I recently interviewed for a newborn photographer role at Bella Baby Photography. The early interview rounds were a blast – easy and fun, a great experience. However, things took a turn during the last interview with a sales manager from Chicago. Her take on the hospital photographer role got pretty negative, mentioning issues like low pay and clashes with medical staff. What really struck me were some unsettling comments about low sales to diverse communities, specifically immigrants and Hispanics. She bluntly mentioned, “there are too many of them.” It was a total red flag for me. I strongly believe in the importance of embracing diversity at work, and I hope sharing this feedback contributes to creating a more inclusive environment at Bella Baby Photography.

Emailed resume. Completed a shadow day at one of the hospitals. Got to see a few sessions in hospital with the photographer. I think maybe a call or a video chat after and then I was offered a position.