Meet Ree Brewer | Model, Photographer, and Makeup Artist

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

Hi Ree, why did you pursue a creative career?
From a young age I’ve always been creative. My mom and older sister were creatives as well. Some of my fondest memories come from doing artistic things like painting, drawing, scrapbooking, and photography with them. As I got older, I found photography to be my passion. My senior year of high school I had the opportunity to walk in my first fashion show for Interform, and quickly fell in love with everything that involved modeling. Fast forward to my first year of college, I scored a campaign shoot with swimsuit brand Kitty + Vibe and it solidified my choice to continue honing my craft and perfecting my walk. So I joined Infinite Appeal Modeling Organization at Georgia State and the rest is history.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
When I step in front of the camera, everything fades out. I become whatever concept it is I’m trying to convey, and once I see the end results and the reactions it’s the best feeling in the world. When people enjoy your photos and you’re able to make them feel something whether it’s awe or disbelief, I love that I can make someone feel that just by looking at my photos and portfolio. I take my work seriously and it feels good to connect with other creatives that share the same vision or can elevate it further. When we bring the best out of each other to create the ultimate project.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
When people come to Atlanta and want to get a great experience I always bring them to Little 5. Browsing Psycho Sister and Junkman’s Daughters aisles for clothes, vinyl searching at Criminal Records, and the Crystal Shop. Afterwards we could stop at Puttshack for a game or two and some banana cake (because it’s that good) before going to Piedmont Park and kicking it at a paint and sip for a little while. Once the sun sets and the night begins it’s time to hit edgewood bars like Our Bar, Church, and Joystick before moving to the east side where The Basement and a nice food court above it lies. If they’re into art, definitely the High Musuem as well.

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?
My shoutout goes to a teacher who told me I would never go anywhere in life. Mr. Rocconi. In my freshman year of high school, in front of all my peers, he stopped class to call me out on my lack of work ethic, lack of knowledge, and stated he didn’t think I could pass his class nor any hardships in my future. In the moment I was very embarrassed and upset someone had so little faith, but over the years it served as a reminder to keep going and despite what someone may say about you – you can always prove them wrong.

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