CAPTURING MOMENTS IN TIME

PORTRAITS

A woman with styled dreadlocks making a playful face and extending her hands toward the camera, sitting on a red patterned sofa with a wall of colorful albums behind her.
A young man in a plaid suit with a bow tie sitting in a sports car, holding a pink phone, looking to the side, outdoors with trees in the background.
Young woman in graduation cap and gown making a playful face at Clayton State University graduation event.
Four young men dressed in formal suits standing near a black car, talking and joking outdoors with green trees in the background.
A woman with long braided hair, wearing a white tank top and ripped jeans with gold chains and jewelry, sitting on a black chair facing forward in a room decorated with vintage album covers and posters.
A young girl and an older woman, likely her mother, sitting inside a car, smiling and laughing together.
A woman with braided hair poses in front of a car at night, with tall city buildings illuminated in the background, in a black and white photo.
A person with dark skin, bald head, and wearing jewelry, illuminated by blue light in a dark setting.
A woman smiling with dark hair, wearing a white top and a necklace, standing outdoors in front of leafy bushes.
A young man with dark skin, wearing a black vest, pearl necklace, and a shiny silver and white cape, standing next to a classical white column with a blue background.
A young girl and an older woman stand outdoors in front of green and red foliage. The girl has her hair styled in braided buns and is smiling broadly. The woman, wearing a blue patterned sleeveless top, has blonde hair and is slightly smiling.
A young woman with long, braided hair in a plaid jumpsuit, sitting on the floor against a black background, looking at the camera.
Black and white photo of a young woman with curly hair, smiling, in front of leafy bushes. She is wearing earrings and a floral patterned top.
Black and white photo of a man with short dark hair, a goatee, and a mustache, smiling outdoors in front of leafy bushes, wearing a t-shirt and a chain necklace.
A young woman in a white dress and graduation gown with a blue hood is celebrating her graduation outdoors on a bridge with a city skyline in the background. She is holding her graduation cap in the air and smiling.
A woman in a navy graduation gown and cap with a yellow tassel, facing a city skyline with tall buildings, trees, and a partly cloudy sky.
A man with a beard and bald head, dressed in black sleeveless shirt and pants, sitting on a white platform, with one hand resting on his chin, accessorized with a shell necklace, bracelet, and a white fabric draped over his shoulder, inside a bright
Woman with long braided hair wearing a wide brown hat, a necklace, and a plaid top, holding her hat with one hand against a black background.
A young man with a shaved head and beard looking downward, standing indoors near a large grid window with a blurred outdoor scene in the background.
A confident young man with a bald head, beard, and mustache, wearing a pearl bead necklace and a metallic shoulder piece, posing with a clenched fist against a dark gradient background.
A person with light skin and blonde curly hair smiling widely with their mouth open, outdoors on a sunny day, with tall grass and a blue sky in the background.
A man in a navy blue shirt, white pants, and black shoes kneeling with one foot on a small white classical-style column, posing against a blue background, wearing a navy blue headscarf and a single blue-tinted monocle.
Smiling young woman sitting outdoors on a white blanket, wearing a CSUDH sweatshirt and a graduation cap, surrounded by books and a mug, with yellow flowers and trees in the background.
Four young men dressed in formal attire, including suits, vests, bow ties, and accessories, standing in a line outdoors on a park pathway surrounded by green trees, with each one striking a pose.
Close-up portrait of a young man with dark skin, wearing a black cap and a single blue-tinted monocle over his left eye, illuminated by blue and red lighting in a dark setting.
A woman with long dreadlocks, wearing a white top and multiple gold jewelry, standing in front of a wall covered with colorful record album covers.
A woman with long dreadlocks sitting on a vintage red sofa, touching her extended leg. She is wearing a white top, ripped blue jeans, and gold jewelry. Behind her is a wall decorated with numerous colorful album covers.
A woman in a red sequined gown posing with her hand on her head in front of a colorful, ornate building with decorative arches and a dragon-like design on the roof, and green and purple plants.
Close-up of a man wearing a blue satin durag and a black shirt, with one side of his face illuminated and the other in shadow, against a dark blue background.

