Pixel Confetti

Butterflyin'

2010-12-12T17:43:00.000-08:00

Pixel Confetti is emerging with new wings into the world of food, stills, and lifestyle imagery.

Check out the butterflyin' debut of For the Nur : January 2011

Fatima&Yusuf Wedding

2010-07-11T16:19:00.000-07:00

It had been raining the past few days, so the air was slightly warm and dewy. Clouds hugged around the sun just a tiny bit and let loose a few peeks of rays now and again. The ground softened under her satiny cherry heels. Beads of sweat danced across his forehead from the layered suit+heat. But she didn't notice the ground and he gave no mind to the sun. Her eyes, her smile, and energy was so incredibly radiant that it was contagious. Not everything went according to plan, yet everything fell in place. She and he moved in peace and walked in love.

Their affection was not left unstated.

From dusk to evening, at the end of a humid May, friends and family joined beneath a candlelit tent - all for Fatima and Yusuf.

Happy Friday!

2010-06-11T04:49:00.001-07:00

February in Atlanta - For Karen

2010-05-19T04:23:00.000-07:00

I miss you Karen and I am thinking of you :)

Fatimah&Adam Wedding

2010-04-14T18:59:00.001-07:00

At West Peachtree and 5th street, under high golden ceilings and through waves of warm light, love was celebrated.

It bloomed on tabletop pearled flowers and swirled across ripples of rich cake icing. It peeked through the playful eyes of a child and kindled in a mother's proud tears. It paraded across beads, jewels, and creases of fine fabrics. It graciously greeted with "how you been's" and "pleasure to see/meet you's". It laughed loud and sincere, hugged deep, and danced all through the night.

How beautiful the celebration, how amazing the love-Fatimah and Adam + family, friends, and community.

Sun in my Belly

2010-04-03T06:42:00.000-07:00

Every other once-in-a-while, we loved ones get together and indulge in good food + good conversation.

It's nice to be in touch :)

Sneaky Peaky: Fatimah&Adam Wedding

2010-03-31T14:36:00.001-07:00

Soon come....

Ode to Chocolat

2010-03-26T05:42:00.001-07:00

Go ahead, it's Friday ;)

Tuesday Nite Phone Call

2010-03-16T19:10:00.000-07:00

It's my niece Kennedy on the line, and she is reading me a story for the first time.

She went from not being able to sit up on her own to a five-year old little girl who reads to aunty.

I'm so proud [big grin, teary eye]

My Homeo: Private Party

2010-03-16T18:36:00.000-07:00

The middle of a Sunday afternoon, about an hour and a half south of Atlanta, he and I are rolling on the freeway - rocking like we usually do. I'm fighting sleep in the passenger seat when my phone rings - my foto session has to reschedule. Ah, no biggie, I still have another. Fast forward 15 minutes or so and the next session cancels. I'm pouting now because the light is oh-so-sweet and I rented camera equipment for those sessions....that have been cancelled. He doesn't even have to look over to see the disappointment on my face...he knows it. And before the words - the one that are stuck in my throat and wrapped around a tear ball in the middle - shatter out all over the sunny day and smooth ride we are having, he says..."it will be okay, it happens sometimes".

And I don't know why when he says it, I always believe him. Whether it's the little scratch that I really thought was a laceration in need of surgery or the extra $10 to have lunch the rest of the week - "it will be okay, it happens sometimes".

That and more is why he is my homeo - my father, my dad, my Daddy O.

He so graciously took the place of my cancellations that day, and this is what happened when "it happens sometimes"......

Sulaiman&Sakeena: Family Session: Part 2

2010-03-16T18:03:00.000-07:00

Here is the Part 2 for the amazingly awesome family.

My apologies for the delay, I ran into some technical snags, but things are pretty good now :)

Without further ado......

Saturday Errands + Family Time

2010-02-12T18:57:00.000-08:00

Sulaiman&Sakeena: Family Session: Part 1

2010-02-12T04:32:00.000-08:00

In my heart, I wanted to fotograph this family, but I was too scared to ask without sounding weird "uh, yeah - could I take your picture?" Because that's not what I wanted to say, I don't try take pictures. I develop photographs, I write with light. With every shot, I focus on opening my eyes, bending to the light, waiting for the moment, and praying that God helps me out on this one. Soooo, when Sakeena contacted me about "taking their pictures", I was like "whoa! - how did you know I would be so flippin honored" and "certainly yeah, affirmative, I will" :)

But again, I had no idea, absolutely no clue of the awesomeness that lied ahead. It is the most amazing of formulas - you take two really good people from good parents, and then make those good people parents, resulting in two outstanding kids - you work really hard, pray even harder - and out comes the love - full on every frame, between every shutter. And did I mention how funny they are? Muhammad and Inaya had me in silent (sometimes) laughs almost the entire time. I love this family, from the goodness within me - they are truly reflections of love. :Phish: - don't believe me, check them out.

