In 2025 I started the concept of a team and anticipated a new dynamic to work within. While things didn't go as planned it was a learning opportunity. Throughout this my fortitude and optimism was foundational. It was also a year of major personal losses one being my baby sister (Jan), the next my cousin who was only a few years younger (June). While I did experience growth (acquiring an A.I. certification and laying groundwork for a new endeavor), there were moments of ques

There is a saying..."Jack of All Trades, master of none, are oftentimes better than a master of one". Most of my life I've only heard "jacks of all trades are a master of none". With this new understanding that I've come across in the last few years I chose to look further and found out what best describes me and my trend toward perfectionism and over analysis with my art(s). I am a multi-hyphenate creative. Someone who needs many things to thrive and set my ideas and ins

Street Styles Academy PERFORMERS I thoroughly enjoyed this event. It was a showcase for a group of talented youth and young men + women. SSA or Styles Academy is located at Hyvee Arena in Kansas City and is developing the next few generations of talented street style artisans. They have a strong vision and truly advocate for their students while building a tight knit community.

Black excellence. This matters to me because culturally, so many clashes and misunderstandings exist (and in some cases rightfully so). No matter what the idea is that having the best for yourself and those you love matters to everyone no matter who or where you are. Who I am and where I've been is foundational but who I will become and where I'm going are pivotal. From the outside and within. Black history is important especially for the younger generations not only to c

Today I packed both bags for what I assumed would be a busy day. Something told me to grab the Osmo Gimble in case I need it. Not really knowing what the day would bring, I took it just in case. We had an important family meeting scheduled and after that the day was open. It soon filled with a mini product session for my mother and sisters' new website I'll be designing to launch to launch their custom decor and merch brand. Currently you can find her here at her Etsy page

I recently had the privilege of completing two interviews since December 2025. Instead of writing for this post I wanted to share the latest read in and of itself. https://boldjourney.com/meet-curtis-valentino/

Photo by ScalesVision Photography I recently did an interview for an article that will be published within the next 2 weeks. I’m excited to share that on this blog when it arrives. They asked one in depth question that had me thinking...”Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey”? As I thought about it, seeing the progress in my journey and where it has placed me is a good feeling. Times

Over the years as a photographer and business man I've learned to develop relationships. In the process of developing relationships, there have been occasions where I had learning opportunities because of things that I should've and could've done differently. Overall with a high success client rate I always reflect on missed moments even though they are few in comparison. I was reminded today that perspective is everything. Take in the full picture. One of the biggest eye

Welcome to my new site and blog. My passion for imagery began early and led me into darkroom photography studies inspired by the work of Ansel Adams. As photography evolved from 35mm film to digital in the early 2000s, so did my craft. Today, I focus on creating stills and cinematic storytelling that allow people to relive meaningful moments through every image and reel. My personal and professional styles are adaptive. Whether you're local or abroad, are you ready to brin