Photo Session
I am a mother of two young men on 21 and the other 14! This is the best shot I could get during a brief birthday session… how about they approved this image to be posted on social media…. 🤔
Both of these guys have been my subjects since picking up the camera many years ago… the flash has been in their face since they were little guys…
they have also served as my backup photographers.. they are totally over me photographing them and nowadays I have to beg and plead to get an image… 😜
Vibe High!
It’s Family Photo Week and we are discussing
The Best Locations for Family Portraits:
Home - there no place like it!
Park- local national parks offer a variety of scenery based on all the seasons of the year summer green spring flowers fall foliage and winter
Art Districts in your city - looking for fun colorful elements to add to your images look for art murals in your town
Studio - standard Classic let’s get it done session a studio session is always a classic option
Peerspace- For a Variety of indoor environmental backgrounds for your family search out Peerspace for the perfect location to match your family’s personality!
If you are looking to update your family photos… Tis the season… Schedule you an appointment today!
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We are telling our story of how we entered into this photography journey and how things began for us……
Our Story!
The Year :2008
Drive By Photo Sessions
Walgreens photo center use to have this photo print package for $9.99
It included over 50 prints of one image a variety of 8x10s 5x7s 4x6s and wallets
An awesome Deal!
So I solicited this drive by photo shoot I’ll drive by grab a photo and you have this total print package.
All for the Great price of $35!
Well one family took advantage of this great deal !
I went by the McBride Family Home and they were all prepared to take their photo
And to make things even better Cheryl (the one in charge) who hired me told me I can make more money by taking individual family pictures and they can pay me my fee for their family photo.
So thankful for the opportunity I was able to go around and capture individual family images and walk away with lots more monies than I originally set out for for this photo stop!
So very Thankful to The McBride Family
Since that time I’ve had the pleasure of capturing lots of milestone memories and family events!
One things for sure you never know what avenues life will lead you I had no idea of what my future held with this one stop family session.
It’s Our Anniversary
15 years and counting…
Kustom Kreation Photography
http://www.kustomkreations4u.com
We are telling our story of how we entered into this photography journey and how things began for us……
Our Story
The Year :2007
So your girl got a referral from one of her clients and this project /event was a celebrity weekend event immediately I became nervous and scared and told the client I’m an amateur and that I’m not qualified to do this. He convinced me that I had a camera and knew how to take pictures I would be fine.
Ok challenge accepted
Called up my good friend and she became my photo assistant 😊
1st event
Charity fundraiser
Went around snapped photos tried to get what I could and he had me captured a few with people
1st night down 2 more to go
2nd day bowling charity event
Once again snapping pictures all around
Was able to capture a few of Atlanta celebrities…
Ok great we good.
3rd event pool party… ok this one got canceled due to the parking challenges being at a private home.
So we cleaned up the images burned them to a disc and scheduled a meet time.
Okay we’ll everything was good we met I gave him the disc he gave me the check for my services I cashed the checked immediately paid my assistant
And we good…. Until we were not Received phone call from client he started they would be canceling the check….
1st Night Event
Bowling Charity Event
I’m like huh what??!!!
Yep canceling the check because my images they could not use…
So there you have it… I did 2 back to back days of services with an assistant and got paid $0
Canceled Check
I was livid upset angry 😡 why would someone do that to me…
So after processing this awful experience I prayed about it and after that the spirit gave me the words to follow up in an email.
In my email I explained to him that I did the work he ask me to do and I told him that before you hired me I was an amateur and you move forward to take a chance on me anyways so for that alone I should be compensated.
It was then what he said next that changed everything for me… he told me my pictures weren’t bad… it was that I had too many images of the backs of peoples heads they would not be able to use those images in their magazine.
AHHHH HAAAAA Moment!
The Big Lesson was in this critique of the work I did for him .
1st thing because I was shy I was too afraid to walk up in people and ask for a picture or even take one.
It was easier to just shoot a bunch of images from a distance since I’m delivering you hundreds of images I know you can get what you need out of those images
2nd the quality of images you needed for your event.
I didn’t understand the need of the images for the assignment. Being that all this is new to me I really didn’t know how to properly capture an event.
Between being shy and lack of knowledge
Landed me with one of the biggest lessons in my journey.
