Today we’d like to introduce you to Kris P.
Hi Kris, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Nic and I opened Green Space Studios in 2021 while we were both freelancing and in need of a physical space to support our work – me, a photo studio, and Nic, a place where he could host his music lessons. Our space was small but mighty!
One day, our friends from Mood Merchant (a local NJ band) pitched the idea of hosting a live session in the space. It was a success, so we hosted more…and I guess we never really stopped! That first show was a glimpse of our potential to create an artistic refuge of sorts. The need was clearly there. As artists ourselves, Nic and I know firsthand how significant community support is, so why not take the resources available to us and pay it forward?
A few years later, we moved into our current space and expanded our programming. Live music shows, art exhibitions, work shops, pop up markets, open mics…we have it all! Our plan is to keep evolving, staying attentive to the needs of the community that has given us so much, and continuing to make the most of what we have.
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 don’t think “small business” and “smooth road” ever really go together. There’s unpredictability at every turn. I wish I could say it’s as simple as being prepared, but you rarely ever are. Maintenance issues, money challenges, programming hiccups, paperwork, fluctuating demand, the every day dramas of life… it’s a constant loop of problem-solving. But that’s part of the process. We’ve learned to stay flexible, tackle issues as they come, and lean on the community around us.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Outside of co-owning Green Space Studios, I’m a full-time freelance photographer and multidisciplinary artist. I specialize in portraiture and often work with local artists and small business owners to help build their branding. I’m entirely self-taught, so I’m passionate about challenging the stereotype of what a “successful” photographer looks like. Creativity is shaped by curiosity, persistence, and consistently showing up – not just by your background or the equipment you own.
I consider myself a compassionate person and I try to reflect that in my work ethic. It’s important to meet people where they are. Some clients come into a shoot energized, excited, and confident. Others arrive during heavier moments – uncertain about their projects or needing content to gain momentum. Photography, for me, is an exchange of energy. A great photographer isn’t just someone who understands the mechanics of a camera – it’s someone who can make a session a safe space for experimentation, self-expression, and growth.
What does success mean to you?
Getting back up and trying again. The phrase “you won’t know success until you know failure” exists for a reason, and it’s not just something to roll your eyes at! The tough truth is that you don’t just fail once or twice – you fail consistently. Creative failures, career failures, personal and relationship failures. If you can build a thick skin that allows you to face your mistakes and get back to the drawing board, you’ve already succeeded. You don’t have to be “the absolute best in the world” to be successful. You just have to make an impact – and I believe that begins with showing others how human it is to be bad at something until you’re good at it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://greenspacestudios.online
- Instagram: @greenspacestudios / @krisp.visuals
- Other: greenspacestudiosllc@gmail.com / mailforkrisp@gmail.com
