Influential Woman · Photography
Zara Otaifah
Owner of Zara Photo Factory, Community Health Worker
Parker, CO
Her Story
About Zara
Zara Otaifah owns and operates Zara Photo Factory, where she manages all aspects of her photography business from scheduling and client consultations to covering events and photo sessions and performing editing. She has nearly 10 years of experience in the photography industry and also works full time as a community health worker. Zara holds an optical engineering degree and draws inspiration from her father's travels and vintage camera archive. Her notable achievements include a project titled Younger Me, Dear Younger Me displayed under the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, features in the Denver Post, and recognition as a registered photographer and contributor to Light and Composition magazine along with appearances in Photography Master Class and other international publications. She attributes her success to persistence and a willingness to learn from mistakes without fear of failure, and she values integrity and high standards of business ethics, often exceeding client expectations by delivering more than promised in her packages.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Zara
01What do you attribute your success to?
I am not afraid to fail. Some people are afraid of rejection but I keep going. I fail in trials, always try and learn out of my mistakes and try to grow by time. I've never got disappointed in myself or said it's not for me. It's my persistence and passion to always move forward.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Always go to venues with extra SD cards, extra batteries, extra camera. Arrive 45 minutes earlier to sense the light setting and adapt cameras to it. Be very prepared because once the event starts you have no time.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity is one of my top values, and having high standards of business ethics. I always end up giving more than the specific number of photos or services in my packages. I care that my clients have a set of memories that last forever and go above and beyond to make clients happy.
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