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Dec 2022

Carson Connolly: October Photographer of the Month

Interview by Avery Fields/ Photos by Carson Connolly Carson Connolly, 19, from Marietta, Georgia, photographs to capture memories for others. Connolly’s photograph received the most votes among the other nominees. He previously won Photographer of the […]

Carson Connolly: A silver car caught in motion during daylight with some minor traffic behind it — I was hired to shoot a Nissan GTR Car Show and cruise! I got this photo hanging out of the window in a Toyota Supra MK4.
Marietta, Georgia
June 2022
Photo: Carson Connolly
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Carson Connolly: someone standing outside during the night with a pink and green race car long sleeved jersey with a white and pink helmet — After a long and grueling 10 hour race, I snapped this photo of driver Tom Blomqvist after he finished first in the Acura DPI.
Road Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia
October 2022
Photo: Carson Connolly
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Carson Connolly: A car parked in the middle of a two lane road during daylight with trees on both sides of the road — Found a quiet straight road, and took my opportunity to get the classic middle of the road photo.
Buford, Georgia
November 2022
Photo: Carson Connolly
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Carson Connolly: Two cars parked next to one and other, one red and the other white. Set during daylight, in a parking deck in front of trees. — “The Clutch Media” held a private shoot with a ton of exotic and JDM cars for a show to be held at the King and Queen building. While we were setting up the cars I snapped this one while the Red Lancer Evolution was parking!
Atlanta, Georgia
October 2022
Photo: Carson Connolly
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Carson Connolly: car parked outside. mechanic shop during the night time — This photo comes from a photoshoot I had with a 1 of 1 wide-bodied Acura NSX. This car has been featured in three Fast and Furious movies and is a staple in the Georgia car community.
Honda Dealership, Marietta, Georgia
November 2022
Photo: Carson Connolly
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Carson Connolly: Red race car captured will in high speed during daylight on race track — Congratulations to the October Photographer of the Month, Carson Connolly. Connolly, 19, from Marietta, Georgia, photographs to capture memories for others. Connolly’s photograph received the most votes among the other nominees. He previously won Photographer of the Week the third of October.
He states that “some of your favorite and best work will be when you ignore the trends and do your own thing!”
We interviewed Connolly to share his advice and experiences with the Bokeh Focus community.
Read his full interview here on Bokeh Focus under STORIES.
I was taking situated ahead of the finish-line during a practice session and caught this photo of the Pfaff Porsche going through a cloud of dirt thrown up by another car.
Road Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia
October 2022
Photo: Carson Connolly
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Carson Connolly: someone dressed in black with a black helmet on riding a motorcycle during sunset in front of mountains — Some friends and I went to Carters Dam to take some photos of our cars and I got this beautiful low shutter speed shot of Noah on his bike.
Carters Dam, Georgia
November 2022
Photo: Carson Connolly
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Carson Connolly: A blue car parked outside at night time in front of city lights and semi wet streets — Two Subaru buddies and I went to scout out a parking garage for a potential shoot spot. This was one of the photos from the set.
Georgia Tech Campus, Atlanta, Georgia
November 2022
Photo: Carson Connolly
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Carson Connolly: A picture of someone holding a camera at night time in front of the marietta diner — I was having dinner with some friends at Marietta Diner and came across a fellow car photographer during a shoot. My good friend Roy was shooting my other good friend Mason’s 1989 Mazda RX-7 FC. I decided to shoot some b-roll while I was there and got this really cool photo of him with the neon in the background. Lots of bokeh!
Marietta, Georgia
October 2022
Photo: Carson Connolly
© Carson Connolly

Carson Connolly: A close up image of a decal on the spoiler part of a car — I love showcasing details on super unique cars and this shot is no different. I love the way the carbon fiber weave looks with the bokeh in the background.
Marietta, Georgia
November 2022
Photo: Carson Connolly
© Carson Connolly

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Nov 2022

David DuBose: September Photographer of the Month

Interview by Avery Fields/ Photos by David Dubose David DuBose, 24, from Huntsville, Alabama, photographs with the focus of bringing what he sees in his head to life. DuBose’s photograph received the most votes among […]