So after our email exchange he then told me I was right and to call there Dallas office and have another check sent to me.
Lesson for me was.... After this fiasco I knew to capture images that people can use. Images that if needed for a magazine they would be quality
I also learned to be more assertive, you are in this business you are going to have to deal with people you cannot be shy, you just be kind and ask for the shot.
So moving forward in the special event space, I strive to give you the best quality images for your event capturing details candid and posed images. All that you will be able to use whether in a magazine on your website or marketing materials This lesson here taught me to be better and capture great images!
It's Our Anniversary
15 years and counting...
Kustom Kreation Photography
www.kustomkreations4u.com
We are telling our story of how we entered into this photography journey and how things began for us……
Our Story!
The year was 2006
Summer Camp Fun!
So as you know we began our journey in 2006 and we came right out the door swinging... We became immediately the everything photographer
These are a few captured moments at my sons summer camp program!
To tell you the truth the image with my son with the basketball I always felt was fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
It's Our Anniversary and we are sharing our journey with you!
15 years and counting!
Kustom Kreation Photography
www.kustomkreations4u.com
We are telling our story of how we entered into this photography journey and how things began for us……
Our Story!
The year was 2006
Brown Bag of Cash - Diva Dollars
So as you know we began our journey in 2006 and we came right out the door swinging... We became immediately the everything photographer
We created a studio right in our apartment living room and we were scheduling appointments. So aside from the portrait photo session we had reached out to my son's after school program and they were hosting events for the students and one event in particular was a Diva's Night Out for the girls, okay this was a perfect opportunity for us to bring our backdrop and sell printed pictures to those little divas that was interested in having a printed photo, I had worked out a deal with the director of the program to where I would setup a photo area at the event and sell pictures and I would split the proceeds with the program.
Perfect Deal!!!! The Divas were in the House!!!!
So the Diva Night was a pretty successful Event. I brought my niece with me to enjoy the festivities of the night.
Divas Party 2006
Diva Party 2006
After the weekend was over Monday came and I had come to pick up my son after school and give the brown bag of monies to the director of the program, Low and Behold I had received the news that there had been organizational changes within the church/program and that everyone that I once was dealing with positions had been eliminated and they would not be back.
I was at AHHH with what had happen, the folks that I had set a plan in motion with and was putting events on at the church afterschool were now gone, so where does that leave me and this bag of Cash???!!!
There was no-one there that was familiar on what deal I had made with the program director and didn't know anything on the money aspect of what we had did at the event.
So what was a girl to do.
Hold on to the brown bag of Cash or Have it all for the business??
It's Our Anniversary and we are sharing our journey with you!
15 years and counting!
Did someone say photography??!!!
We are telling our story of how we entered in this photography journey and how things began for us …
So as I was saying we picked up our camera in 2006 and we’ve haven’t put it down since… our camera has connected us with so many people places & things it’s amazing how the decision to follow your heart and decide to go for it how life changes for you!
When I first got laid off my job in early 2006 I cashed out my 401k and invested in backdrop and lighting equipment and was looking for anyone who’s interested in taking pictures with my muslin backdrop and lights. Fast forward later that same year when I got my professional grade Camera oh boy it was on and popping this time I’m looking for more people to take pictures with my backdrop lights and stuff.
Take a chance.
Folks really will take a chance with you and if your good they will tell someone else. Just like that I had a business right in the living room of my apartment capturing 2 and 3 hour sessions for $25 why so cheap… because I was an amateur looking to keep practicing to get better with my work.
It’s Our Anniversary
A look behind the scene look at an engagement session as these grooms prepare for their special day! 4-19-20.
So here we are… days away from the New Year.. and we were looking for a easy way to share our year of relationships, experiences and work throughout the year. For us to look back through our file images, is amazing, because you will say to yourself Wow that did happen to us this year So we are going to present to you our year in review in pictures, Not in chronological order, but we will add the dates along the way. Enjoy our sharing of our services with you!