EVENTS

Large group of diverse people, many wearing blue shirts, participating in a synchronized outdoor exercise or dance session in a parking lot.
An elderly man speaking at a podium with flags behind him, while seated adults listen attentively.
A woman singing into a microphone on stage, wearing a colorful, patterned dress and large red earrings.
Woman wearing a decorated blue and gold masquerade mask with feathers and a gold sequined jacket at a party.
Group of people at the starting point of a race, standing under a rainbow-colored inflatable finish arch with the word 'FINISH' on it, in an outdoor park setting.
Miami Hurricanes football players in red jerseys with white numbers and helmets, standing on the sideline during a game, with a packed stadium filled with fans in the stands.
Two people in conversation at a professional event, with several other attendees in the background.
Two people in bright yellow and green jackets sharing a close moment in front of a stage with a live band, which includes a singer, guitarist, bassist, and drummer, under purple stage lighting.
Two women smiling and celebrating at a race event, standing under an arch with colorful decorations and a sign that says 'START'.
A woman in a mauve robe and hood is performing on stage with arms outstretched, surrounded by a choir dressed in white and beige robes with hoods. The background is dark with a lit exit sign above.
Bird's eye view of a large group of people standing in a parking lot, spaced apart, wearing mostly blue shirts.
Group of women participating in breast cancer awareness event, some wearing pink clothing, exercising outdoors on a cloudy day, with trees and a green food truck in the background.
Group of people standing outdoors in a wooded area, listening to a woman speaking, dressed in casual clothing and holding papers.
Two men in suits smiling and shaking hands at a formal event in a conference hall with other people in the background.
A woman wearing a pink rhinestone mask with feathers, pearl necklace, and a dark dress is dancing at a party with other women in the background, some also wearing masks and festive attire.
Swimmer in blue cap and goggles performing the butterfly stroke in a swimming pool.
Overhead view of a person playing a drum set with multiple cymbals in a dim, blue-lit setting.
Man playing billiards, aiming at the cue ball on a green pool table with other billiard balls nearby, in a dimly lit room with onlookers in the background.
Group of people dancing and celebrating in a large indoor hall with blue ceiling lights and a wooden floor.
A couple dancing at a Christmas celebration, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background, and the man holding the woman's hand and smiling.
Two swimmers diving into the pool at the start of a race, with spectators in the background.
Four professionally dressed people standing together in front of a stage with red curtains and blue, white, and red balloons, smiling for the photo.
People dancing and singing at a celebration event indoors, dressed in white and gray attire, with colorful lighting in the background.
Four people smiling and posing at a back-to-school event, holding shirts that say 'Back to School Bash 2022', with balloons and a canopy in the background.
Two golf carts surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, carrying golf bags filled with clubs.
A young man in a green floral blazer playing a saxophone at a festive indoor event with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.
Musician playing keyboard on stage with an audience sitting in front, illuminated by blue stage lighting.
Music band performing on stage with purple lighting, audience seated in chairs and on the floor, in a dark indoor venue.
A woman in a pink dress speaking or singing into a microphone at an outdoor event with a large audience seated on the grass and in chairs, with trees in the background.
College football game with players in orange and blue uniforms on the field, and a large crowd of spectators in the stands, many wearing red, white, and blue.
Group of people dancing at an outdoor nighttime event, some wearing casual clothing and festive accessories.
A woman in a bright yellow off-shoulder dress singing into a microphone on stage with a Yamaha keyboard behind her.
A band performing on stage with guitar, microphone, and keyboard, with multiple musicians in the background under dim blue stage lighting.
A woman with curly red hair on a harp, wearing elegant earrings and a dress, smiling softly next to a microphone.
An American football game in progress at a stadium, with players on the field and spectators in the stands.
A man holding a microphone and clipboard stands in front of a black grand piano in a plain white room.
Older man and woman sitting in folding chairs at an outdoor event, laughing and enjoying the day.
Two performers dressed in tribal costumes on stage with jungle-themed backdrop and props, including trees and a deer, under low lighting.
People dancing and taking photos at an outdoor event during twilight with modern buildings in the background.
A group of women at a celebration, some dancing and clapping, with balloons in the background, wearing red, black, and white outfits.
Musicians performing on stage, the lead singer holding a microphone with a band in the background, dim stage lighting.
A group of people during a Christmas-themed interview or recording session in a studio with holiday decorations, including a wreath and Christmas hats.
A live performance on a stage with musicians and a singer, audience seated in front in a dark theater.
A group of young people dressed in red and white sportswear playing drums indoors, with people watching and balloons in the background.
A large group of people participating in a walkathon or organized walk event on a paved path in a park with green grass, trees, and a fenced playground in the background, along with a building, parking lot, and tents.
Musician speaking on stage with musical instruments and keyboard, audience sitting and listening in a dimly lit venue.
Group of people gathered outdoors at night, smiling and posing for a photo, with parked cars and trees in the background.
A live music performance on a dimly lit stage with a singer in a suit, accompanied by a pianist, drummer, and a bassist. Audience members sit in front of the stage.
A performer dressed in a colorful, reflective geometric-patterned outfit and hat, singing into a microphone on stage.
Four people playing golf on a lush green course with trees in the background, one person swinging a golf club.
A group of people walking and biking on a winding paved trail through a lush green forest.
People in a swimming pool participating in a water aerobics class on a sunny day with umbrellas and lounge chairs around.
A woman with curly hair singing into a microphone on stage with colorful lighting.
Two women riding in separate golf carts along a golf course with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

