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

Hi Daphne, what role has risk played in your life or career?

Risk-taking has been essential in my journey as a clothing brand owner and photographer. When it comes to investing in new expensive lenses as a photographer, it’s about weighing the potential improvement in my work against the financial commitment. Releasing new collections as a clothing brand owner means trying to anticipate what’s next in the market and what customers will want, which always comes with a bit of uncertainty. Taking these risks has not only broadened my creative horizons but also taught me resilience and the importance of adaptability in pursuing my passions and building successful ventures in both fields.

Please tell us more about your art. We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others, what you are most proud of or excited about. How did you get to where you are today professionally. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges? What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way. What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?
I’m most proud of how my brand represent challenges with social injustice within the black community. My passion for photography is deeply intertwined with my fashion brand. Photography allows me to express creativity, highlight the impact of our work, and connect with audiences on a deeper level. The journey to where I am today has been demanding, involving complex navigation of both fashion and photography industries while upholding creative integrity. Confronting these challenges taught me the importance of resilience, openness to feedback, and authenticity. My brand transcends clothing and photographs; it’s about forging meaningful connections and inspiring confidence through art.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?

As a clothing brand owner and photographer, my art is a combination of fashion and storytelling, where each piece is a canvas and every photograph a narrative. I’m most proud of how my brand pushes traditional fashion boundaries, blending high-concept designs with real style, and how my photography captures the essence of these creations in compelling ways. The journey to where I am today has been challenging; it required navigating the complexities of both fashion and photography industries while maintaining creative integrity. Facing these challenges helped me learn to accept feedback and strengthen both my team and my mindset. The lessons I’ve learned highlight the value of resilience, the necessity of remaining teachable, and the strength of authenticity. I want the world to see that my brand goes beyond clothing and photographs, it’s about creating meaningful connections and inspiring confidence through art

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
There are various of things to do in Atlanta, we never sleep. I would take my best friend to visit Ponce City Market where we have a variety of options to eat while catching an amazing view of the city. I would also drop through the Midtown’s High Museum of Art to view some amazing art and pieces from artists all over. Visiting the Beltline to shop, walk, and eat as well would be on my go to list. Each spot offers a unique taste of Atlanta’s vibrant culture, cuisine, and entertainment.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Without God being the head of my life and leading me by faith and not by sight, I would not be where I am today. So shout out to God and shout out to my Mom for always being in my ear motivating me to become better.

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