April Month’s Made in Henley is Creepy Hippie Costumes and Photo Studio. A big thank you to Thelma Zimmons for answering our questions.
1.Tell us a bit about your business, how you came to starting Creepie Hippie Costumes?
Creepy Hippie Costumes and Photo Studio was born out of my passion for photography, videography, and graphic design. With nearly two decades of experience in these fields, including 16 years working for a documentary movie company, I decided to merge my talents and create a unique business catering to clients seeking unconventional and distinctive portraits. The name is a little joke, as most people see my husband as a hippie and me as having a love of creepy things, so I combined them to make Creepy Hippie.
At Creepy Hippie Costumes and Photo Studio, our goal is to transform our customers into the heroes of their own stories, rather than just subjects to be photographed. Currently, I personally source costumes and props, but I am eager to involve local seamstresses in the creation of unique outfits for themed photoshoots. In addition to traditional photography backgrounds, I also craft custom backdrops for our shoots.
Creepy Hippie is a part of my larger venture, MindBlooms, which encompasses various creative enterprises including Misaligned Video Head (a drone videography company), The Zombie Sound Company (specialising in audio for videos), Sketchpad and Sawdust (furniture building and revamping), The Cre8Squad (graphic design and social media services), and of course, Creepy Hippie Costumes.
2. Where can people find you and support you?
You can find MindBlooms on all major social media platforms, and our work can be viewed on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@mindblooms. Creepy Hippie Costumes is active on social media as well, with accounts on Instagram (@the_creepyhippie) and TikTok (@creepyhippieza).
Our studio is conveniently located at 1663 Windsor Avenue, Henley on Klip. For bookings or more information, please contact us via WhatsApp at 072 185 5556.
3. Lastly what inspires you and what are you most looking forward to for 2024?
Moving forward, my vision for Creepy Hippie is to establish itself as a premier destination for all things creative. Our goal is to offer a wide range of services, including costume rentals, photoshoots, advertising, and art, creating a one-stop shop for artistic endeavors. Currently, I am in the process of developing four educational books tailored for young children, which will be seamlessly integrated into our offerings. Parents will have the opportunity to bring their children in for a photoshoot, which can then be transformed into a personalized digital storybook. This unique and innovative approach will provide families with a memorable and creative experience that they can cherish for years to come.
