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I followed curiosity to a different country and let creativity lead.

I’ll tell you.

#travelphotographer #bim #photographer #art #editorial

This is power that can’t be taken.

Model/Creative Director: @javonta.g
Makeup Artist: @kennythemua @skinwitchartistry
Photographer: @visualtothet

#dallastx #dallasphotographer #creativedirector #dallasmakeupartist #austintx #frightfest

This is power that can’t be taken.

Model/Creative Director: @javonta.g
Makeup Artist: @kennythemua @skinwitchartistry
Photographer: @visualtothet

#dallastx #dallasphotographer #creativedirector #dallasmakeupartist #austintx #frightfest

This is power that can’t be taken.

Model/Creative Director: @javonta.g
Makeup Artist: @kennythemua @skinwitchartistry
Photographer: @visualtothet

#dallastx #dallasphotographer #creativedirector #dallasmakeupartist #austintx #frightfest

This is power that can’t be taken.

Model/Creative Director: @javonta.g
Makeup Artist: @kennythemua @skinwitchartistry
Photographer: @visualtothet

#dallastx #dallasphotographer #creativedirector #dallasmakeupartist #austintx #frightfest

Becoming her, in real time

#bim #unapologetic #creative #photographer

Becoming her, in real time

#bim #unapologetic #creative #photographer

Becoming her, in real time

#bim #unapologetic #creative #photographer

Becoming her, in real time

#bim #unapologetic #creative #photographer

How I select models:

1. Energy & presence
Every person in front of my camera carries themselves differently, so I pay attention to energy first. I look for presence, comfort, and the ability to embody a story beyond posing.

2. Instagram & aesthetic flow
I also pay attention to Instagram. Your page showcases your work, themes, and overall aesthetic. It shows me if you have a creative flow, versatility, and the ability to adjust while still staying true to your presence.

3. Direction & adaptability
Working with different personalities has taught me that direction isn’t one-size-fits-all. I read energy, lean into what feels natural, and shape the vision around who they already are. The goal isn’t to make someone fit a concept, it’s creating space for them to become part of it.

4. Presence
How you carry yourself naturally matters more than perfect posing. I notice how you exist in front of the camera before any direction is given.

5.Collaboration & adaptability
I look for people who aren’t afraid to be themselves, speak up, and add to the idea. This is a collaboration, not a one-way direction. I value models who can flow with direction, contribute creatively, and still stay grounded in their own presence.

The vision may stay the same, but the story becomes theirs. That’s where the magic happens.
#dallasphotographer #dallastx #dallasmodels #dallascreatives #dallastxphotographer

This is what 11 years looks like
#behindthescenes #dallasphotographer #dallasmodels #dallastx #portrait

10+ years of photography taught me this:

The way you move in your craft determines who you attract.

When you respect your work,
the right clients will too.

When you protect your vision,
your work speaks louder.

When you stop saying yes to everything,
you make room for what actually aligns.

For the creatives building something real … this is for you.

Save this & come back to it.
#photographer #tips #dallasphotography #creativejourney #blackfemalephotographer

10+ years of photography taught me this:

The way you move in your craft determines who you attract.

When you respect your work,
the right clients will too.

When you protect your vision,
your work speaks louder.

When you stop saying yes to everything,
you make room for what actually aligns.

For the creatives building something real … this is for you.

Save this & come back to it.
#photographer #tips #dallasphotography #creativejourney #blackfemalephotographer

10+ years of photography taught me this:

The way you move in your craft determines who you attract.

When you respect your work,
the right clients will too.

When you protect your vision,
your work speaks louder.

When you stop saying yes to everything,
you make room for what actually aligns.

For the creatives building something real … this is for you.

Save this & come back to it.
#photographer #tips #dallasphotography #creativejourney #blackfemalephotographer

10+ years of photography taught me this:

The way you move in your craft determines who you attract.

When you respect your work,
the right clients will too.

When you protect your vision,
your work speaks louder.

When you stop saying yes to everything,
you make room for what actually aligns.

For the creatives building something real … this is for you.

Save this & come back to it.
#photographer #tips #dallasphotography #creativejourney #blackfemalephotographer

10+ years of photography taught me this:

The way you move in your craft determines who you attract.

When you respect your work,
the right clients will too.

When you protect your vision,
your work speaks louder.

When you stop saying yes to everything,
you make room for what actually aligns.

For the creatives building something real … this is for you.

Save this & come back to it.
#photographer #tips #dallasphotography #creativejourney #blackfemalephotographer

10+ years of photography taught me this:

The way you move in your craft determines who you attract.

When you respect your work,
the right clients will too.

When you protect your vision,
your work speaks louder.

When you stop saying yes to everything,
you make room for what actually aligns.

For the creatives building something real … this is for you.

Save this & come back to it.
#photographer #tips #dallasphotography #creativejourney #blackfemalephotographer

10+ years of photography taught me this:

The way you move in your craft determines who you attract.

When you respect your work,
the right clients will too.

When you protect your vision,
your work speaks louder.

When you stop saying yes to everything,
you make room for what actually aligns.

For the creatives building something real … this is for you.

Save this & come back to it.
#photographer #tips #dallasphotography #creativejourney #blackfemalephotographer

If the setup isn’t fun, I don’t want it.

#dallasphotographer #dallasart #travelphotographer #dallastx #bim

I needed time to come back to myself. Not the version people had access too…
But the one I recognize.
I’ve been quiet , but I’ve been growing.
#connect #dallasphotographer #blackcreatives

I needed time to come back to myself. Not the version people had access too…
But the one I recognize.
I’ve been quiet , but I’ve been growing.
#connect #dallasphotographer #blackcreatives

I needed time to come back to myself. Not the version people had access too…
But the one I recognize.
I’ve been quiet , but I’ve been growing.
#connect #dallasphotographer #blackcreatives

Circle & Flow 🌿📸

A small, intentional circle for women photographers in Dallas where we journal, share, and support each other.

📅 March 22nd
Picnic blankets & water provided. Bring a snack if you’d like. DM to join 🤍#dallasphotographer #meetup #photowalk #picnic

Tag a creative you think would love this space

I’m still the same me
#dfw #dallasphotographer #dallasmodels

Barbados isn’t just a destination, it’s a rhythm, a spirit, a connection to nature that runs deep. Watching life slow down at the springs reminds me that beauty here isn’t staged, it just exists. Real moments, real energy, real island soul.

#bim #barbados #creatives #reggaeartist #travelphotographer

Island time feels like a deep breath you didn’t realize you needed. The hours stretch gently, the breeze moves slower, and somehow your heart follows. Nothing rushed, nothing forced …just the quiet permission to exist, to notice, to feel.

Out here, time isn’t chased… it’s savored.

#bim #barbados #dallasphotographer #bajan #travelphotographer