Life is like a party

Life is like a Party….

Well for us it has been…

For over a decade we’ve have been a special event photographer.

Birthday Parties , Anniversaries Baby showers Girls Night Out Workshops Conferences you name it we’ve captured. Being a special event photographer has so many perks. One thing you are indeed at a party like all the time. You also get to meet an array of beautiful people on the inside and out. You get a chance to visit many different venues. You see a variety of ideas and concepts for celebrations…. did I mentioned the food…. it’s seems like every event the hosts always wants to make sure you get a plate and eat!!! Next is the amazing dessert you get to experience all types of goodness from delicious cakes cupcakes brownies chocolate cover strawberries pretzels… you name it… we’ve captured… and one of the main experiences from being a social event photographer is the history that you are recording… ⠀

Life’s Special moments are really something special!

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5 Things I’m grateful for Today

Today has been a great day! This was one of those days where everything seemed as though it was going my way. From the early rising to prepare for the day to the commute to your work today. The variety of people that I came in contact with today was a great day! So today we are listing the 5 things we are grateful for today!

1. The Breath of Life- Thankful for the early rise, prayer and meditation to accompany waking up this morning.

2. The delicious morning beverage of Hot Chocolate it was so good and tasty this morning

3. The Commute to my work assignment today. We left earlier, although traffic in the city of Atlanta can be pretty congested we had a really smooth right to work today.

4. Capturing many memorable images today of a special event that will be remembered for years to come. (Georgia Stand-Up Ribbon Cutting Ceremony)

5. My very tasty dinner tonight ( I chose to have dinner for one at Smokey Bones) My delicious Salmon dinner was hot and tasty and I enjoyed every morsel that I put in my mouth.

So there you have it! 5 Things that I’m very grateful for today! What about you? What are somethings you are grateful today? Comment Below!

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Memories

“Memories are timeless treasures of the heart”

Everyday we are creating memories what’s even more special is when one that is special is captured in an image. As a photographer I feel honored to capture special memories and even more to be present for some of Life’s most precious moment. On a regular day we receive calls from everyday people putting together something special for a love one and requesting our services to capture that special time.

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The after party!

Being a special event photographer for a number of years, a few things I’ve learned about it is this after everything is said and done there is the after party. So we put a few words together to describe the importance of capturing special memories from milestone moments in life.

When everything is over 

The cake has been cut 

The food has been eaten 

The special guest have spoken 

The music has been played 

The band has dismantled 

The room is being cleaned up 

You gathered your belongings to head out the door… what is left from an exciting memorable evening of social connection laughter and fun will be the images capture of a night that has now became an instant memory and tomorrow you can live to tell the story of what took place and the beauty of telling the story you can back it up with an image of what took place on this magical night!

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My Experience with Special Events Photography

When I first began in photography and I purchased my 1st DSLR Camera I was super excited to be able to create beautiful imagery with this new over $500 purchase. Now that I have this big professional camera I’m in the Big League now!

When I began taking pictures I was capturing a lot of photo sessions mainly families and friends that needed updated images. The event wasn’t too long after doing that that I landed a job capturing a special event. When I did it was pretty fun, I didn’t worry about a lot of lighting challenges and my subjects didn’t have to be placed in front of a backdrop I was just able to go around and capture what I thought were meaningful images of an event. Before too long I was booking lots of events and became a go-to photographer for all things special events.

As I began to hone in on the skill I had in mind that I wanted to have magazine-worthy images. Over the years we have had features in magazines and many copyright release forms have been signed by corporate entities to use our images for different projects as they occurred.

Today you can book us for your next special event we would be delighted to create memorable images for you!

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Building a Company From Scratch!

Just start.

So I want to create an e-course and e-book using the information I’ve gained over the years as it relates to starting my company. (Kustom Kreation Photography, The Kustom Shop)

I began my photography company by just taking pictures. I seized every opportunity to capture. I wanted to capture each and every thing. I also figured in my head that most of the pictures I would take for people would have to be done on the weekends because most people I know worked during the week. Yep so my availability for the weekend was wide open. Saturday’s and Sunday if at all necessary. Then I got to a point I figured because most of the work I was doing was social events. Clients wanted me for a couple of hours so I figured I would have time to squeeze at least 3 events in a day. I eventually was able to do so. That wasn’t something I did often, the way traffic is set up in Atlanta you will never know what it will take to get you there. So while I filled my calendar and allowed the years to go by... during the week.

As a self sufficient entrepreneur we decided we would solicit and create our custom party supplies during the week. So that is what we created... social events on the weekend and custom party supplies during the week. This has went on for quite a number of years.

Creating something from scratch

We have been creating various digital ebooks & guides using our personal journey in building a business

Click Here to search our catalog of guides.

