Alicia Stine on Turning a Passion for Photography Into a Business

Kanawha Valley Hustlers · Aug 20, 2026 · 5m

In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Alicia Stine, owner of Adventure Through Lens Photography, about building a photography business in Charleston, West Virginia. Alicia started her business after deciding to pursue photography instead of staying in a job she did not want. Her work includes marketing photography for businesses, staff photos, client testimonials, portraits, and family milestones.

One of her first lessons was learning how willing other business owners and photographers were to help. She had avoided networking because she felt uncomfortable, but…