Today we’d like to introduce you to Ana & Julio Vizcarrondo.
Hi Ana & Julio, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Our family’s story is one rooted in tragedy but flourished in love.
Our family is blended with Julio having three children and me having two. I never thought I would find myself in a blended family because I was happily married to my husband of 16 years. However, in early 2018 while deployed, my husband tragically passed away in the line of duty.
While I thought I would be lost forever Julio came into our lives at the perfect time. Today, we have a beautiful family full of love including our brand new grandson! In any tragedy, we try to find the positive. One of the positive outcomes was moving to San Antonio, a place we now call home. Shortly after arriving here my family came to visit me.
They loved the SA vibe so much that most of them decided to move here as well (so the party keeps going in our house)! My late husband’s sacrifice remains with us to this day and is part of everything we do. It is why we place such importance on capturing moments, moments with families, friends, and loved ones. As military members with over 40 years of service, taking care of people is part of our DNA.
We knew whatever we decided to do we wanted to be around people and we wanted to create positive interactions and experiences. Growing up in Puerto Rican and Colombian households, celebrations were a part of life so the event industry seemed like the perfect fit. We knew that we wanted the next chapter of our lives to be focused on family so we chose to create a business that allowed us to do just that.
We also complement each other very well. I am the creative one and Julio is the social butterfly. This combination is the one-two punch that sets us apart. Mira Me Magic Fotos is definitely a family-run business! Everyone is involved, Julio runs the tech support and I am the brains behind anything design related.
Our kids help with setting up and even the grandparents make sure equipment is clean and our “Magic Coordinators” are well fed; everyone is part of making the magic happen. Our goal is to bring that same family feel and fun to any event.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It hasn’t been too bad but COVID definitely caused some setbacks, as it did with most event-based companies.
We were fortunate that we were able to weather the storm together and used that time to refine our processes and overall strategy. We also used that time to really define what we want Mira Me Magic Fotos to be as a member of our SA community.
Not just a family business but a business that also aims to help make SA better than how we found it. Also, having no idea how to run a business from taxes to payroll to supply logistics, we were blessed to have some phenomenal friends and mentors but a lot was trial and error.
It took tons of reading, research, and questions but we are right where we want to be.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Mira Me Magic Fotos?
In a recent survey (taken by our moms only) we are the leader in the photo booth industry in North America. We offer a wide array of booth options from standup, interactive selfie booths to a 5-foot touchscreen luxury booth to an eye-catching 360 video booth.
Our booths come with the latest in technology and customer support that you will not find anywhere else. We couple this with high-quality props and backdrops and then top that off with free personalizations that most other companies charge extra for.
I think WE are what sets us apart. What Ana and I have that no one else has is a company that invests just as much into its equipment as it does into its culture. Anyone wearing the Mira Me Magic Foto logo on their chest is wearing it because they are sold on the idea that customers and clients are partners. We are not in the market to make business transactions, instead, we are in the business of making relationships.
That’s why we go out of our way to ensure our customers are not only happy but blown away with the service they receive. And yes, I know everyone says that but how we do that is by providing a tailored customer experience for every event. If you want to be hands-on and provide a very detailed vision, we will set up meetings either in person or virtually to make sure every detail is just how you want it.
If you want to simply have a great time with one of our booths and let us handle the details, we got you. Our team is great at proactively creating the right vision. And last but certainly not least, our Magic Coordinators who operate our booths and interact with your guests will provide a fun booth and an even better experience.
That’s what we offer, not just the best in booth technology but an amazing experience. It is not uncommon for us to develop actual friendships with our former clients and that is a company perk in our book!
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
Our success hinges on our ability to connect with people.
The personal interactions. We are a business but what we have found is that if we prioritize relationships over profit the byproduct just happens to be profit AND long-lasting relationships. We invest a lot in our technology but we invest even more in our culture.
We even try to make both set up and tear down enjoyable by making sure we are engaging and answering any last-minute questions and creating an environment where guests feel welcomed.
Pricing:
- Starting from $399
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.miramemagicfotos.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miramemagicfotos/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiraMeMagicFotos/?ref=br_rs
- Other: https://linqapp.com/MiraMe_Magic_Fotos_LLC
