Demanding Justice, one hoodie at a time.

As someone who believes in the power of  photographs, I am just completely and totally amazed at the power of the Trayvon Martin hoodie pictures. 

If you don't know about the Trayvon Martin situation. Read about it here.

Imagine, thousands, maybe millions of people are using their image (and hoodies) to say something without saying a word. #Powerful.

That's what photography is all about. 

Even Me

"I remember visiting a church and one of the members was one of my best clients at the strip club. He had the nerve to tell my aunt that she must be ashamed to have me in the strip club. He is a prime example of pointing out the faults of others, when he should have been praying about his own faults - frequently visiting a high class strip club. His tithe and offering money were going to me. After that, I vowed never to go back into another church again, since the first thing they did was point out the wrong instead of welcoming, praying and helping me to get the demons in my life off of me." 

That is an excerpt from Even Me: The Testimony Of The Prodigal Daughter by Mrs. Kia Fisher. Kia is a friend of mine. We first met, if you can call it a meeting, during this stage in her life. She disappeared for several years and I didn't know why, until now.


It was a Friday night when I got a copy of the book in my hands. It was signed, with a beautiful note from the author. I walked into the house, slipped off my shoes, and coat and plopped down on the couch for a night of reading. I laughed and cried and praised God. I'd always known about the stripping days but it's the other stuff that made me weep. It is only by the mercy of God that she is able to tell her story.  Her testimony proves that God is relentless in pursuit of His children. You know that text, 'I am with you always, even to the end of the earth.' Her testimony is living proof of just that.


Kia poured her heart and soul and life into this book, so when she asked me to photograph the cover, and subsequently the book signing, I was honored.

Even Me: The Testimony Of The Prodigal Daughter is a humbling realization that having a perfect and spotless record is not a pre-requisite for God's service. All he asks for is our willingness.

Kia has a passion for young people. She has opened  the Kingsway Christian Academy for Performing Arts and Technology and that is just the start of her ministry.

Please support Kia as she allows God to use her. You may purchase a copy of the book directly from her website or on  Amazon.

Always In Your Corner

[Sometimes, I'll write about photography. Sometimes, I'll write about life. Today it's about life]

It's the sweetest thing....to tell someone that you're always in their corner.....and to really mean it....and to really have them believe it.

It means that they know that you'll be their hero. That you'll be their biggest, most enthusiastic fan. That you'll do everything to support their dreams. That you'll cheer them on to victory. That you'll wipe tears and snotty noses and be a shoulder, when one is needed.

You have to be vulnerable and they do too. Sometimes you'll sacrifice your own pleasure for their happiness. You'll do things for the greater good. You won't get everything that you want, because things don't make life better, people do. You'll get all the love and support that you need....and that's priceless.

Relationships like that are not 50/50.....unless, of course, you only want your corner to be 50% covered.

There are some people, like your wife/husband, that should ALWAYS be on your team. Everybody else is just a nice surprise.

The Funny Men of Comedy

Laughter is medicine to the soul. I really believe that. I really do. You should too. I believe in a good belly, gutteral laugh. The kind that makes you almost spit out your drink or want to roll around on the floor.

My husband turned me on to the comedy channel on Pandora.....talk about HILARIOUS. This however is not recommended if you work in on of those 'quiet' environments and definitely, definitely wear headphones....you know comedians can get a bit CRAZY! Listening to funny men online is great but nothing beats hanging out with the girls, even if it's just on Facebook....we are constantly LOL'ing or ROFL'ing or LMBO'ing over silly stuff. I'm laughing just thinking about it. But nothing beats having a resident comedian aka husband. He is completely hilarious. If we ever need a little extra $, I'll just send him on tour. He is pass out on the floor funny. After the kids go to bed, we trip out. HILARIOUS!

We also have some great friends who have kept us in stitches for years. These are the people who when you go to their house you'll wake up the next morning with sore abs from laughing so much. A few of them decided to form an entertainment company and tour the southeast doing comedy shows. We have seen them a couple of times and they get funnier and funnier each time. This last time when they were in town, I pulled out my camera. Now, there is nothing easy about trying to laugh and take pictures at the same time.....next to impossible. But somehow I got a few good pictures.

Every time, I see the pictures, I remember a joke or two and it gives me a little chuckle. Laughter is truly medicine for the soul.

At LAST!!!! My Love has come along!

Every artist wants to have a swanky place to show their stuff.

Finally, I can be just like the big wigs.

Now imagine me yelling from the mountain top. I HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!

The web address hasn't changed it's still www.photosbypru.com.

This blog will continue to exist but as just a blog. :)

I've had to tell myself 'Progress over perfection' many, many times. I am a creative spirit and I have tons of ideas of the shots that I want to share and how to design the website, so Phase II and III are already in the works.

But like any big project, at some points you have to stop tinkering and get it out to the world.

Cruise around the new pages and let me know what you think.....and don't forget to sign up for 'The Inside Scoop.'

Richards.Smith.Love {Sneak Peak}

My friends got married, and never in a million years did I see this moment coming. I grew up with these two. They are an integral part of my adolescence. But seeing them together is beautifully unimaginable. They are each other's complement in an unspoken, quietly understated kind of way. It was wonderful to see (and experience) and capture.

So, to my friends, Monique and Hugh, I love you both. May God bless your marriage. *cheers*



*I am completely (and joyfully) submerged in editing the rest of this wedding. There'll be more to share in the coming weeks. :)

Today :: Atlanta Area Family Photographer

She's only 1 for 365 days and everyday there is a new amazing part of her life that is evolving. She's growing up. One day, Mommy and Daddy will remind her that there was a time when she was 'yay high' with a 20 word vocabulary and she captured their hearts. Next year, won't be like this year and in 20 years, her littleness, will be a distant memory......except for THESE pictures.

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Waiting for Baby::Atlanta Area Maternity Photographer

To my dear friends, who opened their home and asked me to capture their 'waiting' -- THANK YOU. You have a beautiful family and a geniune connection to one another. It's love. True Love. You can feel it in the air. Your children are blessed to have you both as parents. May God bless you in this life and the next.

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Coming soon .....

Just another birthday party ......

It was my pleasure. It was my honor to be at this birthday party. There were tears, screams, smiles and most of all there was joy. This was a special birthday party. 

I hope I get to do this again. More pics to come, as Mom and Dad allow it.