Renee Brock Photojournalist

The images below, from a weekly religion assignment, were taken at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta. The Sunday morning that I shot these images the church was welcoming their new pastor, Rev. Dr. Timothy Boddie. Boddie is one of only 6 pastors to preside at the church.

Friendship was organized in 1866 and is Atlanta’s first black Baptist independent congregation. Originally the church could not buy property and first worshipped in a boxcar.

The light in the church is amazing! Below are my favorite images.

I love this look of being caught…

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and here fidgeting

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I love the intimate feel of these two hands holding while rested on an open bible.

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I once hated when people looked at me when I was taking their picture but sometimes it works and I love this man and his warm smile.

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I love the next two images of this sleeping girl…. the glasses on her forehead, her body language and the light really make this image special (for me at least).

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I was really drawn to this woman’s face and her brilliant red lipstick.

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The new pastor smiles as his congregation welcomes him.

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This is quite the hat, made of small silver beads.

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What’s not to like about butterflies? I recently shot a fundraiser at the Dunwoody Nature Center called Monarchs and Margaritas. During the event patrons had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the colorful insects, provided by Greathouse Butterfly Farm, in a special tent containing vibrant flowers.

Below I’ve posted a few of my favorite images.

A woman and a butterfly make eye contact…

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While another one of the insects rests in a ponytail.

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I couldn’t resist posting this photo from another recent assignment as well. This image is from a children’s music camp where kids are introduced to a plethora of instruments. This little boy looks so angelic with the pint sized harp he’s plucking. I love the one little finger pulling the string with curiosity.

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