I’m such a proponent of supporting fellow artists chasing and pursuing their dreams.
My friend wanted to take headshots for his acting career.
I was so excited and happy to help!
8 Easy Ways To Support Your Artist and Entrepreneur Friends
It is your duty to support your friends.
Period.
When it comes to them creating, sharing and pursuing their dreams, you should be front and center, cheering them on in the VIP section of the arena.
Let's find some tangible ways that you can support your loved ones.
Read MoreDC At Home In Home Maternity Photographer | Milk Bath Maternity Session | Alecia Renece Photgraphy
I love when my clients come to me with a creative session idea that I’ve been wanting to try.
My friend wanted to have a Milk Maternity Bath Shoot and I could not have been more honored and excited to shoot this for them!
Her and her husband were too cute and held a picnic themed shoot right in their backyard with their cute pooch!
Sometimes the best place to have your session is right in your home. there is so much beauty that we often take for granted there and we miss perfect opportunities looking elsewhere.
Check out the images form this beautiful shoot!
Playful Portrait Photography Session at The Yards Park Washington, DC | DC Portrait Photographer
Early Morning Portrait Session at The Yards Park
Read MoreWashington DC Colorful Branding Portrait Photography: Justine Williams
It's always an honor to be able to support a fellow entrepreneur with head shots and portraits to use as a part of their brand. And this photo shoot with Justine Williams was no different.
Justine Williams is a Physical Therapist and it was a pleasure and a joy to support on her new book release, "When Comfort Can't Keep You".
This Photoshoot was so much fun. We shot in The Arts District in Hyattsville, Maryland. It's a hidden gem with lots of renovated and painted buildings and murals.
So we got to play around with lots of color and texture in this fun and bright session.
I'm so excited to be able to support and endorse Justine's Business and her book release. I cannot wait to get my copy and you should get yours.
Follow and Support Justine and her business, and be sure to get your copy of her book!
Colorful Washington, D.C. Portrait Photography: Canden Webb
Hanging around Canden is always a great time. This fun and colorful photo session did not disappoint.
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Why I Started "The Free Black Woman" Photo Series
I began The Free Black Woman with one goal in mind; to show the varying beauty and depth of The Black Woman. I was so sick and tired of hearing people label us so simply; "The Angry Black Woman."
Read MoreWhy I Started My Photography Business
I started my photography business with one goal in mind; to capture the natural beauty that already exists on film.
Read MoreBeautiful DC Engagement Photography: Tayo +Craig
This couple is the perfect example of couples being their beautiful selves during a session. Their personalities shined through each photo.
Read MoreThe Free Black Woman - Intro
“The Angry Black Woman”
Solange said it best, “You got the right to be mad…”
The thing is, in a moment I can be angry, I am black and I am a woman. I am learning that I need not to be apologetic about any parts of who I am in any given moment, but when I am placed in the right situation where I may be the only black woman (be it in class, at my job or out with certain social groups), I find myself keeping quiet or making apologies for feeling honestly.
Often times I have to try to avoid being labeled “The Angry Black Woman”. I find myself lying or muting my truth to do so, when the reality is that there are so many things going on right now globally, nationally and personally that I am angry about. And yes, in those moments I am angry. I am black. I am a woman.
None of those descriptions evoke a sense of shame or embarrassment when used alone, but somehow when they are melded together, they have the ability to silence opinions, cause others to scoff and completely discredit my feelings and takes on life altogether.
As I said, in a moment, I can be angry, I am Black and I am a woman, but I am so many other things. The only thing that is constant is that I am a child of God, I am forgiven and I am Loved. Beyond that, I am free to be anything that I choose to be.
I am a Free Black Woman, and I am free to be LOVED, BEAUTIFUL, CREATIVE, and yes, I am even free to be ANGRY. The Black Woman is not your stereotype that you have been taught for her to be. She is so much more than what you contrive her to be in your mind, and she has the right to choose to be.
This is how the idea for “The Free Black Woman” was given to me. Black women are so multifaceted, so deep, and so beautifully unique. No two Black women are the same. Each has their own journey, their own experiences, beliefs, ideas, likes, dislikes, hobbies, and opinions. Yet so many of us feel the need to shrink ourselves into bite sized pieces so that the World can “handle” us— “tolerate” us… No!
I should not have to make myself small for you. None of us should. Open your mind and understand that the Black Woman is free to define herself for herself, by herself. We don’t need your permission.
My goal is to show the World just how diverse, exceptional, proud and beautiful every kind of Black Woman is. My goal is to capture and give a voice to #100FreeBlackWomen.
So as a free black woman, come as you are, share your voice and your beauty by being a part of this ongoing photo project. Let’s show the World the many faces of The Free Black Woman.
If you are in the DC area and are interested in Participating, click this link or the photo below to sign up for June 23rd. This will be ongoing, so if you cannot make it to this meeting, there will be many others and in other locations, as well.
Sign Up By clicking the photo above!