Tameka Pero Photography

Summer Qtr. 2009 is over!

2009-09-05T11:29:00.005-04:00

My summer quarter at Gwinnett Tech is OVER! I thought it would be an easy summer.....NOT! It required a lot of thought and creative energy. Great brain exercise! We shot commercial tabletop items with chrome film using the large format camera. We also had Multimedia 1 where we had to create videos using imovie and finally the last Photoshop class for the program. The most exciting part of it all is now I'm at the halfway point of the program.

Here are a couple of my videos from the Multimedia I class.

Multimedia - Class Assignment - Music Video from Tameka Pero Photography on Vimeo.

My Life Story - Multimedia Class Assignment from Tameka Pero Photography on Vimeo.

Color Theory Final Four

2009-05-31T23:53:00.011-04:00

Spring quarter has ended....Yeah! It's always so stressful toward the end, but the mad rush is over! My final four theme was the inside of old train cars. The photos were done in HDR (High Dynamic Range) which entails taking at minimum 3+ exposures and then merging them together. This is what I came up with.

Keisha Knight Pulliam Photo Shoot

2009-05-12T14:32:00.006-04:00

Recently, I had the awesome opportunity to shoot Keisha Knight Pulliam for the cover of "How We Live" magazine's Spring/Summer 2009 issue. Keisha's natural beauty and ease in front of the camera made her a pleasant person to photograph. I was able to get a number of shots in different areas of her home during my 2 hour slot. It was great finally meeting the young woman I grew up watching on television!

Atlanta Photography Guild Model Shoot

2009-05-07T00:05:00.006-04:00

These are some of my shots from a model shoot with the Atlanta Photographers Guild on 05.05.09. It was my first time out shooting with them and I plan to go again soon. It was a good time with a good group of people.

Pinhole Camera (Fall Quarter 2008)

2009-02-15T17:38:00.004-05:00

I had to build a pinhole camera for my Camera Skills class. Pinhole is "old skool", "vintage". That project gave me an even greater appreciation for Photography. It's amazing how much it has evolved!

Final Four (Fall Quarter 2008)

2009-02-15T16:18:00.008-05:00

It's been way too long since I did any blogging. I really haven't had much time lately. Actually, I don't really have the time now. But anyway....I wanted to upload pictures I took during my 1st quarter at Gwinnett Tech. My final four pictures for the quarter were taken at the Historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, GA. It's worth a visit if you are ever in the area. I'll be scanning more of my pictures to keep you updated with my work. More to come!

I Got Soul Music Conference - Dallas, TX

2008-07-09T20:51:00.008-04:00

I attended the "I Got Soul" Music Conference in Dallas June 13-16, 2008 and it was worth the trip. This was their 2nd annual conference and I think they are on to something. Soul music is definitely on the rise again and soul was what we got all weekend long. An added bonus for the artists was the City Arts Festival the same weekend. Some of the artists played both events. The panel sessions at the I Got Soul Conference were informative and the music was great! Here are a few shots from the event.

2008-07-09T20:51:00.001-04:00

Jamm with his Mulatto Lover

2008-06-02T23:23:00.008-04:00

Jamm (Soul/R&B Artist)spent Day 3 recording at Tree Sound in the Live Room / Studio A. The mood was set with candles and he delivered a song from his soul. It was just "Beautiful"! When this music is released you will be in for a treat.

Jamm - The New Sound of Soul

2008-05-31T00:21:00.008-04:00

Jamm (Soul artist) out of Atlanta entered the studio Thursday on a mission. He's been hanging out at Tree Sound creating something HOT! Be on the look out for his CD in the very near future. I'll keep you posted!

The other players on his team laying it down include Chantae Cann (background vocals), Brandon Gilliard (Bass), Eddie Wright (Guitar) and Reese Jones (Drums).

The horn section (Melvin Jones - Trumpet, Michael Burton - Tenor Sax, Ron James - Alto Sax) came in on day two and laid down the horn tracks. They are some bad boys!

The spirit and chemistry in the studio has been UNBELIEVABLE! This will be a CD you need to have in your collection and on your IPOD. CLASSIC! One you will pick up 20 years from now.

Check out the following websites to find out more about this artist.

www.myspace.com/jammmonline
www.sonicbids.com/jamm
www.myspace.com/pureentertainmentgroup

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Lessons Learned

2008-05-10T09:36:00.007-04:00

It's that time of year again! It's Mother's Day eve and I was just thinking about all that my Mother means to me. I'm grateful for the relationship we share and it is my hope that I can create and maintain that same openness with my children. I'm into my ninth year being a Mother and it's a challenging task. Parenting is the most challenging thing I have ever done because there is so much heart and emotion behind it. The challenges make me appreciate my Mother even more. Wow, the sacrifices we make for our children. Thanks Mom, I Love You!!

I had the privilege of attending Muffins with Mom with my 6 yr. old daughter and a Mother's Day Tea with my 9 yr. old son on Friday at their school. It was a special day for all in attendance. For both events the children prepared a short speech about their Mom and recited it. My 6yr old daughter said, "My Mom is special because she watched a movie with me". When I heard her I thought - I may be able to pull this Mothering thing off after all. Lesson #1 - little things make a big difference. My 9yr old son said, "My Mother should be Mother of the Year because...She smells good and that's what makes her pretty". Hold up! Stop the madness! That's it? Okay,(drum roll) props goes out to Juicy Couture! I get so many compliments when I wear that fragrance. If a squirt of Juicy makes me pretty I'll take it! I'm a customer for life! Lesson #2 - little things make a big difference.

Don't forget to share love this weekend with all the Moms and all the special women in your life. Take lots of pictures!

Feeling Like Paparazzi

2008-05-05T10:15:00.000-04:00

Recently, I was in Los Angeles with my family exposing my kids to some of the touristy spots for the first time. We walked down Rodeo Drive and got a chance to see paparazzi staking out someone. They were crammed in a small car with cameras, equipment and computers. I assumed someone was in the area they wanted to photograph, but I didn't hang around to see.

I got a chance to be paparazzi on Hollywood Boulevard. My husband spotted the infamous Bobby Brown and I was able to get a couple of shots. He even posed for one of the shots.

Hey, BOBBY!

Pictures as Promised

2008-05-02T00:01:00.000-04:00

I will add new photos, so check back soon.

2008-05-01T17:27:00.000-04:00

Welcome to my blog! Please stop by frequently to see the latest pictures I've uploaded. Blogging is all new to me so don't criticize too much.

As some of you know, I'm going back to school to get a Commercial Photography degree! The program starts in the Fall 2008 and I'm excited about the possibilities. Currently, I'm trying to shoot everything I can to develop my own unique style. Please check back to watch me evolve as a photographer. I'll add some pictures soon.