This Is My Story...

ARNELL "PATIENCE" MCCOY

I was born & raised in Atlanta,Ga to a loving SDA Family. As far back as I can remember I have always loved anything that had to do with the arts..music, photography, drawing etc. As I grew older my love for music out grew all the rest and I found myself writing songs on a daily basis. I got serious and decided I wanted to be a rapper in high school.

I teamed up with a few other guys at my school who shared the same desire and we formed a group called the N.O.C.C.A.S.(No Other Click Can Approach SouthSide). We became very popular in the Atlanta area and had a few major labels looking to sign us. Even though I turned my back on my christian beliefs and joined this group that glorified cars,clothes,money, & sex- for some reason I never let go of the Sabbath. Looking back on it now I know it was the Holy Spirit because the night we were suppose to go and perform for the label reps was a Friday night. When I refused to go the true colors of my group mates came out and God was able to show me how Satan was using me. After that night I quit the group, repented of my sins and put down music all together. I was convinced that Rap was Designed to glorify Satan, until God revealed to me that every talent given to us should be used for His glory alone!

A couple of years later after much prayer I released my first Christian Rap CD entitled Lyrical Lessons Vol 1. To my surprise the response was extremely positive from parents who were glad to see a young man using Rap music to glorify God! From that day forward I went full throttle into ministry! God has blessed me to record 4 Cd's, travel the USA, Canada and open up for many major recording artist such as J-Moss, Dettrick Hadden, Canton Jones & more!

To God Be The Glory!

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www.reverbnation.com/therealpatience 

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12-17-2011 Photography Ministry Team's Holiday Outing

Photographer's Holiday Outing
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The Atlanta Berean Photography Ministry Team's Holiday Outing at the First Baptist Church in Atlanta. Met with Jeff Rogers, Director of Creative Services; and Felix Farrar, Concertmaster and Orchestra First Chair.

Photos by: Eric, Shirlean & Brigette

Meeting notes from this past weekend "Lunch & A Meeting 10/11/11"

• Welcome new members: Derrick Barrett & Joe Booth
• Remember to wear all black when shooting.
• Upcoming Photography Ministry events:
• November - Lunch & Learn at Berean
• December 17, 2011, 6:30 PM - Social Holiday outing for the group.  PM will provide tickets for each photographer and 1 guest. First Family Christmas at the First Baptist Church of Atlanta. 
• Presentation by Richard White "Photography Design"

Fun hanging out with everyone. 

Thanks again for all of the food contributions!

This is my story...

LUAN DOCARMO

Okay i don't know where to begin.....I guess i should start out by saying my name is Luan Docarmo, I'm 16, Born January 16, 95' I was originally born in Brazil. Moved to the states when i was 3 and haven't visited back ever since. I love photography, always did but i never had enough money to get a good camera so i would always shoot with a "point and shoot" camera. Im not complaining it was pretty fun, but then this past Christmas i got a camera, finally! So im currently shooting with a canon eos rebel xs, go Team Canon!! :) But some of the stuff i love to do, is like I've mentioned before i love photography, absolutely love sports all types basically except for baseball, i enjoy watching tv, love hanging out with friends, and of course i love girls (i am a teenager he he) And I'm proud to say that i love God and my family.

Yours truly,

Luan

Photo happenings in Atlanta, by: Robert Johnson

Great to fellowship with you all this week.

Whether you shoot Cannon, Nikon or Sony, here are a few photo happenings in Atlanta.

http://www.photojournalism.org/about/
The 2011 Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar will be held Dec. 2-3 at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, 7 Concourse Parkway, Atlanta, GA.
The Seminar was founded in 1973 by a group of photojournalists representing newspapers, magazines and wire services. We seek to promote the highest standards of photojournalism through an annual educational conference and a photography contest judged by working photographers.

http://www.acpinfo.org/

In case you missed this
ACP Photo Festival
Each October, Atlanta is transformed by over 150 photo-related exhibitions and events, including a core of ACP programs hosted by a diverse network of venues across the Atlanta metro area. The events held during our 2011 Festival will be listed in our Festival Guide the first week of September. The best way to get involved is to participate by enjoying as many events as you can, and by listing your event in the Festival Guide.

and remember this :  "The best camera is the one thats with you"-Chase Jarvis

Robert Johnson & Soledad checking out her step and repeat...

Soledad O’Brien is an anchor and special correspondent for CNN/U.S.

"THIS IS MY STORY..."

MARK LEE

Career: biochemist, serving as Associate Professor & Chair of Biology @ Spelman College.

I use photography as mechanism for serving others. That giving helps to increase my brand and improve my craft. That brand extension and higher skill brings me business. Its rewarding in all senses.

Hobbies: exercise, martial arts, reading

Family: married 17 years, with two daughters. On almost any day, I would rather be making photographs.