Our Photography Journal: Day 8 : Summer Camp Fun!

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!

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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

Our Photography Journal: Day 7 : Brown Bag of Cash- Diva Dollars!

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

Divas Party 2006

Diva 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!

Kustom Kreation Photography

www.kustomkreations4u.com

Our Photography Journal: Day 6

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 and I decided to purchase my 1st DSLR Camera and take the world by storm by becoming a photographer! This is me and my son who became my subject… I’m thankful of this reminder to keep going! I didn’t know allot about photography(lights , settings, lenses, etc.)  but I had child like vision and fantasy to be the everything photographer…. You need pictures… we got a camera and we will take them for you… We got lots to share so stay tune as we take a walk down memory lane!


It’s Our Anniversary!!!  

Kustom Kreation Photography

www.Kustomkreations4u.com 

Our Photography Journal : Day 2:

Did someone say photography??!!!

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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

Kustom Kreation Photography

www.Kustomkreations4u.com

10 Types of Events to Capture

The “Fun” damentals of Social Event Photography As a Photographer who captures lots of

social events we are listing 10 Types of Events we Have Captured!

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Birthday Party

  1. Baby Shower

  2. Anniversary Celebration

  3. Business Launch

  4. Family Reunion

  5. Prom/ Homecoming

  6. Festival

  7. Back to School

  8. Workshop/Conference

  9. Holiday

Stay tuned for Our “Fun” damentals of Special Event Photography . We will be breaking down more of how we work and capture these various memorial images.

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The Top 10 Things we capture for Special Event Photography

The “Fun” damentals of Social Event Photography Series:

As a Photographer who captures lots of social events we are listing

10 things we captured when we are booked for your event .

  1. Decorations

  2. Food

  3. Desserts

  4. Bar / Drinks

  5. Music / DJ

  6. People / Guest

  7. Venue

  8. Entertainment

  9. Activities

  10. Memories

Stay tuned for Our “Fun” damentals of Special Event Photography . We will be breaking down more of how we work and capture these special images.

Kustom Kreation Photography 2020 In Review - Part One

Dear 2020, Although things didn't go as WE planned out. I'm thankful to all the opportunities to capture moments... in a safe way.... weddings birthdays graduations family session and more... these relationships and experiences are unforgettable! Our visual journey 2020! Part One

The Black Hair Experience- Popup Exhibit Atlanta

#blackhair #popupexhibit #Atlanta We recently visited The Black Hair Experience and we had a great time going down memory lane of the various hair experiences and memories we have in our life. We visited each exhibit and took a number of fun photographs! If you are in or around Atlanta make sure to check it out: https://www.theblackhairexperience.com/

You Need A Bigger Pot

So today was the day we decided to re-pot our plant, her name is Marianne and she is a peace lily. We’ve actually owned Marianne for over 20 years, she was purchased during a time of my employment at The Home Depot. Marianne has been with us over the years and she is just around she’s grown big shes had some tough time and We’ve re-potted her in the past in a smaller pot where she has remained for years. 

Knowing that it was time to re-pot her but she just seems content so We haven’t bothered with her until today it was time. 

During this time as we were pulling her out and just looking to see what size pot we were going to need. As I felt down in the soil and felt all of the roots that have grown and became so entangled with each other I pulled her up from her existing pot an epiphany came to me. The epiphany showed me that as this plant is bound to this pot and is desperate need of a bigger pot so that its roots can spread out and grow that is also what we need as human beings. We have goals and desires in our hearts. In order for us to grow past where we are we must get into a bigger pot. Where we are currently has been a good journey and a good ride, but to avoid being stagnant stuck and stale it is imperative that we are repotted into a new and bigger pot.

There is so much in nature that teaches us just small lessons in life. As I put my hands in the soil and was looking to upgrade my plant pot  It came to me clear as day that I need a bigger pot as well. I need to allow my roots to spread out and grow. My roots need more room. So today I’m decided to get into a bigger pot I’m recommitting to the goals that I have written down. I will work to achieve them. One by one small steps will be taken.