Monica Epps Graduation Photos! Class of 2018
Georgia State Graduate! December 2018
Walker Legacy Power Awards - Atlanta, Georgia - November 2018
Correllations LLC Event Planners Retreat- Chicago, Illinois - November 2018
Royal Baby Shower - November 2018
Halloween Brunch - October 2018
Hamilton’s Halloween Party - October 2018
Vanessa Parker- Business Services Images - October 2018
Endre & Lenorris’s Engagement Party - October 2018
Megan and Mark Newbern Wedding Ceremony - October 2018
Kierra & Jimmy Franklin Wedding Ceremony - September 2018
Olde Town Conyers Wine Festival Chef Table Dinner- September 2018
#Whenwomenheal Brunch Event- August 2018
Jasmine Block’s Baby Shower - September 2018
CeCe’s 50th Birthday Celebration - August 2018
Augustine Wedding Celebration- August 2018
Jordan’s Dedication Services- August 2018
Jerrye William Camp Celebration of Life Service- August 2018
Kim and Carlos Foster 20 Year Vow Renewal Ceremony- September 2018
Stay Tuned for more…. Part Two Up next!
The year was 2007 and just the fall of the previous year we had picked up our camera and we were ready to take on the world and capture everything in it... So as time went on and opportunities presented themselves to us we were happy to oblige. Prom Season on any giving year begins in March and goes through May.
We were contacted by the parents in order to capture images of their son and his date on their way to senior prom. So delighted that we were able to offer our mobile studio services to this client. We arrive at the home in which it was a Pre Prom Party going on complete with all the family and food and the energy was super high. We set up in the living room with our standard gray backdrop and we had a white column that stood to about your thigh area. As we placed the couple in position we begin to capture images of this memorable occasion. I've just recently came by this memories of the past with my humble beginnings. I'm Thankful and Grateful of the journey and experiences that I've had to capture the many couples, family and friends during their seasons of celebrations. It thrills me to connect with so many people and be apart of their life memories. Just like that its a memory at a distant.
This distant memory is now eleven years ago. I pray these two individuals went on to pursue their passion and dreams and are living a success and properous life.
Kustom Kreation Photography 2007
It’s My 11th Anniversary in Photography Service, For the next eleven days, I will journey through my experience of beginning Kustom Kreation Photography…
2007-
After starting my journey fall of 2006 as 2007 approached I was clear on my way to shooting anywhere from Fashion and Glamour, Portrait Weddings and Special events. I begin to shoot my then seven year old son and t-ball team. Taking actions photos of the team as well as individual posed pictures. During this year I became pregnant with my second child. I was not going to allow my pregnancy to be a factor in my budding photography business. More then ever I was pursuing my passion. Capturing my own maternity pictures. Taking on many special events. For the 1st time I was recommended to do special event photography for a celebrity event. I was scarred out of my wits seeing that I was a budding new artist. Nervous and scarred I took on this project and with the feedback I received from my client was one of the biggest lessons to date moving forward capturing special events. This was a real breakout year… I was shooting any and everything…
Portraits * Special Events* Maternity* Daycare Center
With my new baby and camera in tow we were on a mission to capture all that we see….
It’s My 11th Anniversary in Photography Service, For the next eleven days, I will journey through my experience of beginning Kustom Kreation Photography…
2006 is when my journey officially begin after history of creating picture art and always toting my camera around capturing many amazing events in my journey in life. After encouragement for others I finally decided to invest in my 1st DSLR camera (Nikon D50) thanks to my personal photographer friend Willie Ross of Ross Photography that advised me of what camera to get started with. Once I was able to purchase my camera I was eager to capture any and everything. I was now a professional photographer and it was time for friends and family to get on board and hire me for all their photography needs. My initial goal was to be like the 20 minute mall photographer where you go right in take pictures and prints done in less then an hour. I would have my new clients come to my in home studio take pictures and print them off from my inkjet computer and viola! I had a studio & printing facility right in the comforts of home. Over time ideas information and processes change. Grateful for all opportunities that came my way in the very 1st beginning. Every dream has to start somewhere and here’s to my evolution in my photography journey!
Flappy Dresses, designer head gear.. feathers pearls and boas all the details for a special 20's theme birthday celebration. The year was 2012 and in true style Jade Ladson invited us to a intimate dinner party with friends at Brio! Fun Food & Lots of Laughter as we celebrated Jade. We enjoyed great conversation, dinner and delicious desserts All guest came dressed in their best 20's gear!
