Hello, I'm Joshua but most people know me as Josh, I'm the FOUNDER, OWNER AND LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER OF ANGEL 2 DEVIL PHOTOGRAPHY.
SERVING STEWART COUNTY TENNESSEE AND SURROUNDING AREA'S
(WILL TRAVEL OR IN STUDIO SESSIONS)
I'm a 34 year old photographer and editor from Stewart county tennessee Born and raised. I have a wonderful and supportive wife, as well as loving children who inspire me to strive for success and never give up. I believe in teaching them that if you put your mind to something, you can achieve it. Photography started as a way for me to express myself, but it quickly turned into a passion. I've been pursuing photography full-time for the past two and a half years, although I've been taking pictures since I was 20. Recently, I've been dedicating myself to expanding my knowledge and skills. I enrolled in Ashford University to study business and account management, and later continued my education at Southern New Hampshire University to enhance my photography expertise. Completing this program in December was a rewarding experience for me, as it allowed me to sharpen my photography and editing skills.
One of the things that sets me apart as a photographer is my passion and creativity. I have a vivid imagination and I find beauty in even the smallest details. This allows me to capture unique perspectives and create stunning images. I pride myself on being patient and flexible with my clients and models, ensuring that they feel comfortable and at ease during our sessions. People often describe me as a "people person" who is easy to talk to and work with. Building strong relationships with my clients is important to me, as it enables us to collaborate and bring their visions to life.
In August of 2023, I took a significant step in my career by opening, ANGEL 2 DEVIL PHOTOGRAPHY and then a studio at the end of February in 2024. This new space has provided me with the freedom to explore various styles and genres. From boudoir to more traditional GENRE of photography, I enjoy capturing a wide range of subjects. Additionally, I am always seeking new projects and challenges. I believe in pushing the boundaries of my craft and constantly striving to exceed expectations. Each collaboration with my clients and models is an exciting opportunity to create meaningful and memorable images. I am passionate about my work, and nothing brings me greater joy than delivering exceptional results that my clients truly appreciate.
I HAVE A PARTICULAR FONDNESS FOR A SPECIFIC GENRE/STYLE.
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FANTASY PHOTOGRAPHY
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COSPLAY PHOTOGRAPHY
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
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BOUDOIR & DUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY
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EROTIC PHOTOGRAPHY
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NUDE PHOTOGRAPHY
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FANTASY PHOTOGRAPHY
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Five Words That Describe a Successful Photographer!
1.Inspiration
Inspiration could possibly be one of the most important aspects of becoming a successful photographer. Inspiration is the root of all creativity. As creatives, it is imperative that we do what we can to best understand what inspires us. Is it love? Nature? People? Whatever inspires you, I encourage you to dig deep and discover how you can harness this power. Find the times in which you are most inspired. Are you a morning person? A night owl? Does your best inspiration come when you are in the shower? Hiking? Meditating? Find out what works best for you and embrace this. I encourage you all to dedicate time to dreaming. Use this time to free your mind and be inspired. Whatever it is that you enjoy, do this, put aside the worries of the day, and inspiration will come to you.
2.Creativity
Creativity and inspiration go hand in hand. Creativity is the outward expression of inspiration. This is why harnessing your inspiration is so important. The better we can understand how, why, and what we are inspired by, the better we can express it. As photographers, this is what we do. Whether you are a photo journalist, wedding, fashion, or commercial photographer, it is your own unique point of view, your creativity, which determines how you frame the shot and when you press the trigger. Creativity is the how, inspiration is the why.
3.Meaning
Alongside inspiration and creativity is meaning. Meaning is the purpose behind your inspiration and creation. How does your work positively affect people? How does it affect the world? We can be inspired and we can create but with out meaning, what purpose does our work have? Your work doesn't have to have a deep meaning, it can be therapeutic to you, it can just be something to do in your free time, but if you are looking to build a career or business as a photographer, the greater meaning you can put behind your work and the more people you can help and inspire, the more successful you will be.
4.Discipline
From a business or professional standpoint, discipline is incredibly important. As creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs we have to be self-motivated and disciplined enough to actually finish the projects that we are inspired to create. Having self-discipline is the difference between our meaningful projects going out into the world and changing peoples lives versus them never seeing the light of day. Running a photo business takes a lot more work than taking pretty pictures and posting them to Instagram. You have to be focused and have self-discipline. There are lots of tasks that aren't exactly fun, nonetheless they have to be completed and often require getting down and dirty and making yourself put in the time to finish them.
5.Happy
Happiness and financial, or worldly success, don't always go hand in hand and this is why I saved it for last. Not only because I believe it is the most important aspect but because what good is your work is you are not happy? Especially in today's world, we are always striving to be happy but not quite there. "If I only had that new camera, if I had one more client, or if I had more time off I would be happy." Think about it, it is not exactly easy to be happy. How often do you acknowledge your happiness? I encourage everyone to take time when things are going great and bask in the glory. Take time to yourself and say "I am happy now." Acknowledge your success and don't immediately move on to what you need next to be more happy.
Bonus:Organized
I know I said five words, but the reality is there are more than five words to define or guide you to success. Another important word that comes to mind when talking about success is organized. Organization varies depending on the type of person you are. For some of us, it comes naturally; for others, not so much. My motto when it comes to organization is controlled chaos. For example, I like working in a clean space. This mean papers get put in bins and out of the way, but it doesn't mean they are organized by date or project. I am a visual person, they appear neat and organized and when the time comes I can flip through them easily enough. I take this approach to most aspects of photography. Organization is important but the point I am making is embrace who you are. If you are a super organized person, be super organized. If this doesn't come naturally to you then don't be super organized, just be organized. Don't try and be something you're not, I believe it would be a better use of your time to embrace a naturally positive trait that you excel at. Success comes in different forms. Whether it is financial success, more time, or more creativity in your life that you are looking for, success is attainable with a little bit of hard work. I chose inspiration, creativity, meaning, discipline, and happiness as keys to success. However, these are not the only keys. There are so many words that you can relate to being successful and these are just a few of my top choices. Being successful takes hard work, time, and consistent effort.
