Meet Fuquan Ferrell | Photographer & Cinematographer

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

Hi Fuquan, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I’m a firm believer that there’s risk in all aspects of life. No matter how safely you try to play your cards. Things can change for better or worse at a moments notice. That being said, punching a clock at some corporate office really didn’t sit well with me. You’re not generally given much creative freedom, the work goes to benefit someone else, and at the end of the day, you’re always expendable.

Having my own business has always been a way for me to assert my own sense of governance and abilities. As a photographer and cinematographer in Atlanta, there are so many avenues to failure and success. Are you being booked, does your name/brand get spoken of highly, is your social media trending. With that being said, I’m blessed to say that I’ve had so many projects completed that i’m proud of.

Owning your own business isn’t for the faint of heart for sure. But if you’re self determined, stubborn, hard working, and have a vision, you will succeed in more ways than one!

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.
My art lives at the intersection of movement, storytelling, and surreal beauty. As the founder of For Fuqs Sake Productions, I specialize in capturing dance, emotion, and human connection—often underwater—where gravity disappears and creativity expands. What sets my work apart is that I don’t just document moments; I create entire worlds, often blending technical precision with visual poetry.

I’m especially proud of how my journey has evolved from being just a dancer to becoming a multidisciplinary artist—choreographer, filmmaker, underwater photographer—all driven by an obsession with authenticity and innovation. Through For Fuqs Sake Productions, I’ve built a space where dancers, models, and creatives can feel safe to be bold, raw, and unfiltered.

Getting to this point was far from easy. I’ve had to fight through imposter syndrome, financial instability, and the challenge of wearing multiple hats at once—creative, marketer, editor, director. But what kept me going was a clear vision: to create the kind of work I didn’t see represented. I overcame these challenges by staying deeply connected to my community, constantly learning, and trusting that purpose outlasts pressure.

The biggest lessons I’ve learned? Don’t wait for permission to make what you love. Collaboration over competition. And the most unique parts of yourself—the ones you were once taught to hide—are actually your superpowers.

What I want the world to know is this: For Fuqs Sake isn’t just a catchy name—it’s a call to make art that matters. Art that breaks rules, breaks molds, and breaks silence. Whether it’s capturing a dancer’s soul 20 feet underwater or building immersive experiences with other artists, everything I do is driven by the belief that vulnerability is power, and that beauty thrives in brave spaces.

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.
When friends visit me from around the world, I see it as an opportunity to give them a true taste—not just of Atlanta, but of the world I’m building here as an artist. And I mean that both literally and metaphorically. Atlanta is known for its soul, and you can feel that soul in the food, the culture, and the community. One of my favorite ways to welcome people is through food—there’s nothing like sharing good Southern comfort meals and global flavors in a city that knows how to eat well.

But beyond the table, I love curating experiences that show off Atlanta’s spirit. I take friends to Centennial Olympic Park for the skyline views and storytelling, Piedmont Park for the open skies and music festivals, and the BeltLine for a walk that turns into a visual journey through local art. We’ll hit Little Five Points to find something weird and wonderful, and Atlantic Station for a mix of chill and chic.

Of course, I always make time for the icons—Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Zoo Atlanta, and the High Museum—all places that inspire the kind of creativity I try to bring into my work with For Fuqs Sake Productions. Even places like Lenox Mall or Cascade Springs become a vibe when you experience them with intention—shopping, nature, movement, and moments of rest.

Lake Lanier is where I can shift gears completely—step into water, decompress, and remember why I fell in love with capturing movement underwater in the first place. Every place I take my guests reflects a different side of the city, but also a different piece of who I am as a creator and host. Atlanta is more than a backdrop—it’s a living, breathing canvas.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Without a doubt, this shoutout goes to my grandmother. She’s no longer here physically, but her presence is etched into everything I create, everything I push for, and everything I believe I can become.

She instilled in me a work ethic so deep and so relentless, it feels like it’s stitched into my DNA. Nothing ever came easy for her, but she never complained—she just got up every day and did what had to be done, with grace, grit, and a quiet kind of strength that you don’t see often anymore. That drive she had? That’s what fuels me, especially when the path gets hard or uncertain.

But more than that, it was the way she believed in me—with no conditions, no limits. Her love and support weren’t just comforting; they were empowering. She saw something in me before I ever saw it in myself. When I was doubting, she was declaring. When I was tired, she reminded me why I started.

Everything I am, everything I’m building through For Fuqs Sake Productions, is rooted in the foundation she laid. She taught me that legacy isn’t just about what you leave behind—it’s about what you pour into others while you’re here. And I carry that lesson with me every day.

Website: https://www.forfuqssake.com

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