Today I’ve decided to get into a bigger pot so that I can allow my roots to spread and have room for more development and growth. 

So I’m saying Loud & Proud:

“I’m getting into  a Bigger Pot”

Feed your empathic soul

Despite everything that is going on in the world today! It's still a Great Day to Be Alive! 

We were called into existence during this time in history for a specific aim and purpose. 

Sending Prayers Peace and Positive Vibes to all those that are in need. 

Prayer Moment - Kustom Kreation Photography

Below we combined a list of activities that you can do to ease the anxiety and grief that allot of people are dealing with during this time. We suggest doing a few things that enriches the body and the spirit. Realize the power you have in you ( we are made in the image and Likeness of God)

Quick and Easy fixes to your spirit

Here’s our list:

  • Turn off the news

  • Take a break from Social Media

  • Spend sometime outdoors

  • Take a drive

  • Go sit in a park

  • Grab Lunch and sit in the park

  • Grab Paper Pen ( markets colored pencils crayons) do some drawing

  • Go for a walk

  • Color in a coloring book

  • Do some journaling

  • Write some gratitude notes

  • Start a garden or plant some seeds

  • Write down 5 reasons that it’s a great day to be alive

Ponce City Market- Kustom Kreation Photography

We hope a few of these suggestions will help to create a sense of peace.

Thank you for reading!

New Month- April is Here

So just like that April has arrived.... not without overcoming any challenges that the month of March has brought to us! Despite it All It’s a great day to be alive!!! Happy to flip my super cute calendar to April! Created by @ohsopaperco

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Faith- Free Download!

In these trying times and with so much going on in the world now more than ever people need a prayer they need something positive to keep them going and for most of us We got to have FAITH to get us through.

For years, I’ve rode around with my faith image and a bottle of mustard seeds right next to them. When I’m feeling down and I need to overcome I simply open up the bottle and take out one and look at how small it is and read over the bible verse Matthew : 17:20


 “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. “


We want to encourage today and always keep the Faith Keep holding on.. and when in doubt measure it up with holding in your hand a mustard seed!

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Faith Mustard Seeds  Bible Verse

It’s Shout-out to a Dj!!

It’s shout-out a DJ Friday!!! Anyone should know the key to a Good to Great Event is an Awesome DJ!!! They can literally make or break your event .... trust me I know... 😊😬😊... Big Shoutout to all the Djs that “Cold Rock the Party” in my best Mc Lyte Voice! 🎤 

⠀ #wherethepartyat ⠀

Scrolling memory lane of our #specialeventphotography⠀

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⠀

Resource Tools and Information - Covid 19

Wow what a change has come to the World in the last few weeks! We pray that everyone has what they need and continuing to stay safe. Beyond encouragement and a prayer we ask that if you are feeling any fear anxiety to shift your mindset to positive thoughts and an attitude of gratitude. I’m a Big Believer in A Higher Being and I know that nothing happens without HIS permission. Take some time to breathe meditate and journal it really can assist with any of anxiety you maybe facing. Below we've listed some information that we had on hand that we want to share with our community.

Tools and Information - Covid 19

Fema Website

If anyone is directly effected and will need emergency help please make sure to reach out to FEMA each state has an allotment of monies and this is a first come 1st serve basis
The Website is : https://www.fema.gov/disasters

Stress and Anxiety:

If you need to talk to someone Text : “Home” 741741
“When you are feeling depressed, sad or going through any kind of emotional crisis , a crisis worker will text you back immediately and continue to text with you. Many people prefer text to talking on the phone. It’s a free service to anyone”

Water Resources:

Filter/ or Boil your water and put into containers
Toilet Tissue shortage: Use napkins Paper towels or old school way water and washcloth

Website Resources for Children to learn :

PBS Kids
E- Learning for Kids
Highlight kids
Fuel the Brain
Study Jams
Smithsonian Learning

Home Made Hand Sanitizer

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