D'Angelo C.

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What do you love about your job?

What I love most about my job is the access it gives me—to people, places, and stories I wouldn’t experience otherwise. Photography lets me be both observer and creator. I get to capture real emotion, real energy, and freeze it in time. Whether it’s a private moment at a wedding, the energy of a live event, or the quiet pride of a business owner seeing their brand come to life, I’m there to document it with purpose. Every shoot is a chance to create something lasting. And being trusted to do that? That’s the part I never take for granted.

What types of shoots have you done and how did you make them special?

I’ve photographed everything from corporate events and brand activations to real estate listings, fashion shows, sports, and private celebrations. Each shoot is different, but what makes them special is how I approach them—with intention and adaptability.

At a corporate event, I focus on capturing both the professionalism and the personality of the people behind the brand. For fashion shows, it’s about timing and storytelling—highlighting the energy of the runway and the design details in a fast-paced environment. With real estate, I use angles, lighting, and composition to elevate a space and make it feel inviting.

What ties it all together is my ability to observe, adapt, and capture the moments that most people miss—the ones that make a shoot feel personal, not just polished.

Awards, honors, and recognitions received

While I haven’t pursued many traditional photography awards, my work has been recognized through partnerships with respected institutions like the City of Memphis, University of Memphis, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. I’ve also photographed major events including New York Fashion Week (Runway 7) and professional sports games, and I’m a vetted vendor for Airbnb, trusted to capture homes with industry-standard excellence.

A fun fact about this photographer

I taught myself photography from scratch—no formal training, just curiosity, hustle, and a lot of late nights watching tutorials and experimenting until it all clicked. Now I teach others. Full circle.