2007 On a mission to capture everything- My anniversary journal

It’s My 11th Anniversary in Photography Service, For the next eleven days, I will journey through my experience of beginning Kustom Kreation Photography…

2007-

After starting my journey fall of 2006 as 2007 approached I was clear on my way to shooting anywhere from Fashion and Glamour, Portrait Weddings and Special events. I begin to shoot my then seven year old son and t-ball team. Taking actions photos of the team as well as individual posed pictures. During this year I became pregnant with my second child. I was not going to allow my pregnancy to be a factor in my budding photography business. More then ever I was pursuing my passion. Capturing my own maternity pictures. Taking on many special events. For the 1st time I was recommended to do special event photography for a celebrity event.  I was scarred out of my wits seeing that I was a budding new artist. Nervous and scarred I took on this project and with the feedback I received from my client was one of the biggest lessons to date moving forward capturing special events. This was a real breakout year… I was shooting any and everything…

Portraits * Special Events* Maternity* Daycare Center

With my new baby and camera in tow we were on a mission to capture all that we see…. 

Go Kustom! 

This blog is a reblogged originally written 2013! 

Written on our Wordpress Blog here!

2006 When It all began- My anniversary journal

It’s My 11th Anniversary in Photography Service, For the next eleven days, I will journey through my experience of beginning Kustom Kreation Photography…

2006 is when my journey officially begin after history of creating picture art and always toting my camera around capturing many amazing events in my journey in life. After encouragement for others I finally decided to invest in my 1st DSLR camera (Nikon D50) thanks to my personal photographer friend Willie Ross of Ross Photography that advised me of what camera to get started with. Once I was able to purchase  my camera I was eager to capture any and everything. I was now a professional photographer and it was time for friends and family to get on board and hire me for all their photography needs. My initial goal was to be like the 20 minute mall photographer where you go right in take pictures and prints done in less then an hour. I would have my new clients come to my in home studio take pictures and print them off from my inkjet computer and viola! I had a studio & printing facility right in the comforts of home. Over time ideas information and processes change. Grateful for all opportunities that came my way in the very 1st beginning. Every dream has to start somewhere and here’s to my evolution in my photography journey! 

Go Kustom! 

This blog is a reblogged originally written 2013! 

Written on our Wordpress Blog here!

Portfolio & Perspectives Highlights

We are excited to share clips from our Portfolio & Perspective Style Shoot workshop! 

This event brought together event planners (stylist) and photographers providing each attendee with physical portfolio and digital images to assist in marketing to their idea client. 

So once you have this portfolio what to do next well we were excited that 

Helena Paschal - Correlations LLC & Helena Motivates & Vanessa Parker (The Pink Boss)- both discuss best business practices, marketing, and branding for your business. 

Anthony James- Head Caterer of Aj's Catering Atlanta spoke on the journey to walk in his passion. 

Next Event September 2018! 

Two Creative

When you come across and accidentally captured moment and you immediately have to process and post.... To see Two of my creative friends assisting a fellow planner in Portfolio & Perspective Workshop! They both operate on the same level of creativity... Out of the box ... Unique.... How did you think of that level... this moment is Priceless!!!! 

Helena Paschal - Correlations LLC - http://www.correlationsllc.com/

Anthony James-  Head Caterer  Aj's Catering Atlanta - 678.773.3458

Books are Magic

Reading Books can most definitely change how you'r feeling. I love how Christina Paschal explained at the recent Pretty Girls Read Book Club Meeting how Books are magic Take a look here!

Portfolio & Perspectives Location Annoucement!!!

We are so excited about our up and coming Portfolio & Perspective Workshop! Over the weekend we announced our location. This perfect loft studio with amazing natural light has our mind going over board with all the creative possibilities!!! If you are photographer or event stylist looking to build your portfolio this interactive workshop is perfect for you! 

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty- Taco Tuesday with Turkey

This week meal is a classic Taco Tuesday... with Turkey and all the delicious fixings!!!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) package ground turkey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar

Directions

Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne together in a small bowl.