David DuBose: Woman standing in the midst of leaves during day light — I wanted to capture my model immersed in Nature.
Birmingham, Alabama
July 2022
Photo: David DuBose
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David DuBose: A man wearing grey graphic tee and orange hat standing behind DJ turn tables — One of many candid shots of the crowd and stage at a music festival.
Huntsville, Alabama
August 2022
Photo: David DuBose
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David DuBose: Woman in pink blazer standing in front of mirror — This is the first picture from an unreleased project I’m working on.
Huntsville, Alabama
July 2021
Photo: David DuBose
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David DuBose: Man sitting outside during sunset in front of giant stoned crucifixes — For all the shots of this “Pals Club” customized jacket, the scenery and temperature of the photos really captured the emotion of the jacket’s message and framed each moment so well.
Huntsville, Alabama
August 2022
Photo: David DuBose
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David DuBose: Man sitting outside during sunset in front of giant stonned crucifixes — Congratulations to the September Photographer of the Month, David DuBose. DuBose, 24, from Huntsville, Ala. DuBose’s photographs focus on bringing what he sees in his head to life. DuBose’s photograph received the most votes among the other nominees. He previously won Photographer of the Week the second of September.
He reminds photographers to, “Always say yes to a chance to pick your camera up.”
We interviewed DuBose to share his advice and experiences with the Bokeh Focus community.
Read his full interview here on Bokeh Focus under STORIES.
Huntsville, Alabama
August 2022
Photo: David DuBose
© David DuBose

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Oct 2022

The Definition of the American Dream By a Woman in Technology

Text by Carlos Alfaro/ Photos by Carlos Alfaro Federica Cabrera was born in Caracas, Venezuela. After high school, she briefly studied social communication in college in Venezuela before moving to Atlanta in 2001. Caberara worked a […]

Federica Cabrera Fernandez sitting on a chair inside of home wearing business casual clothing

Federica Cabrera Fernandez standing in her kitchen while on the phone and holding a baby — Federica Cabrera Fernandez in her kitchen.
Photo: Carlos Alfaro
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Federica Cabrera Fernandez sitting in front of her home business casually dressed during daylight — Federica Cabrera Fernandez sitting in front of her home.

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Sep 2022

A Woman Leader Changing the World

Text by Yesenia Chavarria/ Photos by Yesenia Chavarria & Dedria McClure Being a mom is Dedria McClure’s number one role in the world. She captures the moments of motherhood through the lens of her camera […]

Dedria McClure
Photo: Dedria McClure
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Dedria McClure: In background is a woman with long, dark hair looking out white curtained window standing in front of white couch with back of photographer holding camera in foreground — McClure in action (Photo by yesenia

Yesenia Chavarria
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Apr 2022

Never Stop Following Your Dreams

Text by Vaso Poulokefalos/ Photos Caroline Stephens Miles Caroline Stephens Miles has dedicated her career to helping injured athletes. She is currently the head athletic trainer for Madison County High School and has recently decided […]

Caroline Stephens Miles with her grandmother and inspiration, Dorothy “Dot” Crunkleton, at her college graduation.
Photo: Carolyn Stephens Miles
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a close up portrait of Caroline standing outside smiling in a field while wearing a white top and two necklace — Caroline Mills self-portrait. Photo: Caroline Stephens Miles

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Apr 2022

Small Town Leaders with Big Impacts

Text by Dionna Russell/ Photos Lashanna Brooks Being from a town like Savannah, Georgia opens many opportunities to learn about history and even gives you the chance to create history. When I think of a […]

Meghan Gies standing outside during daylight wearing her Marriott polo shirt making a beverage indoors — Meghan Geis showcasing drinks made at Baobab Lounge at the JW Marriott Kessler Collection Hotel.
Photo: Lashanna Brooks
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Meghan Gies standing outside during daylight wearing her Marriott polo shirt in front of a gate with water and town in the background — Meghan Geis at the Plant Riverside District located at the JW Marriott Kessler Collection Hotel in Savannah, Georgia. Photo: Lashanna Brooks

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Mar 2022

Poor Little Indian Girl from Poarch’ Becomes First Chairwoman of Alabama Tribe

Text by Kaylee Salter/ Photos courtesy of Megan Zamoro Stephanie A. Bryan is a proud wife, mother, and the first chairwoman of the only federally recognized Native American tribe in Alabama: The Poarch Band of […]

