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Queen Vey!!!

The first shot from my latest test shoot with one of my favorite people to shoot, the incredibly gorgeous Vanessa Cobb, aka Veyonce!

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Happy Sweet 16 Ameera!!!

I Can Remember Almost Everything I Was Doing At 16 Like It Was Yesterday And Today I Have A 16 Year Old Daughter. I Can’t Believe It!!! I’d Like To Wish You A Very Happy And Special Sweet Sixteen Today My Ameera (Princess) Your Daddy Loves You More Than The Word Love Could Ever Describe!!!

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Cool Off: Part 1

To celebrate the return of the warm weather I decided to do a series of photos to show how different women choose to cool off in the heat. First up is the lovely Ariane.

Model Ariane Webb

Makeup Katarzyna Chenkov

Assistant Nadia Jenkins

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Golden Chocolate

From my latest shoot with my beautiful model friend Nadia Jenkins.

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Elle Morgan

My latest shoot with the gorgeous and talented fashion stylist/blogger Elle Morgan. To see more of her work please check her out here: http://theellemorgan.blogspot.com

Model: Elle Morgan (@ellemorganstyling)

Makeup: Calii Couture (@caliicrazii)

Hair: Raven Searcy (@thefvshionkiller)

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Right Now: Good Colorful Morning

On my way to take my son to school and I’m greeted by these beauties! Have a great morning everyone!

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Texture Art

The intricate lines and curves of an old tree’s bark. I absolutely love the character present in the fine details of different textures. Beauty is all around us, especially in nature. It feels wonderful to go out and let it inspire you!

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Happy Birthday Ana!!!

Happy Birthday to my beautiful and talented niece!!! I love you!!!

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Fun With Adrian

My second test shoot this year with the beautiful Adrian Sellers. This was one of the most fun and laid back shoots I’ve had in years! I wish they could all be this relaxed and enjoyable.

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For Posterity

My Granny curiously watched me as I walked into the house, sat my bag down, unzipped the pouch, and took out my camera. She watched intensely as I removed the lens cap, then unscrewed the protective filter. She nervously stared at me as I approached her with my camera and after raising the the lens in her direction she quickly yelled, “I look a mess today, please don’t take my picture right now son!” Being the hard-headed child that I am I proceeded to snap anyway. Embarrassed, she looked right at me and asked, “why are you taking my picture?” I answered, “because, you’re beautiful and I love you!” Then I said, “I need these pictures to pass down to all the future generations of our family” “They need to know who the Queen of this family is” She smiled shyly then said, “ok son, go ahead” She has always spoiled me… She always lets me have my way and I’m happy that she does 🙂 This is real love!

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First Shoot Of The Year

My first test shoot of the year was yesterday with the lovely Ms. Taleor Moore. Makeup provided by the talented Nichele Hardge. More to come from this shoot later.

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Fantasize Models Throwback

For the Past 6 Years I’ve Been Responsible For Creating Some Of The Most Popular And Most Memorable Images Of The Beautiful Women Of Columbus. In Recognition Of Throwback Thursday, I’d Like To Remind Everyone Exactly Why!!!

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She’s Almost Here!!!

Jocelyn’s little angel will be making her introduction to the world very soon! I can’t wait to meet her!

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The Dynamic Duo

Models Nadia Jenkins & Ariane Webb’s first shoot together.

Ariane’s Hair by Lee Allysceaioun Robinson. Ariane’s Makeup By Nichele Hardge

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Bed & Beauty

My first shoot with my good model friend Avanti in 2 years! She’s back at it and looking better than ever! More to come soon..

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Flashback Friday: My Little Princess

She’s growing up so fast!!!! I’m both happy and sad… These were taken last year around the time she was to compete in her first beauty pageant. I think it’s time I make her take some new ones? Hahahahaha!!!!

Makeup provided by Nichele Hardge

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Evening Lake

A quick trip to the park as the sun started to set produced this beautiful reflection on the lake.

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Happy Birthday Queen Terri

You are just as beautiful today as you were the day we met! Wishing you a very Happy Birthday! I LOVE YOU!!!!!

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The Year Old Rose

This rose is well over a year old, yet it still retains it’s natural beauty.

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This Just In: Colors Across The Sky

These beauties only lasted a few short minutes so I had to act fast! I noticed their bright colors peeking through my window about 10 minutes ago. So I grabbed my camera, ran outside, and….captured these beautiful colors against the night sky. I told you the other day I would keep my eyes to the sky for more of nature’s awesome artwork. I love it!!!!

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It’s A Girl!!!

My close friend Jocelyn reveals to everyone the gender of her first pregnancy. Congratulations sweetheart!!! ❤

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Solo Nature Walk

This past Saturday I spent almost 8 hours walking around by myself in the intense summer heat. I hadn’t been out to shoot in a while and I really needed to get out and do something to get my creativity flowing again. Despite the heat I started to have lots of fun. So much so that I totally forgot all about the weather and started to focus more on capturing images. I decided to let the colors of the park inspire me. Before I knew it I looked down at my phone and realized just how long I had actually been out. I was really shocked but, I guess when you’re truly enjoying yourself time is of little importance?

Apart from the photographic aspect of being outside on such massive terrain, this trip also provided me with an opportunity to be at peace mentally as well as be active physically. I love it when using my camera can become therapeutic. It can relax my mind, ease my tension and rejuvenate my spirit. It’s such a wonderful feeling when you can pick up your camera, discover an interesting location and just shoot uninterrupted at your own pace. No schedules, no time constraints, no people, no complaining…just you, your gear and the beauty of nature. I told myself that I would try to get out to more natural locations such as this one more often and try to reconnect with nature. I love finding the layers of hidden details within wooded areas such as this one. I have lots of photos from this outing that I hope to share over the coming weeks.

Here are just a few samples I worked on immediately after arriving back home. For anyone wondering, these are roughly straight out of the camera. The only adjustments I made were very minor brightness tweaks and slight shadow lifting.

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Buttoned Beauty

Happy Throwback Thursday! This is one of my favorite concepts shoots from early January 2008. I love all the wonderful colors!

Model Angel McCray

Makeup By Micha Maldonado

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Sassy!

Makeup artist and model Tiona Chantel looking sassy as ever in our last shoot.

(www.tionachantelmakeup.com)

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