Conscious Soul

“Now keep in mind that I’m an artist, and I’m sensitive about my shit!” ~Erykah Badu


Greetings Readers!

Good vibes and peace to the soul tribe! It’s been a while. So I decided to take a different approach with this blog post, and make it a poetry piece that I wrote, to change up my style. For this concept, we got the chance to work with the GORGEOUS Tomecka once again... we hope you enjoy it!

You can feel it when you’re in the presence

of a woman with powerful energy.

She is undeniable.

She’s captivating, almost intimidating,

yet draws you in for more…

That’s what they call allure.

Her confidence can overwhelm you,

Like a rushing river can consume you right?

Her mindset, like food for thought,

satisfies the insatiable appetite.

She’s the kind of energy that can’t be diminished.

Magnetic, when she walks into a room,

she owns everything in it.

Intelligent, commanding, capable, aligned,

She’s not just beautiful on the outside,

that’s aesthetics,

But she’s got a beautiful mind.

She is compassionate with a deep understanding

of the human condition.

She advocates for those in need;

with intention, she makes it her mission.

A bold beauty wrapped in mahogany dipped skin,

She’s an enigma.

She is zen and she holds within,

Divine knowledge and wisdom.

She uses it to nurture and raise powerful children.

She is mother in the earth,

Her hand rocks the cradle of the universe.

She invests time and energy into her legacy,

and she does it with such vibrancy.

Her aura is contagious, absolutely outrageous.

You can’t absorb it all at once,

You have to take her vibe in stages.

She’s amazing and she’ll keep you in a daze;

If you breathe too deep, you’ll catch a contact from the haze.

There’s just something about her that intrigues you.

She stays on your mind when she leaves you,

and it grieves you.

Take your time and let it process my dear,

because this one here,

She’s from beyond the stratosphere!

She is drenched in self-love, self-expression,

and self-admiration.

She is pure elation and sweet manifestation.

Just like cosmos and constellations,

She’s deep like thoughtful conversation.

She is class and sophistication.

She is walking validation.

Just so unapologetic,

She’s got that flow, it’s so poetic.

She is truly energetic,

and it’s ALL GOOD, copacetic.

Brighter than the stars on the darkest night;

Ambitious and creative, she’s a prototype,

She has insight, so she could never lose in life.

Her experience is either a blessing or a lesson,

Crafted in the Creator’s image, she gives reverence,

Pure essence.

She is effortless and uncompromising,

Realizing that with or without she is whole,

a complete and conscious soul.

STYLIST:

Rovonya Smith

Instagram: @Seamstress_Queen

ACCESSORIES:

Tina Bingham

Instagram: @tenasuniquepieces

MUA: 

Tynita Lee
Booking Info:
MakeUpbyTynita@gmail.com
Makeup by Tynita on Schedulicity.com
Instagram: @makeup_by_tynita


As always, thank you SO much for visiting our blog. Keep up with the Team at Photography by Sean Ponder by visiting our website at PhotographybySeanPonder.com or on FaceBook at Facebook.com/PhotographybySeanPonder (Like our page!). You can also follow us on InstaGram at Instagram.com/PhotographybySeanPonder.


Until next time, Peace, Love and Light!

Angela
The Creative Director

Ignite

“When you live in love and light, you will not go unseen, ignite the world with every flame of your being.” ~Unknown

Greetings Readers!

We all possess a powerful energy that dwells within. A vitality that gives us drive and inspiration to pursue greater. An intensity that, quiet as kept, is like a smoldering fire just waiting to erupt into an inferno of vulnerabilities, passions, desires, possibilities and purpose. Now let’s admit it, highly creative individuals are some of the most captivating beings on the planet. They are wild and courageous. They are spontaneous, sensual and stimulating. They are evolutionary and revolutionary and they are often a rare combination of all the elements: fire, water, air, earth and ether. There is a hint of mystery that exists around these enigmas that draw curious attention. People want to know what really lies behind the gift? What makes you different? What makes you so fascinating?

The highly creative are deep thinkers that seem to live life in a constant brainstorm. They are passionate in their approach and readily embrace next level ideas. Now although many of us have those embers burning down deep, it is the divinely creative soul who allows that slow burn to rise to the surface like molten lava and flow freely. These beings are fueled with intention and do not operate in fear or doubt. They are restless, bold risk takers who are motivated by progress and accomplishment. For them it is a moment of unleash to be fierce, unafraid and unabashedly who they damn well please; to be confident they will prevail and to walk through life with the courage to blaze one hell of a trail... and leave the ground smoking. 

When you are highly creative (and for the record, this is when you begin to tap into your feminine essence), you realize that it truly is in your DNA and what comes to you organically would take most a lifetime to create. Once that match is lit, no matter where you go, people will notice it. You will always be different and you will always standout. Like a moth to a flame, there will be something peculiarly enticing about you. You will have the natural draw of a magnetic field and it will be strong. Now watch what I say... your aura will have your magic on FULL display. You will glow so bright, they will have to turn off all the power in the world to affect your light. This is a heavy burden to carry, but definitely worth the weight and the wait.

This "Ignite" concept was so sultry and we couldn’t have pulled it off without featuring someone who could make the energy literally jump off the page and meet you where you are. So we invited the gorgeous and super sweet, Asia, to join us and embody the heat we knew we needed to communicate with this project. Yep, she brought that FIRE! Enjoy the images that follow from our "Ignite" concept and remember to continue to pursue your dreams, find your purpose and let the flames of your soul burn endlessly.

