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This is Fine Art Black Portraiture
By Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, MFA, PhDFounder, The Scholar with a Camera Photography LLC When Dean Lawrence Carter—founding dean of the Martin Luther King Jr.
It’s a Love Thang: Why I’m All In on Portraiture
by Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, MFA, PhD The Scholar with a Camera! When I step into my studio, I feel it. The presence. The purpose.
Seeing Yourself in the Light
by Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins The Scholar with a Camera! There’s something sacred about being seen. Not just noticed—but truly seen. That’s what Jesus did.
Image Making: Healing the Soul Through Portraiture
By Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, The Scholar with a Camera Seeing yourself, helps you love yourself. And in that seeing—really seeing—you step into healing, wholeness,
The Joy of Seeing Who You ARE and ARE BEcoming: Seeing Joy
By Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, The Scholar with a Camera “I have to admit that I lost myself. Veronica had become someone who lived for
Reflections in the Mirror: The Sacred Art of Seeing
By Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, MFA, PhD — The Scholar with a Camera I have taken a keen interest in the power of reflection—the sacred
Why Every AKA Should Celebrate Her Legacy with a Portrait Session
by Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, MFA, PhD — The Scholar with a Camera! At The Scholar with a Camera Photography, we don’t just take pictures—we
Portraits Are the Perfect Family Christmas Gift
By Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, MFA, PhDThe Scholar with a Camera! There’s something timeless about a portrait. It hangs on your wall.It lives on your
You Need to SEE YOU: The Liberative Power of Portraits
By Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, MFA, PhDThe Scholar with a Camera! There’s something magical that happens when people see themselves—not just in a mirror, but
“What You Really Need to Know About Your Brand Photoshoot—Answered by The Scholar with a Camera”
By Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, MFA, PhD The Scholar with a Camera! 1. What is a Brand Photoshoot, and Why Do I Need One? Answer:A
Professors, It’s Time to Be Seen: Why You Need Powerful, Current Images
By Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, MFA, PhDThe Scholar with a Camera You’re about to present at a major conference. Your bio is read aloud, and
Being at Ease in Front of the Camera: This Is How We Do It
By Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, MFA, PhDThe Scholar with a Camera Let’s be honest—being in front of the camera can feel a little awkward. But
Atlanta Birthday Photographer: Planning a Birthday Studio Portrait Session
By Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, MFA, PhDThe Scholar with a Camera! You deserve to celebrate your birthday in a way that lasts. The cake may
Essence Photography: Where Spirit Meets Image
Essence Photography: Where Spirit Meets ImageBy Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, The Scholar with a Camera When I look through my lens, I’m not just aiming
What to Expect from Your Headshot Experience
By Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, MFA, PhD — The Scholar with a Camera When it comes to headshots, you deserve more than just a nice
Images of the Imago Dei: The Spirit of Image Making
I am an image maker. I don’t simply call myself a “photographer” because what I do is more than taking pictures. The word photographer can sound technical,