Chairwoman with President Barack Obama at President's rountable — Chairwoman Stephanie Bryan with President Barack Obama at the President’s Roundtable 2015. Photo courtesy of Megan Zamora

Picture of a newspaper article of Stephanie Bryan in between two other young girls — Newspaper clipping of Chairwoman Bryan winning Pee Wee tribal princess. Photo Courtesy of Megan Zamora

A group of children in uniform standing in front of three adults outside during the day in front of a building — Chairwoman Stephanie Bryan with Poarch Creek’s tribal princesses and the Creek youth at United South and Eastern Tribes 2016. Photo courtesy of Megan Zamora

Stephanie Bryan standing outside in a black dress with two wraps of color patterns. Standing outside during the day I front of trees and a lake in the far background — Stephanie Bryan in Wetumpka, Ala., wearing native tribal patchwork clothing.
Photo: Megan Zamora
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Sep 2021

Many Hands Make Lighter Loads

Text by Jessica Strickland/ Photos by Jessica Strickland Debbie Booher is an advocate for the homeless in Austin, Texas. Along with working a full-time job, Booher has dedicated her life and free time to serving […]

Homeless in Austin, Texas: Woman in yellow coat and face mask giving a haircut to a man with pink barber chair cloth on — Man receives free haircut to attend a job interview in Austin, Texas. Photo: Jessica Strickland

Jessica Strickland: Woman, who is Debbie, wearing a black shirt, red cap and blue earring. She is placing food from a larger container into plate — Debbie Booher serves meal to houseless individual
Austin, Texas
Photo: Jessica Strickland
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Homeless in Austin, TexasJessica Strickland: Two women, who are Debbie and Laura, are under a large white tarp wearing black clothes and aprons hugging each other behind a table of food in pots . — Debbie Booher hugs co-founder Laura Ritchie in Austin, Texas.
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Sep 2021

An American Hero

Text by Della Sanford/ Photos by Elinor Sanford and the U.S. Army This story highlights the triumphs of an African American, lesbian soldier during twenty-two years of service in the Army, including deployment during the […]

An American Hero: Women's army Corps handbook with collage of black and white photos of women soldiers

An American Hero: Black woman in long-sleeved arm camoflauge uniform with cap — Elinore
Photo: Syed Hamza
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An American Hero: Army uniform closeup of medals.

An American Hero: A black teen boy and black pre-teen girl in dressclothes stand in front of a rock wall

An American Hero: Black family sta — Elinore Sanford (center) with wife, Della Sanford, daughter Kallie and their Corgi Reese in front of their home. Photo: Courtesy Elinore Sanford

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Aug 2021

Survivor, Mother, Principal & Activist

Text by Maddie Hughes/ Photos courtesy Maddie Hughes When tasked with finding a female leader in our community, I searched around to find one, and realized that my own mother is a prime example. She […]

Survivor, Mother, Principal, and Activist: Blonde woman holding a Dr. Sues book sits in chair reading to group of four elementary students sitting on floor of classroom — Jennifer Laughridge teaching in a classroom. Photo courtesy Maddie Hughes

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Aug 2021

The Potential Within

Text by Ciana Bruce/ Photos by Charletta Cloud & Ciana Bruce Church and education sustained her passion for serving others. But her potential paved the path for a new service — leadership. Jacquelyn Ponder, who […]

The Potential Within: Jacquelyn Ponder, Black woman with short curly hair wearing a long black dress with white floral patterns and black shoes — Preaching Women Honoree 2013
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The Potential Within: Jacquelyn Ponder in a green top receiving an award from a woman in a white shirt during ceremony — Pastor Ponder being presented with an award at President Obama’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)/ Tribute to Preaching Women Celebration Dinner Ceremony Atlanta, Georgia.
Photo: Charletta Cloud

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Jul 2021

Standing in the Gap: The Life of Missionary Gussie Breedlove

Text by Stephanie Breedlove/ Photos courtesy of Gussie Breedlove One of the unsung heroes of the Atlanta community is Missionary Gussie Breedlove. This story explores her life and impact on poverty-stricken communities throughout Atlanta. Missionary […]

Misssionay Breedlove at a impoverished community after a clean up event. Photo: Gussie Breedlove ©Gussie Breedlove