Marque Le Photo : The vision of a Leader, The mind of a Mogul.
“ Keep praying & keep pushing , Marque Strawter … I live by my own Limits”
Today we sit down with the Ceo of “ Mogul Mindframe Productions L.L.C ” ( Marque Strawter ) to discuss his road to prominence. In this feature interview we will learn more about the inspirations behind this up and coming multi media company from the owner himself . ( Full interview Below )
Questions and Answers
Q. What’s your full name, age, and where are you from?
A. “ My name is Marque Strawter the Ceo of Marque le Photo. I am 37 years old born in Bell County, Texas and raised in Jacksonville, Florida.”
Q. What do you do for a living?
A. “ I am a Content creator ( photography / videography) and an Entrepreneur ( Real Estate and Investments ).”
Q. When did you know that you wanted to turn your gift into a career ?
A. “ I fell in love with the art of photography when I was about 15 years old. Back then high-end film cameras were still in primary use , but it made for an expensive hobby. I definitely did not have the amount of funds needed to buy such equipment at the time, so much of my earlier experiences came from using disposable and earlier model digital cameras. Unfortunately, because of my life’s trials and tribulations, I did not start shooting with my first DSLR camera until the age of 26. That’s when I realized I could actually profit from my talents as a photographer.”
Q. Who are some of your biggest influences in your industry?
A. “ Gordon Parks has been the most influential in shaping my career path and direction for who I wish to become. Viewing his timeless and dramatic photos is how I became so attracted to the art form. From his artistic expression to civil rights activism, he has truly been an inspiration for me as a Black (indigenous) man. ”
Q. What would you consider your biggest accomplishment thus far in your career?
A. “ Thus far my biggest accomplishment is developing my own visual production company Mogul Mindframe Productions L.L.C. (DBA — Marque Le Photo). It’s so satisfying to work in my element on my own terms. Being able to profit from a God given talent that you love is priceless! I’ve learned a lot throughout the process and would not trade my experiences for anything! ”
Q. What legacy would you like to leave behind for yourself?
A. “ That my name may reign as a king who lived in truth, walked as righteously as humanly possible, shared knowledge/wisdom through the artistic expression of my visual content.”
Q . How has the recent pandemic impacted the way you approach your craft ?
A. “ I’ve actually taken a step back to recoup spiritually and mentally during this time. It’s important for me to reset and prepare for the next set of goals I am going to accomplish. I like to plan ahead so I already have a few projects mapped out waiting to be created. Other than that, I’m learning new editing techniques to polish up my photos and videos.”
Q . Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
A. “ Within the next five years I see myself as being fully independent family man, living my purpose as a commercial/film content creator. Also as a real estate agent (2nd passion) educating minorities on the effects of gentrification, credit building, and attaining wealth thru home/property ownership.”
Photo credits / Credentials
Tallahassee Democrat — April 2010
RAW Artist Orlando — May 2017
Void Magazine, Issue 98 — December 2018
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