Pictures speak Volumes..

I absolutely LOVE pictures.. to some it may seem excessive but I have personal reasons as to why I love them so. When my mom divorced her 1st husband, we left in such a hurry that most of my childhood pics were left behind. Once I became a parent, I promised myself to snap every single moment as I did not want to lose or miss anything.

I've been very fortunate to always be in circles with photographers. BUT: there's nothing like having your own personal dope as hell photographer. My sissy Karm H aka shutterchic_atl is on FIYAH!! I mean hot like hot sauce! She's dope but yet humble. I joke with her all the time that she's the humble sister.. I remember when she told me she was going to start taking pictures. We talked about cameras, equipment how much it would cost etc..
  Being the sissy I am, I instantly jumped on board and told her to go for it!! Go all the way. What started as just a hobby, has turned into something so much more. She's absolutely one of the best I know. She's not an in the box type photographer, I mean this chick shoots everything. Although she said it was a play shoot, I'll never forget her taking time out of her Sunday with her family, to shoot my parents( son, daughter & niece and nephew). It was a very overcast kinda day but when we saw the pictures you could not tell.

From weddings, personal shoots, selling her pics to celebrity churches,  she remains extremely humbled and focused. When I tell you I talk to God about her and her business!! I'm just happy that I get to watch it unfold and have a front seat...

I would be selfish to forget mentioning Rodney( rod_cali)!! If I tell y'all how the three of us really became super connected you'd think we're crazy.. but he's my MeyMey brother for life! Another dope photographer. His pictures speak to my heart and soul. I'm thankful for his photogenic eye. Although they shot differently, together they are one dope force to be reckoned with..

I woke up this morning to a text that bought tears to my eyes! They are BOTH featured on Buzzfed as the top 10 photographers to know in Atl! My sissy and Rodney!! I mean live and in color!!

Listen, book them NOW because by this time next year, you'll be in line with the rest of Atl!! I'm proud to personally know them and I'm proud to be in their corner. Two of the dopest I know and I can personally call them my Sissy and Brother!!

My lovies, stop selling your hobby short. If it's something you love make it yours, nurture it and watch it grow.. we all have it in us..  Let your hobby speak for you!!

Signed,
The Picture Queen

A little Photographer Love..

For the past 6 years, I've lived in Atlanta, Ga. I can honestly say, they have been the absolute best. I've learned to believe in myself and trust the process.  Yes, I've faced adversities, I've cried, I've wanted to leave but I never gave up..

I could go on to say so much but that would take away from this amazing Beast Female Photographer who's about to take the world by storm. 

The woman behind this amazing shot is non other than MY sissy, MY day 1 since my 1st month in Georgia, Karm Howard. 

I mer her at church. I've never told her this but her face, her kind smile and genuine concern was another reason I fell in love with my church. There were some Sunday's I was truly considering going back home and I would see her and she'd love on me and Li. We exchanged numbers and from there we've grown into more than friends, she's My SISSY. She's my kids TeTe, she'll pray with and for me and she's even put me in my place a time or two and has checked my attitude( if you know me, not everyone can get me together real quick). 

But let me tell you WHY she needs to be THEE photographer for your photo needs. She's just amazing hands down. She has an eye for great shots too. This summer, my parents visited from Mass and my father expressed he wanted professional pics done with the grandchildren. I called her up, told her what we needed and even with a gloomy overcast, she produced some shots that we will enjoy for years to come.

I'm excited for her future and where her love/ passion for great pictures will lead her. I'm a bit torn because i want her to be a bridesmaid when that special day rolls around;(fingers crossed, feeling optimistic)  and I also want her to capture every moment because she knows me oh so well. 

I urge you to go check her out on Instagram at ShutterChicAtl.. You will NOT be disappointed. Tell her NekaT sent you.. 

Here's to My Sissy, my thrifting motivator, my praying sister, the Checker & Face fixer Karm.. I love you and I'm excited for this phase of life you're about to enter.. Can't wait to see your pictures featured all of the world.. 

Signed, 

I Support Thee Greatest