Today we’d like to introduce you to Autumn Carolynn.
Autumn, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My name is Autumn Carolynn and my story began back when I was 15. In high school, we were given a choice of electives and film photography was one of them. I picked up my dad’s Nikon N70 to borrow for the course and I haven’t stopped shooting since! I received my bachelor’s in English Literature with an emphasis in Creative Writing from Illinois State University and Canterbury Christ Church University. In my final year of college, I studied abroad and had a goal to visit 13 countries within 13 weeks. Every weekend, I flew to the new country and kept a journal with me throughout my experience. After graduation, I went on to become a flight attendant, traveling more to new countries, and a travel agent and travel design manager. Throughout the travels, I went after the goal to visit 30 countries within 30 years. Using a mixture of journals from years past with photographs of my travels, I published my first book, Traveling in Wonder, where I discuss the 30 countries within 30 years. Each chapter is about a different country, with the book starting off flying to my first country alone and ending as soon as the goal is complete. Thankfully, I have been featured on Kare11, Minnesota Public Radio, Good Day on Fox9, and WDIO. I currently have my photography in galleries throughout Minnesota as well as in stores and museums!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I would say there have been a few bumps along the way! It can certainly be challenging to start up a business, especially during a difficult time like the pandemic, but I’m so glad I stuck with it throughout the years!
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a travel photographer and travel author! I had a goal to visit 30 countries before I turned 30, bringing my camera along the way. I started when I was 22 while studying abroad in England and every weekend I had a goal to visit a new country. This Jetset my decision to continue with travel as my career – from a flight attendant, travel agent, travel design manager, and travel photographer – it’s been very exciting! I now sell my photography through matted prints, metal prints, canvases, calendars, and more. I also published my first book, Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer’s Tales of Wanderlust, which came out last February! Each chapter in my book is about a different country, with images from that country placed at the end of each chapter. I am really thankful for the opportunity to be a published author!
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
This is a great question! Something surprising most people may not know is that I love Pokemon. Lycanroc is my favorite.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.autumncarolynn.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumncarolynnphotography
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autumncarolynnphotography
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@autumncarolynnphotography
