Meet Ally Rose | Owner of Ally Rose Photography

We had the good fortune of connecting with Ally Rose and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ally, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Starting Ally Rose Photography wasn’t a single isolated decision, it was more like a slow drip of falling deeper in love with photography the more I did it. I knew pretty early on that this was more than a hobby for me: I get to shape a visual style that feels uniquely mine, to tell stories and carry emotion through images that do more than help you remember a moment – but truly feel it.

Investing in such a positive and creative process makes this type of work hardly feel like work to me. But more importantly, the positivity and creativity photography gives to me gets extended to others. I get to capture huge milestones and intimate moments and laughter and happy tears and everything in between. If I’ve learned anything about what’s needed in the world, especially right now, it’s more of things that are truly good. Making the decision to make this a business felt completely rhetorical.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I have approached photography as a collaborative process my entire career. While I definitely have an identifiable photo style, which I’d describe as very warm, creative, candid and emotional, I’ve never let my personal style get in the way of a client’s preferences. It’s probably why I’ve found myself involved in so many types of photography (weddings, portraits, brands, products…you name it), and also why I’ve never been interested in only choosing one avenue of photography. Having a hand in so many styles has opened so many doors for me as a business and kept my job truly exciting.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned through my career is to never think your potential is limited to one specialization. Especially as a creative, you are capable of extending that creativity into any industry for any client. Half the job is simply about being a good listener, easy to work with, and confident in what you’re capable of. The rest just flows.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
As a San Diego native, I feel well equipped to show someone a good time in this city. Here are some of my favorites in no particular order:

Coffee (most important):
– Moniker
– Il Giardino di Lilli (pastries are a must)
– Wildflour Delicatessen

Food:
– Tribute Pizza (never disappoints)
– Elvira (pasta is insane)
– Nómade (best vibe)
– The Friendly Tavern (best burgers)

Drinks:
– The Lafayette Hotel
– The Rose wine bar
– Polite Provisions
– Vino Carta

Be outside:
– Mission Bay (start at Superbloom cafe and walk around the bay)
– Kate Sessions Park (great for a sunset picnic)
– Sunset Cliffs (quaint beaches you can climb down to)
– Torrey Pines Natural Reserve hike

My favorite neighborhoods:
– North Park/South Park
– Birdrock
– Solana Beach

Vintage shopping:
– Day to Day Vintage
– Kobey’s Swap Meet
– Consignment Classics

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?
I owe so much of my confidence, courage and belief in myself to my mom. I am definitely not a risk taker by nature, but she believed in my creativity even before my hands ever touched a camera. I don’t take for granted the experience of having someone truly in your corner. Not a day goes by where she hasn’t shown up as my mom, my biggest advocate, and most of all, my friend.

Website: https://allyrosephotography.com/

Instagram: allyrose.photo (https://www.instagram.com/allyrose.photo/)

Image Credits
All images taken by Ally Rose Photography