We had the good fortune of connecting with stephpuppychan and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi stephpuppychan, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
“Do not speak bad of yourself. For the warrior within hears your words and is lessened by them.” This is a phrase that I try to live by and practice. Sometimes it’s hard but it’s true. What you tell yourself becomes your reality. If you have a dream/goal, get out there and run after what you believe in with everything you’ve got. You never know if you don’t try.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I capture everything and anything. Mostly I focus on engagement/proposal shoots. What sets me apart from others is that I keep myself open to all the changes happening around me and understanding what my clients’ needs/wants are. Also being persistent through certain challenges throughout my photography journey. Not giving up.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Hmm.. if I told you then I gotta k*ll you LOL. JK. First stop would be downtown Atlanta, The Jackson Street bridge where you have the city background. You can capture lots of awesome photos. Then for food I would recommend Ponce City Market. Lots of choices of what to eat over there with a great atmosphere to enjoy!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My shoutout is cliche, but it’s my family. I thank you them for encouraging me to pursue my dreams/goals. They support me and cheer me on.

Website: theatlphotographer.com

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