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Hey Mr. DJ

Being a Social Event Photographer, I believe a DJ can make or break your event. Here’s the thing music creates a vibe for your event, so if you have some good music playing you notice how guests might go from tapping their feet to singing along to ultimately making their way to the dance floor. The good Dj will keep this kinda vibe going for the entire duration of the event.

Now in my experience of being present to capture many events there have been times when the music playing was so great and the DJ was going in on the mix, I didn’t want to leave the event. There also have been other times when you have a so-called DJ that was just playing random songs that had no rhyme or reason on why it’s being played. I’ve also witness the deaden of the crowd because the music played was just not right for this party. So if you are planning an event and you are hiring a DJ make sure you get one that will make your guest remember they had a great time. Great Blends, Knows their eras of music , over all just a great entertainer for the night!

For fun we also watch live DJ’s on twitch tv app mixing and blending music online!

Go DJ !!!

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We Create Memories & Moments

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A Special Look at Behind the Scenes for a Special Event

This is my actual favorite category for sharing.

This is where is the magic happening. For years I’ve captured the behind-the-scenes of projects that I’ve been a part of. Over the years I’ve worked for many event planners and catering companies.

Not only have I’ve captured behind the scenes we’ve lent a hand in helping to put things in place for the events.

When we see all the beauty of the event. We know all the work that has gone into it.

We try and capture the behind-the-scenes to give you a glimpse of the magic we are creating.

Thanking all my clients for being the real star of the show and allowing us to capture all the beauty of hard work that went into such a beautiful event.

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7 Reasons why you should hire a photographer for your Special Event

1. To take the pressure off trying to be everything at your event. It’s a difficult task trying to host and take photos at the same time

2. It’s an investment in your memories. When most people put on a party/celebration there is a lot of time

energy and thought that goes into the celebration. Once everything is over the only thing left from the event are memories. Add professional photography as an investment in your memories.

3. Professional Quality of Photos – Although everyone nowadays is toting around smartphones in their hands and the images from the phone have come a long way. Nothing beats the quality and practice eye of a photographer

4. Details and Décor – Like we mentioned before quite a bit of planning goes into your event and that most likely is the Details. Special Event photographers have a way of capturing those items in a special way.

Images that can go on and be shared with the vendors involved in the celebration

5. Candids – This is a favorite. At a Celebration, there is so much going on and professional photographers are there to capture those special moments while no one is looking.

Some of the candid images can become some of the best images in your collection.

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6. A mix of photos- With Professional Photographer’s Images you will have that mix of photos that includes the details of all the candids and posed images of guests in attendance.

7. Special Event Photos make great gifts for your guest! We all like to have a party favor when we leave a celebration. Great photos from the event your attending is one of them

Kustom Kreation Photography- Captures Life’s Special Moments in a Story Telling Way. Planning an Event or In need of Photography Services Reach out to us to discuss your plans with us! We will be happy to assist~!

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10 Things to Consider When Planning a Party

Planning a party is a lot of fun from the start. It allows you to be creative and its always fun when you can create an event to bring people together. We've combined of list of things to consider when planning your next party. This is in no particular order

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1. Decorations

2. Food

3. Desserts

4. The Bar/Drinks

5. Music /Dj

6. The People (Guest List)

7. The Venue (where would the best place to host)

8. Entertainment (Besides Food and Drink what you want your people to do)

9. Activities (Games)

10. Memories (What special memories, traditions are you looking to create)

Depending on the type of event and the reason for putting it together will determine what type of things to consider. For most events it may be just a couple of things from the list (people , food & drinks at home) For other types you may need allot more from the list.

What are some of the most memorable things that you remember when you attend a party?

Comment your answers below!

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Pictures Parties & Positive Vibes

Welcome April 2022!

We are definitely glad to be here! New Month New Goals New Posts! We are challenging ourselves for the next 100 days to do a blog everyday. So far so good we’ve been making steady strides. This month we decided to share information, pictures, party ideas and motivation on the blog this month. Being a special event photographer and having a passion for parties we have tons of images to share from celebrations that we have captured to events we have hosted. Our passion for party allows us to be creative and create special decorations and party supplies to enhance your celebration experience. So look out for more information this month as we share our passion for parties and give inspiration for your celebrations.

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Celebration of Life - Ayesha Lakes

Today we went and paid our respects to a fellow photographer friend. Ayesha Lakes.
We met at event in 2014 and we’ve been connected ever since. Recent years we were members of a few photography networking groups online. Frequently on our social media we engaged in regular comments and support. After attending her beautiful service today their was a pattern in each of the presenters today and they spoke of the genuine kindness that she shared. Based on my interaction with her over the years she’s always made me feel special and noticed. Although their is allot of noise and distraction on line it’s so nice for folks to acknowledge something you are doing.

