classmates, and contacts in the area and it has been worth every bit of fear I felt when I made the decision to change paths.
I made another great decision about this time last year. I had been playing around with the idea of photography for a little while, and I had heard about a six week class offered by Larry Lynch at L5 Media. I bought a new camera, a Nikon D5000 (which I still shoot with today), and I registered for the class. I learned so much in so little time, and after constant practice and experimenting, I discovered that I enjoyed portrait photography more than any other kind. I started taking pictures of my friends and family; anyone who would let me! I then created a facebook page to share my photos and get feedback. Well, this is where things started to take off, I was getting great feedback and people were asking me to do paid shoots! I can’t begin to express how important social media has been to my business. Good word of mouth and lots of volunteering got me to where I am today; owner of Amber Eye Photography.
Unexpectedly, photography became my passion, a talent I didn’t even know I had. Every time I pick up my Nikon I learn a little more and I am always setting personal bests and making sure that I see improvement in every shoot. Amber Eye Photography has grown so much over the last year, I am proud of the progress in my business and I can’t wait to get to the point where I can invest more time and money into it. My photography services include: weddings and special events, graduation photos, family photos, promotional photos, and speciality portraits. I am always looking to grow my portfolio, challenge myself with new ideas, and shoot with fresh angles and styles.
I have experienced firsthand how effective and important networking can be for a business owner. I came to this city knowing no one, and now, I have a network of great people that support me and my business and encourage me to keep focused. I have found my place in Miramichi as a board member of MYPIE, a volunteer at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Boys and Girls Club, an involved student at NBCC Miramichi, and a young professional in the community. I see opportunity for growth in this city, and in return for its warm welcome, I want to do what I can to make this city thrive with excitement and innovation.
I believe I have become a part of this place; I believe I have become a part of something great.
Check out Amber Eye Photography on Facebook and don’t forget to ‘like’ the page!
