Today we’d like to introduce you to Kali Grace.
Hi Kali, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
In my final days of graduating from Antonelli Institute in 2018 we were faced with the obvious questions. What is our plan for our future? What do we want to do? Not only the simple parts of life, but at that time Antonelli was going through a merger, and our professors were unsure what their futures would look like as well. In those final moments it opened my eyes to the fact that I wanted to create something that we all loved doing, while also ensuring a stable opportunity,
I am the CEO & Founder of Grace Studios & Grace Legacies . What do my two companies do you might ask?
At Grace Studios we are an all in one e-commerce production house. We offer everything you need to run a stable company or business, better under one roof than scattered teams. We specialize in product photography, content creation, social media management, PR, event coverage, logo creation, and website design. We started in Pennsylvania but expanded in 2020. In 2020 not only did we go national, but we partnered with influencers and creators to offer you UGC.
At Grace Legacies, we capture portraits for families, professionals, and seniors to preserve your legacy. We believe that everyone has a story that needs to be told. I created Grace Legacies partly because of my Aunt Della. When I was studying at Antonelli Institute one of my professors was teaching us how a portrait should capture the client on their best day. In that time I captured an image of my Aunt Della and that has come more true than ever. A year ago she died, and they were going to use an image of her in a blue dress until the funeral home saw my image and said “NO, this is her, this is what should be used.”
My grandparents and their friends grew up with nothing and now made something for themselves that they can offer better opportunities for others. That is what I strive to do. I am more than happy to say that I have and will continue to look to create opportunities for others.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Nothing in life is perfect, but by continuing to build, you get closer to your dreams and goals.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
In my earlier days, I was primarily focused on photography and building relationships with clients through my work behind the camera. As the CEO, my typical day now involves overseeing the entire business. From managing emails, handling paperwork, attending meetings, and making sure projects continue moving forward.
We still have clients who specifically request me for their sessions, especially those who have been with us since the beginning. For those clients, I’m still involved in creating that experience, while our creative partners are also on set to support the process and ensure every session maintains the quality and vision our clients expect.
How do you think about happiness?
What makes me happy is helping others who need an opportunity. Providing such an outlet for others warms my soul.
Another moment I would like to share relates to Grace Legacies when clients invest in heirloom sessions. What is an heirloom session? An heirloom session is when you get family, friends, or both together to talk about memories and sometimes we reminisce through old photos.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.gracestudios.co
Image Credits
Grace Studios & Grace Legacies