RIP to my friend. You will indeed be missed!

Frozen In Time

On Yesterday we had the opportunity to capture images for a 5th Birthday Celebration. This beautifully theme party was set up and themed Unicorns. This high energy party made for a great afternoon for children and adults alike. We had the opportunity to stop our work for a moment to capture our image with Elsa (Frozen) she was entertaining all the children at the party with fun games and balloon art.

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For over a decade we’ve have been a special event photographer Birthday Parties Anniversaries Baby showers Girls Night Out Workshops Conferences graduations grand openings you name it we’ve captured

Museum for Black Girls - Houston

October 2021, We had an opportunity to make a quick getaway trip to Houston Texas during this brief weekend trip we were able to visit the Selfie Museum for Black Girls.

I was too excited to have the opportunity. See how I learned about this place was through an Instagram post I once saw. Well one of my friends on Instagram visited a place called the Museum for Black Girls and I instantly felt like I needed to visit that place and when I looked it up the location was Denver Colorado. Denver was not on my radar so I figured I would only just visit the place in photographs online through their Instagram page. Well, that was all well and good until they announced that they were going to be doing a pop-up in Houston Texas. Seeing that I was frequenting Houston all 2021 I knew the next time I had a chance to visit the Museum for Black Girls was on the list of places to visit.

Just like that the quick trip to Houston we were able to visit the Museum and I was able to take boatloads of photos enjoyed the staff and we even were invited back for an Insecure viewing party.

The fun thing about that is … I was in town just as the season 5 premiere of Insecure started So this was a Win-Win for this weekend trip!

The Selfie Museum I was able to visit to celebrate Black Girls as well as a Viewing Party of one of My favorite shows !!!!

Heaven is when all things you love really come together!

Thank you more Please

Thoughts and Reflections of October 2021

Museum for Black Houston - https://www.themuseumforblackgirls.com/

Location: 1141-01 Uptown Park Blvd
Houston, TX 77056

Our Photography Journal: Day 29 : Sister Friend Assistant

We are telling our story of how we entered into

this photography journey and how things began for us……

Our Story!

All the years!

Giving a Big Shout out to my girl my friend my sister. So to tell you the truth sometimes you are blessed with a friend who is in your corner to cheerlead support be a listening ear be a laborer a second shooter if needed no matter what is needed my girl is always down for the cause.

Tonyia Lowe

Every idea concept event that we planned to put together I can count on Tonyia to be there.

I’ve hosted many events celebrations workshops and more and each time I let Tonyia know I need your help.

Without hesitation she lend me a hand to assist wherever and whenever I needed a hand …

She’s also been a customer of our services… family photos sweet 16 maternity wedding she has supported

Planning an event she’s there

I’m doing a photo event she’s there

I’m doing a commercial for my products she’s there

I’m hosted an event for the business she there

I need an assistant with photography job she’s there

So on this 29th day of my photo journal

I’m giving a very public thanks and appreciation for my girl who’s holds me down whenever I need assistance

Just a heads up we got more work to do so get ready!!

Love ya

It’s Our Anniversary!

15 years and counting…

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Our Photography Journal: Day 28 : Design Your Destiny with Tierra Destiny

We are telling our story of how we entered into this photography journey and how things began for us……

Our Story!

The Year 2012

Design your Destiny with Tierra Destiny

We were introduced to Tierra Destiny by our Friend Kara Norman.

Kara, thought Tierra was someone I definitely needed to know My first meeting with Tierra was by phone.

A bit nervous about meeting hearing about all the amazing things she was doing in the business world. When we spoke Tierra she was so real authentic and down to earth. She presented me with an opportunity to come to her conference Design Your Destiny Atlanta ( this was a 3 city conference tour). Kara Norman and I were able to capture moments from this awesome event.

Tierra was so impressed with our work we did she invited us to come to the other cities. I was able to make arrangement and travel to DC which turned out to be another amazing experience and the connections made were just what I needed

As time moved on Tierra ( An amazing Business Coach and Trainer) would constantly pour into me with her knowledge and experience. This time in our journey was a more challenging time. It was during this time in our journey we had received the last of our unemployment benefits. For the 1st time ever we looked to make this photography thing work as a means of supporting ourselves and family.

We made the choice to bet on ourselves!

So the coaching that Tierra would provide to me was so priceless.

She referred me to some awesome clients and she constantly opened many doors of opportunity. I’m so thankful for the many impactful experiences during our times together I’ve learned so much and appreciate those who come into your life at just the right time

Love ya T!

It’s Our Anniversary! 15 years and counting…

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Our Photography Journal: Day 27 : Empowering Ladies & Girls with Kara Norman

We are telling our story of how we entered into this photography journey and how things began for us……

Our Story!