Cook turkey in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up clumps, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder mixture and water. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.

Stir cider vinegar and brown sugar into the skillet. Simmer until flavors combine, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Recipe from Allrecipes.com 

Images and Styling by Smarty Marty 

Remembering Yesterday- Jade's Roaring 20's Dinner Party!

Flappy Dresses, designer head gear.. feathers pearls and boas all the details for a special 20's theme birthday celebration.  The year was 2012 and in true style Jade Ladson invited us to a intimate dinner party with friends at Brio! Fun Food & Lots of Laughter as we celebrated Jade.  We enjoyed great conversation, dinner and  delicious desserts All guest came dressed in their best 20's gear! 

Jade is always planning something fun and amazing for her friends to celebrate with her! 

Cheers to a great celebration! 

Planning & Styling By J. Ladson Weddings

Speciality 20's theme Decor by The Kustom Shop

A journey to the Alter 7.7.17

We had the pleasure of capturing this beautiful couple as they made the journey to the Alter to become one! Congratulations  John & Brook! 

Kustom Kreaton Photography 

Jaxon & Harper 5th Birthday Celebration

It's always thrilling for us to grow up with families and their children. We were excited to captured these special moments as these two adorable twins celebrated their 5th Birthday Celebration

Happy Birthday Jaxon & Harper! 

So you wanna be in pictures... Contact us today for your next celebration!

www.kustomkreations4u.com 

770.272.2420 

Foodie Tuesday -Smarty Marty's Independence Day Meal Idea!

Happy 4th of July! On this date lots of folks are enjoying family food and later today fireworks! 

So to get your taste buds watering we are presenting this scrumptious summer meal to you! 

Chicken Wing Kabobs! 

These creative kabobs can be placed on the grill for a delicious non tranditional treat for the 4th! 

Image By Smarty Marty! 

Remembering Yesterday- Octavia's Baby Shower

The year was 2009 and we had just began our journey of creating custom party supplies. Blue and brown was the baby shower trend and we were super happy to create custom party supplies for our good buddy and friend Octavia! 

We were so excited to create these custom details for the party! Including the game sheets and our homemade maternity dress form! 

We did a complete blue and brown setup including the mother to be chair... 

Delicious Delights 

The mother to be was so excited and surprise to see the complete setup of the shower 

Mother to Be posed with several of the guest from the party! 

Custom Party Supplies & Set up -The Kustom Shop! 

Catering by Angela 

Photography by - Kustom Kreation Photography 

Remembering Yesterday- Wii Dance Party for the Kid in You!

They Year was 2011 and Wii was the hot video game system making way with all of the fun dance games to get you grooving. So this year for my birthday I had decided to invite friends over for some food fun & games. WII... 

This was our Snack Food Bar... we had a variety of little snacks... pretzels, chips, cheese puffs, cookies and more... 

Beverage Bar... and the children were trying to pour their own drink from the beverage dispenser

We have multiple TV's and game consoles set up to provide areas for everyone to get their dancing in. 

We were jamming trying to keep up.... 

Our Fun Photo Booth! This was set up to be able to take pictures with all the guest

Photos with all the party people! 

Wii Party Decorations and Setup By - The Kustom Shop

Foodie Tuesday- Smarty Marty take on Chicken Salad

We are super excited to be coming back to you for Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty!

Each Tuesday we are going to be sharing great Food ideas with great display with you. 

Here we have a delicious Chicken Salad for a Tuesday! 

Fresh Ingredients Great Food in Minutes

2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 1⁄2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt (regular or Greek)
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chives, chopped

Combine chicken, celery and chives in a medium bowl. I use bone-in, skin-on chicken breast that I season with salt, pepper and garlic and roast at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Discard the skin and bones and cut into cubes.
Add mayo and yogurt and stir to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve on a whole wheat bun or scoop onto a bed of lettuce.

Images By Smarty Marty! 