Jade is always planning something fun and amazing for her friends to celebrate with her!
Cheers to a great celebration!
Planning & Styling By J. Ladson Weddings
Speciality 20's theme Decor by The Kustom Shop
To all the daddies of the world!!! We salute you!!!
Kustom Kreation Photography
The 40/40 Club Celebration
The year was 2010 and I was totally feeling myself… I had received my event planners certificate the year prior I was shipping party décor nationwide and I was shooting wide range of social events, So when my hair dresser Valencia (Styles By Vee) approached me to assist in planning her husband’s 40th surprise birthday party I was all in. We went over all that I can do.. This what I call The total package, planning, arranging vendors photography and party supplies. So we went to work to put on an event that is still one of the best memories of putting on a great party. Valencia and I spent weeks planning preparing and doing site visits to secure both location and other details (cake and table rentals) We secured Aj’s Catering for the food Hair salon for the venue DJ 6five as the Dj Bliss for the Cake and we took care of the rest.
For the Invitations – We decided to go with a Jay-z reasonable doubt album cover look
We arranged for a impromptu photo shoot at their private home and we capture some images one for the invitations the others to be used as a part of the decorations.
Invitations Sent Party ready… It was ShowTime. We worked feverishly to get everything ready and to open up the doors and let the party people in…. Food Folks Fun… It was a night to remember the Dj kept the music pumping… Aj had an amazing spread of great food… I was manning our open air photo booth which everyone was coming by to take allot of fun pictures. Valencia husband was so surprised and overwhelmed at how his wife had secretly put this thing together with all the thoughts and details
Dj Six 5 kept the dance floor full
Photo Booth fun!!!
It made for a great night a memorable party Most definitely one for the record books.
We were exhausted but it was totally worth it…. Can’t wait to do it again!!!
Venue- Jon Banet Hair Salon - Stone Mountain, Ga
Custom Decorations- The Kustom Shop
Catering- Aj's Catering Atlanta
Hair- Styles By Vee
Love Peace & Pose... Grab a Prop & Strike a Pose... We were excited to create this custom photo booth sign collection for an up and coming Soul Train Theme milestone party!!!
It's always allot of fun to grab a prop and smile in the photo booth ...
1...2..3... Love Peace & Pose!
Love Peace & Pose Photo Booth Sign Collection avaliable now in The Kustom Shop!
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Royal Blue & Gold fit for a Queen !
We were totally excited when 1st lady (Monique (DonniNicole.com) called us to capture her daughter's Adreiana Prom Slay Pre Prom Celebration . This event brought out all friends and family to eat fellowship & watch as Adreiana and her handsome Kendal date roll out to prom
1st there was the preparation... We love this part..as it tells the story of the day.. We captured moments as she was getting her makeup was done by her mom...
It's all in the details lots of effort and time is put into this part. Adreiana's dress was custom mad especially for her.. and beautiful sparkling shoes and accessories
... meanwhile while Adreiana was finishing up with her makeup Her date Kendal arrived and we headed out to capture moments of him by himself until it was time for her grand entrance.
It was now time for the reveal . Once Adreiana walked in the room all the oohs and ahhs... A vision of loveliness as everyone admire how beautiful she looked all dressed and ready. We all then headed outside to capture more portraits of family and friends.
The Couple posed for several portraits together...
and then there was Dree....
We can't forget images with friends.... !
and now it's time.... to head on to prom....
kustomkreations4uCaptured: Cheers! April it's been real.. (real quick) wow where is the time going... great month... loaded calendar... now it's time to say goodbye... its May Day in 5... 4... 3... 2... 1.
One of the most wonderful times of the year is Prom Season... You get a chance to see all the young ladies and young men get all dressed up for a night out on the town.. with school friends.
Looking so lovely we had the pleasure of capturing this beautiful lady... her name is Lyric (don't you just love her name) She was preparing for her night out..
We started out capturing images of Lyric getting her makeup done as well as images of her dress shoes & accessories...
Such a great spirit... Lyric's energy was amazing as we were going around capturing many images... posed and candid
Toward the end of our time together we caught up with a few of her friends to capture moments of all of them together. They were then off for their night of fun!