Sulaiman:Dad - Sakeena:Mom - Inaya:Daughter - Muhammad:Son

This was just Day 1, you ain't ready for Day 2 - it's coming :)

Milena: Private Party Session

2010-01-07T15:27:00.000-08:00

Milena is one of those people that when you see, you smile-not the "casual and friendly" smile, but the "slow and steady grin ear-to-ear and show every single tooth" smile.

She carries joy like it is the latest handbag, and will very quickly reach into her bag o' happiness and graciously share the contents, and her generosity makes you want to do the same. No lie, I tell you, she is that nice.

And she has a sweet ease about her, a comfortableness within herself. She is unabashedly bubbly, kind, and compassionate, which made for a truly good day.

It was and continues to be a pleasure, everytime I see her smile....

ain't nothin' wrong with a little silly ;)

Lil' One: Sultaan

2009-12-24T09:14:00.000-08:00

Remember a while back I mentioned a particular young man that makes me swoon?

I hope you are seated: here he is:

...ahhh, and that is all I need :)

Go and have a truly awesome day and thank those wonderful people in your life.

Spaces and Updates

2009-12-02T18:40:00.001-08:00

Spaces, corners, crevices, outdoors&in, speak on us - telling our stories in fabrics, books, concrete, plants. They conjure up the smell of blankets on Saturday morning sleep-ins or the time the family was sick and friends brought over honey sweetened tea and spicy soup. They are our unwritten signatures, reminders that we were there, that we existed/experienced. It is a wonder to document.

Updates: I have quite a few foto sessions to edit and post, new pics will be up soon.

What's Goin On?

2009-11-16T16:48:00.000-08:00

I have been trying to grow more and much with each day, personally as well as professionally, so this past weekend I expanded my lens a bit more and had a session with two gorgeous little girls at the park. My back is still feeling the delight :)

Although my Lanipop wasn't ready for her close-up, she still showed me a little bit of love. What I love about children is that they are pretty easy to direct and the angles are way more flexible, yet when they are not in the mood, you hopefully live to fotograph another day. Note to self: Candy is a persuasive tool, bring it for the little ones. I will be posting a couple pics in a few days or so. I also did a session with a young fellow that makes me swoon every single time I review his pics. Once I have the heads-up from his parents, I will show some of his fotos as well.

Sidebar: For the parents, I will not post pictures on my blog or future site without your permission. Children are so incredibly precious and I completely respect and honor the parents' rights.

On another, bit more personal note, I talked with my sister, Iyeisha this eve and she has uberinspired me with her passion, drive, and support. She is in the process of starting her own company and I am so proud of her. When all is official, I plan on doing a special highlight post on her amazing new venture. I pray that she and I are successful in our businesses, and that is shown by the condition of our family, community, and hearts.

Take real good care.

Peace. salaam.

Jaasmeen-Private Party Session

2009-11-16T16:28:00.000-08:00

Jaasmeen = so much flippin goodness (like seriously makes you wanna do some back flips). Jaas is a wonderful muslimah, giving, talented (architect and event planner - if you have something awesome to plan, she is the person), gasping for air hilarious, very very kind, and uberawesome!

I am blessed to know her, honored to call her friend.

She and I did a private party session, which is a solo session that doesn't necessarily need a reason, hey, sometimes you just wanna party by yourself :)

And this is what happened when God's light and a cam met Jaas one sunny day........

Ayinde&Rasheedah - Expecting

2009-11-16T16:12:00.000-08:00

I absolutely love this couple. Not only are Ayinde and Rasheedah incredibly beautiful, loving, and willing models for my first foto session, but at the end of our session they treated this dessert addict to a moment of happiness via ice cream. May they be blessed indeed :)

Now, the young one is here and he is a chubbly (chubby+cuddly) bundle of "ooooooo-weeee". Congratulations Ayinde and Sheedah!!

Welcome!

2009-11-16T15:48:00.000-08:00

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