The Close-up

BABY ON BOARD!!!!!

I was a gift!! Okay let me explain a little bit...cuz you know how some folks be thinking (smh). A friend of mine has gotten into her head, that she no longer looks at the stores like macy's or nordstrom for giving special gifts to some of her equally special friends. "What does she do instead", you ask? Well my friends [pops collar and slides] She decided to get (and I think I can say this and not have any evil eyes thrown my direction)...two of of the sweetest, friendliest, and PHOTOGENIC couples (Nicole and Darryl) to give a pregnancy shoot to...YES! A gift of Poteat, is a gift oh soooo sweet! Copyright!!!! So any of you couples---friend of couples---who have a little bit of human growing inside of you, what are YOU waiting for.

Beautiful Creature Photoshoot

The Team and I decided to tackle a fantasy shoot for our next collaboration. And for that, we enlisted the very accomplished Jese Gary as our model. Two things to note for this shoot: it was our first plus size model shoot, and it was a first fantasy shoot.....a big task to take on----I THINK NOT! Let me just tell you, Ms. Jese threw it down, stepped on it, and kicked out something FIEROCIOUS :) As a photographer, I certainly am excited when I am working with an accomplished model, who can take direction and embellish based on their years of experience. OH YEA...AND FOR YOU JUST NOW READING...make sure you comment. It's the little things in life that makes up happy being stalked.

Wendy & Rashid

FUN. FUN.FUN.....this is how i would describe my time shooting my favorite Pittsburgh couple, Wendy & Rashid. Boy these two had me on some steep hills, high rises...over looks. And I don't know if you guys know, but Mr. Poteat has a certain......issue with heights :( Suffice to say, we still got it in, and had an amazing time doing so.

Lillian & Vincent Ford

Sometimes it pays to work and live in the place that you've grown up in. I went to school with both the Bride and Groom you see here. Many moons ago.....well, not THAT many:) Anywho, who would've know that our paths would cross again and I would be asked to capture one of their most precious moments---a Traditional African Garden Wedding. This couple was a simple joy to work with, as they were very relaxed, patient, and calm on this day. Somehow I think, a relationship close to 8+ years would do that to you. No need to rush, when you've been there the whole time---in L.O.V.E.

Happy New Year 2010

So The year, 2009 has come to an end, and we're all making our new years resolutions to which we hope to fulfill in 2010. Certainly, P.I.C. has some goals and strides it wishes to complete in the current year, and with the help and support of you guys...this can definetly be achieved. The team and I have grown tremendously, we've been published, sort after from clients near and far, and have increased our presence in the Washington, DC market. Who knows whats next, but you can be sure to track our progress on this he-ya...new blog. Please enjoy what we have in store for 2010, and as we make more strides...also take the time to revisit our past work (some of which might be new to you, cuz ive been a lil lazy in updating the blog....sawwwy)

The Sparrow Wedding

On May 2, 2009 (pay not attention to the date this was posted...ima busy man:) I was granted the pleasure of being the wedding photographer for Natisha and Terry Sparrow. Now, let me tell you about these two. Natisha has spunk, has fire, has this sorta...."you mess up my photos leonard, and there's going to be trouble" type of persona. Terry on the other hand, has a calm and reserved stature. A definite good balance of the two heavily lit flames...(ahem, did I mention they have four spunky children to care for). Anywho...me and my trusty second photographer- Sanchez arrived on the scene. Me with the ladies, and Sanchez with the guys. Make-up was being served left and right...(kudos to my make-up artist Kia Darby), dresses were being draped, hair combed, and the final touches being added to make this a beautiful affair. I am not going to lie, I had some reservations as the clouds were surely testing the day with a light sprinkle, but by mid afternoon it was sunny and bright, and let us do our thizzle. (I haven't used thizzle in a minute, but that's what this session was like with the Sparrows....THIZZLING... :)

www.poteatconsulting.com/sparrow.html to view their wedding