A group of people in a community center or meeting room, with two men shaking hands in the foreground, surrounded by women and men engaged in conversation, with paintings and a clock on the wall.
A woman standing behind a podium with American flags in the background, holding a microphone and speaking at an event.
A woman in a red blazer and a star-spangled scarf talks to a young girl with braided hair and hoop earrings inside a colorful restaurant or cafe.
A woman dressed as Mrs. Claus and a man dressed as Santa Claus sitting on a bench, waving. The woman is smiling, wearing a red dress with a green and white apron that says 'Merry Christmas,' and a red and white bonnet. Santa is in his traditional red
A group of people outdoors at a festive event, including a woman and a girl wearing bright green "The Grinch" sweaters, a man wearing a black jacket and baseball cap, and another woman with glasses and a red jacket, with decorated booths and other pe
Two women participating in a race, wearing matching blue tie-dye shirts with a pineapple and sunset graphic, and holding water bottles. They are outdoors with greenery in the background.
A group of people gathered outside a building for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, with blue and white balloons on either side, and one woman in a sash and crown taking a photo.
Group of diverse people participating in a fun run or walk event outdoors, wearing matching blue tie-dye shirts with a sunset and pineapple graphic, some are smiling and waving, with a mix of older and middle-aged adults, in a park-like setting with
A ribbon-cutting ceremony taking place outdoors with five women standing behind a podium decorated with a badge. One woman in the center is holding scissors, and others are holding a red ribbon. There are colorful balloons arching above them, a backd

REAL ESTATE

Exterior view of Flint River Community Center building with large glass windows, white sunshade structure, and brick accents under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a water park with multiple water slides, pools, and a lazy river, surrounded by parking lots and green spaces.
A modern building with white exterior, parking lot with cars, accessible parking spaces, a sidewalk, some small trees, and a background of green trees under a colorful sunset sky.
Front view of McDonough Municipal Court building with brick facade, columns, and a fountain in front, surrounded by green grass and trees under a partly cloudy blue sky.
An aerial view of a historic brick courthouse with a tall clock tower, surrounded by a green lawn, trees, and a parking lot, under a blue sky with clouds.
An aerial view of a large parking lot with parked cars, surrounded by trees and a building with a covered entrance.
An aerial view of a large building complex with surrounding parking lots, green lawns, a playground with swings, and a small basketball court.
An aerial view of a small town square during sunset, featuring a white clock tower with Roman numerals, surrounding trees, parked cars, and buildings with storefronts.
Construction site with an excavator and trucks, preparing foundation with cleared and leveled dirt.
Exterior of a modern building with white walls, large windows, and orange and gray patterned panels, under a bright blue sky. There is a concrete walkway leading up to the entrance, a tree with no leaves, and a bench in the foreground.
A small town street with a row of cars parked along the curb, leading to a red brick municipal complex with columns and American flags in front, surrounded by manicured bushes and trees
Aerial view of Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center, a large modern building with a flat roof and parking lot, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Wooden ramp with railings leading to a house, surrounded by green trees in a wooded area.
Aerial view of a large parking lot surrounded by trees and a single-story building, with a pond and a sports complex in the background.
An aerial view of a small town square at sunset, with a park surrounded by shops and a historic courthouse with a clock tower.
Exterior view of Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center in Clayton County, Georgia during daytime. The building has a brick and gray facade, with a covered entryway, parking spaces, and landscaping with bushes and flowering plants.
Modern community center building with large glass windows, white architectural features, and a bright blue sky in the background.
Front view of McDonough Municipal Court building with a brick and cream facade, large columns, a fountain in the foreground, and a woman standing near the entrance, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Aerial view of a parking lot and playground adjacent to a building with white roof, surrounded by green grass, trees, and pathways.
Aerial view of a modern residential apartment complex with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, parking lots, and landscaped green spaces, surrounded by trees and roads.
Exterior view of Flint River Community Center with modern architectural design, a large entryway with a white and brown overhang, glass doors, and a blue sky background.
Aerial view of a large hospital complex with parking lots and surrounded by trees.
Aerial view of a construction site with a partially built structure, construction machinery, and materials across reddish dirt ground.
Central fountain with water sprays in a park, surrounded by brick paving, trees, and a historic brick building with a clock tower under a blue sky with clouds.
Aerial view of a small town featuring a central park with large trees, surrounded by low-rise commercial buildings, parking lots, and streets, with houses and trees extending into the background.
Aerial view of a small town square with parked cars, trees, and an outdoor event with tents and people, surrounded by shops and buildings.
A golf course with a green putting area next to a pond with small waterfalls, surrounded by trees and open land, under a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a construction site with a building in progress, surrounded by parked cars, trees, and nearby buildings.