The Year 2011

Empowering Ladies & Girls with Kara Norman

I received a phone call from a Kara Norman and she let me know she saw me at event capturing images and somehow was able to track down who I was. After learning more about us and our work she let me know she’s a big fan of our work!

I was at awww with such a gracious call.

Kara went on to tell me about an empowerment event that she was hosting and wanted to order custom supplies as well as book our photography services for the event.

We were able to put together a custom order and capture images from this wonderful event. Everything turned out great.

That was the very start of not only a business alliance but we wound up becoming great friends.

As time went on Kara being involved in many networks of ladies, I begin receiving invitations to this powerful events that would help and inspire me as a woman and even more a woman in business.

This opened my world to yet another untapped area with our services. As we began to receive referrals from the network that she was heavily involved in.

As time went on we went on to make wonderful history together.

Many milestone moments occurring in both my photography services as well as custom party décor.

We were creating parties with a purpose.

These custom items were used to affirm and empower our clients.

I’m so very thankful for Kara seeking me She’s not only a friend she’s my sister and prayer partner and I appreciate her sooooooo much!

Love ya

It’s Our Anniversary! 15 years and counting…

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Our Photography Journal: Day 26 : Jade Ladson -Special Event Planner Extraordinaire

We are telling our story of how we entered into this photography journey and how things began for us……Our Story!

The Year 2010

Jade Ladson Special Event Planner Extraordinaire

She came to us from a referral from Brandi Starr

Jade, reached out to us for an event she had coming up And needed a photographer.

We came serviced the event everything turned out great.

After the event Jade arranged for a meeting with her to learn more about our services. We are able to meet and I was able to share more of our photography services and shared our portfolio of our custom decoration that we’ve created thus far.

From that meeting Jade hired us for more events. We were thankful for the opportunities she presented to us. In the process of the growing relationship between our companies Jade became a business mentor assisting with many internal challenges that we would face as a small growing company. She assisted with our communication style in dealing with unhappy clients as well as helping us to manage our emotions in business.

We continued to work together more events and custom decorations.

One major opportunity that came to us via Jade Ladson (The Special Occasion) She placed an order with us for a custom Polo Inspired theme party supplies we created this project for the client and posted our creation on our blog. This particular project we organically began to received clients all over the country requesting orders for these collection.

For the next several years (2011- 2014) This was our top selling collection to date. We could go on and on about Jade and the work she done as an wedding planner, event planner Business mentor (coach) & Problem solver. So very thankful for the referral and all the history that was created in between.

Jade Ladson currently is the principal planner and owner of J.Ladson Weddings Full Service Wedding Planning Firm https://www.jladsonweddings.com/

It’s Our Anniversary!

15 years and counting…

Kustom Kreation Photography

www.Kustomkreations4u.com

Our Photography Journal: Day 25 : Networking

We are telling our story of how we entered into this photography journey and how things began for us……

Our Story!

The Year : 2010

Networking

This was the year when we made a point to attend networking events.

Initially I was calling up my buddies and friends and we would go out to some pretty good networking events meeting all types of business owners and professional.

When others weren’t able to make it I had enough confidence to start going on my own.

To this day I have many connections from that time that are in my networking circle today!

It’s Our Anniversary!

15 years and counting…

Kustom Kreation Photography

www.Kustomkreations4u.com

Our Photography Journal: Day 23 : Milestone Dinner Party & Aj'sCatering

We are telling our story of how we entered into this photography journey and how things began for us……Our Story!

The Year : 2009

Milestone Dinner Party & AJs Catering aka Anthony James

December 2009

We were booked to capture images of a milestone birthday dinner party. The dinner setup for the guest was all so beautiful I hadn’t seen anything like it. There was a fellow at the table and I ask if I could take his pictures ( not being familiar with any of the guest at the party I thought he was a guest)

After learning he was the caterer I knew this was a person that we definitely wanted to keep up with.

We are telling our story of how we entered into this photography journey and how things began for us……Our Story!

The Year : 2009

Milestone Dinner Party & AJs Catering aka Anthony James

December 2009

We were booked to capture images of a milestone birthday dinner party. The dinner setup for the guest was all so beautiful I hadn’t seen anything like it. There was a fellow at the table and I ask if I could take his pictures ( not being familiar with any of the guest at the party I thought he was a guest)

After learning he was the caterer I knew this was a person that we definitely wanted to keep up with.

I proudly wear my AJs Catering Apron when duty Calls.

So thankful of that day in December when I didn’t just meet caterer I met a friend someone I can now call brother!!!

Love you

It’s Our Anniversary! 15 years and counting…

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www.Kustomkreations4u.com