"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire." ~Unknown

"Behind the Scenes" Video of the "Ignite" Concept

   
MUA: 
Tynita Lee
Booking Info:
MakeUpbyTynita@gmail.com
Makeup by Tynita on Schedulicity.com
Instagram: @makeup_by_tynita


As always, thank you SO much for visiting our blog. Keep up with the Team at Photography by Sean Ponder by visiting our website at PhotographybySeanPonder.com or on FaceBook at Facebook.com/PhotographybySeanPonder (Like our page!). You can also follow us on InstaGram at Instagram.com/PhotographybySeanPonder.


Until next time, Peace, Love and Light!

Angela
The Creative Director

Sanctuary

Greetings Readers!


On January 1, 2019, I decided to stop watching television. Not only do I not miss it, but I don’t even have the desire to turn it on and haven’t since the close of 2018. It no longer served a purpose in my life and to be quite honest, it was stifling my creativity. The television prevented me from being my productive self and was offering me nothing more than uninspiring amusement. I just realized that I no longer wanted to be entertained. I prefer to be informed and uplifted in my day to day hustle, so I traded in the television for more reading, more writing, more thinking, more music, and more walks outside to experience and explore the joy of the outdoors. I really felt the need to connect with myself on a deeper level, because something was missing, and it needed to be restored. I needed to tap into a level of creativity that was going to require me to pull away from everything that was becoming an unnecessary distraction, so that I could get back to being focused. I love being outside in the wide-open space. The fresh air does some amazing things to the senses. It is much needed.

This concept, "Sanctuary", was born out of my need to find places to get away and refresh my creative vibe. Taking quiet time is necessary for my mental, physical and spiritual well-being. If you know me, you know I am ALWAYS on the move. Staying on the go can cause stress, burnout and breakdowns if we are not careful, especially for busy moms. I acknowledge that it is ok to disappear to my sanctuary for a time to regain my composure, restore what I have lost and replenish what I have freely given, without the need to explain why I have been unavailable. This is something I am becoming very intentional about. You see peace is personal and should not be left in the hands of anyone else who may never understand what it is that YOU need.

So recently we had the opportunity to shoot my gorgeous goddaughter, Jasmine. I was so elated to work with her as we have been trying to get together for a long time. She is featured here in our post where she completely and confidently embodies the three focus elements of the concept which were: beauty, peace and gracefulness. We hope you enjoy these images from our "Sanctuary" shoot!

  
MUA: 
Tynita Lee
Booking Info:

MakeUpbyTynita@gmail.com
Makeup by Tynita on Schedulicity.com
Instagram: @makeup_by_tynita


Concept Creator & Stylist: 
Angela Ponder


As always, thank you SO much for visiting our blog. Keep up with the Team at Photography by Sean Ponder by visiting our website at PhotographybySeanPonder.com or on FaceBook at Facebook.com/PhotographybySeanPonder (Like our page!). You can also follow us on InstaGram at Instagram.com/PhotographybySeanPonder.


Until next time, Peace, Love and Light!
Angela
The Creative Director

Primal Instincts

Greetings Readers!

I must say creative concepts is at the heart of what we do! We enjoy that aspect of photography, because it takes us outside of the realm of what is usually expected with traditional photography styles, and allows us to present a fresh perspective using our imagination. We love taking a thought and developing it into a full blown concept, and then casting our model to help us breathe life into our ideas. For this project entitled, "Primal Instincts", we had the opportunity to work with the lovely, De'Jah once again (check her out in her debut in our "Southern Girl" blog post!).

Now the main theme behind the creation of this concept was SURVIVAL, and it is actually a slight play on the television series, "Survivor". We were looking to mimic that exact vibe with this shoot. Survival is the most basic primal instinct of any living being, and everything we do in our day to day lives is purposed to sustain and protect us. This is the idea we wanted to embody. We looked for a location that was secluded and kind of "nestled away in the wilderness", to use as our initial backdrop, then we transitioned from the dark hideaway to the outside world. It was a fun shoot and definitely outside the norm. Shout out to De'Jah for being so brave! Here are a few sample images that we hope you enjoy... 

As always, thank you SO much for visiting our blog. Keep up with the Team at Photography by Sean Ponder by visiting our website at PhotographybySeanPonder.com or on FaceBook at Facebook.com/PhotographybySeanPonder (Like our page!). You can also follow us on InstaGram at Instagram.com/PhotographybySeanPonder.

Until next time, Peace, Love and Light!
Angela
The Creative Director

Divalicious Behavior...

The Dynamic Duo is BACK!


We recently joined forces with our MUA, Tynita Lee, for a style concept shoot, and I must say that this lady has something special. If a class was being taught on how to be FIERCE without over doing it, Tynita would definitely be the instructor!

Tynita is a make-up artist from Nashville,TN, who has the gift of making her clients look amazing (I know because I am one of them)! She also has the innate ability to work a camera, which is a skill you cannot teach. In addition to being fierce, she has a killer walk and a glance that can stop you in your tracks! 

Sean and I have worked with Tynita for about three years now, and she continues to deliver quality results and an excellent work ethic. She is intent on continuing to grow in her craft in an impressive way. We titled this shoot, "Divalicious Behavior", because of Tynita's style and knack for walking into a crowded room and owning it! Check out some of the images from that day, that had onlookers stopping to watch! She was DIVALICIOUS! 

 

For booking inquiries:

MakeUpbyTynita@gmail.com
Makeup by Tynita on Schedulicity.com
Instagram: @makeupbytynita

Thank you so much for visiting our blog! We hope you enjoyed it! 


Keep up with the Team at Photography by Sean Ponder by visiting our website at PhotographybySeanPonder.com or on FaceBook at  Facebook.com/PhotographybySeanPonder  (Like our page!). You can also follow us on InstaGram at Instagram.com/PhotographybySeanPonder.

Until next time, Peace, Love and Light!

Angela

The Creative Director
  



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