Meet Layrant Rembert | Executive Director

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

Hi Layrant, how does your business help the community?
Photo Camp USA, Inc. creates space for young people to see themselves as storytellers. We use photography as a medium for youth empowerment, extracurricular education, and interpersonal connection. By contracting with local professional photographers and digital artists, we make high-quality arts instruction accessible to youth who may not otherwise have access to such programming. Through hands-on instruction, participants develop not only technical skills, but also greater confidence and a strong sense of personal voice. Participants learn to document the places, people, and moments that matter to them, creating work that reflects their own perspectives and lived experiences. This process encourages critical engagement with the world around them, positioning their images as voices that strengthen community representation and cultural preservation. The Photo Camp USA program fosters mentorship, creative exploration, and career exposure, supporting personal growth and self confidence, giving young people tools, role models, and transferable skills that can shape future education and career pathways.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My professional life has always been grounded in service, leadership, and accountability—both in my career and in the community. I currently work as a part-time supervisor at UPS, where I focus on training, team coordination, and maintaining efficient operations in a fast-paced environment. The role requires consistency, clear communication, and the ability to motivate people with different strengths toward a shared goal.
Outside of work, I have served my community as a youth football, basketball and baseball coach, mentoring young people and reinforcing values like discipline, teamwork, and confidence. Working with youth has strengthened my belief that effective leadership is rooted in patience, encouragement, and setting a positive example.
Getting to where I am professionally hasn’t always been easy. Working across different roles and industries has required adapting to change and evolving alongside it. Along the way, I’ve learned that growth comes from showing up, staying teachable, and investing in others—especially through learning how to lead, mentor, and support young people in the workplace as well as in the community. What I want the world to know about my story is that success isn’t only measured by job titles, but by impact—whether that’s supporting a team at work, coaching young athletes, or helping create opportunities for the next generation.

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.
The Battery Atlanta
My go-to spot for hanging out, walking around, and grabbing a good meal—especially seafood. It’s an easy place to catch the city’s energy without overdoing it.

Breakfast & Local Eateries
I’ll always choose breakfast or brunch over late-night plans. First Watch is a breakfast favorite, and Outback Steakhouse is a go-to for dinner. Fresh seafood is always at the top of my list.

Outdoor Time on the BeltLine
Bike riding is a must. The BeltLine is perfect for staying active and enjoying the city at a slower pace, with plenty of good restaurants along the way.

Movies with Reclined Seating
A good action movie with hot, buttered popcorn is always a yes. I’m a fan of comfortable theaters like Trilith Cinemas, where you can actually relax and enjoy the film.

Community & Culture
Whether it’s a local high-school football game or One Music Fest, I love showing up for and cheering on the kids.

And when I’m not working out at the Piedmont Wellness Center, you’ll find me at home watching a game, binging a show, or experimenting on the grill.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to dedicate my shoutout to my uncle, Dennis Rembert, an amateur and hobby photographer whose vision led him to start Photo Camp USA in 2005. A native of Atlanta, Dennis has long been deeply tied to his community through his engagement with various organizations. As a neighborhood photographer, he believed in the power of photography as a way for young people to learn, connect, and express themselves. When he was no longer able to keep the program going on his own, he entrusted it to me so that the mission could continue. That original vision—grounded in service, creativity, and access—continues today as we equip young people with the skills, confidence, and platform to tell their own stories and represent their communities through photography.

Website: https://www.photocampusa.org

Instagram: Photo_Camp_USA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584740141106

Image Credits
Brandon Wiggins