Foodie Tuesday- by Smarty Marty

WE are so excited to team up with Smarty Marty and presents food recipes ideas and beautiful settings to our blog. Smarty Marty is a self trained cooked who's has been cooking delicious delights for a number of years. With raising six children and having a host of nieces nephews and family members she became very creative created home cooked meals and providing healthier options for her family. We are so delighted to add this segment to our blog.

Delicious meal in minutes... Happy Tuesday y'all

Linguine and Clams

Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add thyme, red pepper, anchovies, and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Stir in wine and clam juice. Add clams; cover and cook 4 minutes or until shells open. Remove from heat; discard any unopened clam shells. Add cooked pasta, butter, and remaining ingredients to pan; toss well. 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Images by Smarty Marty

Remembering Yesterday- America's Top Model 12th Birthday Pool party

The year is 2010! My niece was turning 12! So what better way to celebrate you then a themed pool party. During this time America's top Model was one of the top rated shows and we thought it would be great to incorporate this concept in a party collection. 

For this intimate party of a few friends and family we created a mini candy bar and small beverage station and baked some cupcakes. Hot pink and Zebra was the exciting new trend for parties and we incorporated that color palette in our tablescape and centerpiece. 

Custom Box of Questions favors were given to her friends... 

After Birthday wishes and a toast to the birthday girl guest enjoyed swimming for their entertainment. 

Party Design Setup and Decorations - The Kustom Shop

Remembering Yesterday- Life is a Gift Baby Shower... Purple Passion

The year was 2012 and we were ask by our client to create a stylish Life is a gift baby shower in purple. We were delighted to create this speciality party and incorporate images that we had taken during their maternity session a month prior. 

We created a dessert bar focal point using cupcakes, chocolate fountain parfait and water bottle favors. Using tulle and paper lantern to accent the table. Also a large sign was placed  above the hand made cupcake stand (we created using a large box wrapped in wrapping paper with ribbon and we used custom favor tag to place in the front) 

Custom water labels are always a great takeaway from your celebration! 

Such an exciting day for your girls to celebrate you and welcome your new bundle of joy! 

Life really is a gift! 

Party Supplies & Styling - The Kustom Shop! 

Motivational Merchandise

The latest from our Kustom Gift Shop!! This is a collection we gifted to my sons teacher along with a gift card to Starbucks! Motivational Merchandise ... bookmarks mugs & magnets... 

Remembering Yesterday- 40/40 Birthday Celebration

The 40/40 Club Celebration

The year was 2010 and I was totally feeling myself… I had received my event planners certificate the year prior I was shipping party décor nationwide and I was shooting wide range of social events, So when my hair dresser Valencia (Styles By Vee) approached me to assist in planning her husband’s 40th surprise birthday party I was all in.  We went over all that I can do.. This what I call The total package, planning, arranging vendors photography and party supplies. So we went to work to put on an event that is still one of the best memories of putting on a great party. Valencia and I spent weeks planning preparing and doing site visits to secure both location and other details (cake and table rentals) We secured Aj’s Catering for the food Hair salon for the venue DJ 6five  as the Dj Bliss for the Cake and we took care of the rest.

For the Invitations – We decided to go with a Jay-z reasonable doubt album cover look

We arranged for a impromptu  photo shoot at their private home and we capture some images one for the invitations the others to be used as a part of the decorations.

Invitations Sent Party ready… It was ShowTime. We worked feverishly to get everything ready and to open up the doors and let the party people in…. Food Folks Fun… It was a night to remember the Dj kept the music pumping… Aj had an amazing spread of great food… I was manning our open air photo booth which everyone was coming by to take allot of fun pictures. Valencia husband was so surprised and overwhelmed at how his wife had secretly put this thing together with all the thoughts and details

Dj Six 5 kept the dance floor full

Photo Booth fun!!! 

It made for a great night a memorable party Most definitely one for the record books.

We were exhausted but it was totally worth it…. Can’t wait to do it again!!!

Venue- Jon Banet Hair Salon - Stone Mountain, Ga 

Dj-  6Five Productions

Custom Decorations- The Kustom Shop

Catering- Aj's Catering Atlanta

Hair- Styles By Vee

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