The apartment is gravely positioned down a stretch of road littered with trash on both sides. On any given night it would not be safe to walk alone. Weeds have overgrown with a wilderness that mimics the very people that lived there. The apartment buildings exhibit an exhausted appearance of a woman once pretty but... Continue Reading →
My blackness made you uncomfortable even as melanin percolated deep inside you. A melanin so skin deep I was sure you came from the same Georgia sun that had kissed me so passionately. My blackness made you awkward. My blackness extended deeper than your ability to comprehend. A deepness that ruled generations. My blackness forced... Continue Reading →
MODEL Ebony is a beautiful, vibrant, fiery young lady that is currently experiencing homelessness in the Atlanta area. I had the privilege and honor of photographing her one day. She truly shines in front of the camera. Her dream to one day be a performer could be seen in every photo. Ebony’s presence in front... Continue Reading →
Beautiful places in Georgia are not hard to come by. No wonder this place is a hot spot for photoshoot backdrops. The Vaughters' Farm is part of Panola Mountain State Park in Dekalb County. Spending hours walking, meditating, and capturing stunning images is one way to nurture the mind, body, and spirit after a long... Continue Reading →
These photos were taken across from the State Farm Arena and the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Protestors supporting President Elect Biden and President Trump position themselves on opposite sides of the street. As tensions continue to grow, two African American men walk up with makeshift instruments. Without hesitation, they find an open spot,... Continue Reading →
Creative writing about real issues of life. She is pacing back and forth outside of the historical church doors. It is a cold brisk night with few people moving around. The weather has kept most people inside. The church is empty as the time for churchgoers has long passed. Now standing facing the church doors the... Continue Reading →
Great Reflection during this time of crisis. Lake Lanier Atlanta, GA. Be safe!
She is a beautiful vivid flower that requires blooming. She stands out in the box of closed minds. She withers in the presence of weeds that smother her roots and stunts her growth. The soil that is to nurture her is filled with foreign unfamiliar objects that her young roots do not understand. But she... Continue Reading →
It was the summer of 2018 in Atlanta, GA. To be exact it was Saturday, July 21st. Tourists from all over the country were visiting the Historical Martin Luther King Site. Local business owners and their patrons are moving about. The locals are sitting outside chatting and enjoying the day. It really was a lovely... Continue Reading →
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