Simply Claudia Portraits - Metro Atlanta Photographer

I am a local metro Atlanta photographer that shoots with Nikon gear. My studio space is located in Powder Springs, GA. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management, a Master of Science degree in Sport Management, an Education Specialist degree in Sport Management, and a Doctor of Education degree in Athletic Administration. I have been a professional photographer since 2014. Howeve

r, I fell in love with photography at the age of 12 — during the days of the 35mm compact cameras that you would drop off at Walgreens to develop. I started my photography business in Norman, OK in 2014, but then relocated to Spartanburg/Greenville, SC (Upstate) in 2015, where I owned a store front photography studio space. As a wife, mother/”special needs” mama, educator, and mentor, I recognize the desire to capture not just portraits, but priceless moments that are very significant to each of my clients. Every part of both of my jobs (educator & photographer) feels like a true blessing because I get to do what I love every single day. Whether I am photographing a child, family, high school senior, pregnant mama, a wedding, engagement, elopement, or editing, I am always passionate about my work. I work hard at my craft because giving my customers quality portraits is my number one priority. The next time you want to hire a photographer, please contact me as I would love to capture your priceless moment through my lens. I want your photographs to tell a story. I want your photographs to have a purpose. I want your photographs to be a lasting memory of love, passion, friendship, and relationships. As you can tell by looking at my portfolio, I believe in diversity and inclusion. My portfolio is a display of love. Fun facts about me:

- I was born in Port-au-prince, Haiti. However, I was raised in Miami, FL;

- I recently relocated back to Georgia after 10 years;

- French was my first language, but I am also fluent in English and Haitian-Creole;

- I have 5 little munchkins - more of a “boy mom”: Jada-Symone - the “princess” (14), Derwin (10), Micah (8), Cameron (6), and Kai (4);

- I love Golden Retrievers;

- I love pecans, caramel, and coconut,

- I married my high school sweetheart and who is also a high school football coach;

- I am a mama to a child that has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and I feel blessed that the Lord chose me to be his mama;

- I have lived in seven states and countless cities during the last 10 years (FL, NC, GA, IA, OK, SC, & now bak in GA) - we are not military - my college athletics career was the reason;

- I teach/taught Intro to Business & Technology, Professional & Leadership Development, Business Law, Personal Finance, Sports/Entertainment Management, and Sports/Entertainment Marketing to high school students;

- I mentor and work with high school student-athletes as a Student-Athlete Academic Coach because of my NCAA Compliance background (SMART Athlete Consultant);

- I am an Adjunct Professor for East Tennessee State University’s Sport Management Program where I teach undergrad and graduate students;

- I have a secret obsession with intimate mountaintop and beach elopements; and

- I love Magic Kingdom, but seriously who doesn't?