LANDSCAPES

Wide view of a green forested mountain landscape extending to the horizon with cloudy sky above.
A person walking with a dog on a trail through a forest with autumn leaves on the ground and trees with orange and brown foliage.
Close-up of a white off-road vehicle driving on a dirt path in a dense green forest.
Dry wild grasses and plants with seed heads in a field against a pale blue sky, winter setting.
A dense forest during fall with many trees, some with orange leaves, and a ground covered in fallen leaves.
View of a lake with a cloudy sky, framed by a porch with stone pillars and wooden beams.
Aerial view of a residential neighborhood with houses near a large lake, surrounded by trees with fall foliage.

FOOD

Tiered tray with assorted baked goods on top and individual dessert cups with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream underneath.
Deviled eggs topped with microgreens served on a white rectangular platter.
Assorted French toast with powdered sugar and fresh berries on wooden trays.
Dessert display with strawberry cupcakes topped with whole strawberries and white and red swirled icing, assorted cookies including oatmeal, chocolate, and sugar cookies.
Table setting with gold charger plates, navy blue napkins, gold utensils, and small black gift boxes with gold polka dots and navy ribbons.
Multiple dessert parfaits in clear glasses with whipped cream, fruit layers, and sponge cake, arranged on a wooden surface.
Seasoned pan-seared fish fillets garnished with fresh herbs in a stainless steel serving tray.
Several shrimp cocktails served in small glasses on a decorative gold tray.
Buffet-style food trays with roasted chicken garnished with tomatoes and herbs, and another tray with salad in the background.
Person holding a pineapple filled with mixed fruit and vegetables, including broccoli, pineapple, chicken, and other ingredients, outdoors.
A buffet table with strawberry-topped cupcakes, assorted cookies, a salad with cucumbers and cranberries, and garlic bread. Greenery decor at the front.
A buffet table with assorted croissants, bread rolls, sliced cheeses, and meats, decorated with crystal candle holders.
Assorted cupcakes with various frosting flavors and decorations on a decorative tray, with a blurred shiny background.
Several small appetizers served in white boat-shaped dishes on a multi-tiered wooden display, dimly lit.
A stack of freshly baked dinner rolls garnished with chopped herbs.
Several pink bottles with black caps on a white dish, each labeled with a pink magnolia flower and the word 'magnolia'.
Buffet with trays of salad and other dishes, some covered with shiny metal lids, in a serving station.
Table with multiple glasses containing layered appetizers, possibly parfaits or salads, on a wooden stand at an event or party, dimly lit with purple and yellow lighting.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY RESOURCES

A portrait of a woman with short curly hair, wearing large hoop earrings and an orange dress, sitting against a dark background.

Portrait Masters

Posing Cards

A woman sitting on a black stool against a dark background, wearing a black sun hat and a black outfit, with one leg crossed over the other and her arms resting on her knee.

Portrait Masters

Pose Curve Cards

A woman and a man with large afro hairstyles outdoors in a field with mountains in the background. The woman wears a cream knit sweater with shoulder cutouts and a brown satin skirt, and the man wears a dark brown sweater and light-colored pants. The woman stands with her back leaning against a ladder, while the man is seated on the ladder, both looking at the camera.

Portrait Masters

Couples Digital

Posing Cards

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