Da Glassman💎 | Ve.Visions | Portrait Photographer

Prom season really tried to take me out at the start of the send off 😭🎷#chicagophotographer #explorepage

Some days I found myself asking who I am and why I wanna be here and everyday God showed me something new to love, something new to try, and things I needed to do. Along my years in college I can say I wouldn’t be half the woman I am today if it weren’t for this place. From those two to three hr classes and due at 11:59pm’s, from those early mornings to late nights, all the way down to the friends that I’ve laughed and cried with. Cheers to the woman I am today and the woman I will be tomorrow. You deserve this and so much more! Until then just keep watching the magic.❤️🫶🏽 Love you mama. @javet2x @ve.visions #AOML #graduated

One week later… still in awe of God’s faithfulness. Still taking it all in and reflecting on how far God has brought me. Through every season of this journey, He remained faithful. “God is within her, she will not fall.” — Psalm 46:5 And truly… He was. This is only the beginning! 📸: @ve.visions

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 🤍 T-2 days until I officially graduate with my Bachelor’s degree…I contemplated over and over again whether I wanted to make a long post or not, but then I heard this song… “Oh my God did not fail me… this is the story I’ll tell.” And THIS is my story. The late nights. The tears. The doubts. The mental health checks. The moments I questioned myself and wondered if I was really going to make it through. From starting my college journey in 2019, taking multiple semesters off, losing my financial aid, trying to find myself while still trying to survive it all… somehow, some way, I STILL MADE IT. There were so many moments where giving up honestly felt easier. Watching life continue while feeling stuck was hard. Feeling behind was hard. Having to rebuild myself over and over again was hard. But every setback, every delay, every obstacle was still leading me here. A lot of people see the pictures, the cap and gown, the accomplishments… but they don’t see the nights I cried, the pressure I carried, or the prayers I prayed asking God to just help me keep going. This degree isn’t just for me it’s for… MY MOM MY DAD MY GRANDMA MY SUPPORT SYSTEM And most importantly to every teacher who said I wouldn’t be able to make it. Allow me to reintroduce myself as your Elementary Education Teacher, Ms. Taylor🍎

the house always wins. __ ROYAL FLUSH | The House♥️♠️♦️ 📸Photographer: @ve.visions 🧠Creative Director: @niy.ahh28 Models: @alcynaocellata @_mj3_ @niy.ahh28 @marvo.dini

A vision bigger than where I started. Thankful for every moment and every person who played a part in this journey. This chapter closes, but the story keeps going. Class over… Obi out ✌🏾.

they stopped betting against him for a reason. __ ROYAL FLUSH | King of Spades♠️ 📸Photographer: @ve.visions 🧠Creative Director: @niy.ahh28 Model: @marvo.dini

pressure makes diamonds. power makes legends. __ ROYAL FLUSH | Ace of Diamonds♦️ 📸Photographer: @ve.visions 🧠Creative Director: @niy.ahh28 Model: @_mj3_

every diamond cuts eventually. __ ROYAL FLUSH | Queen of Diamonds♦️ 📸Photographer: @ve.visions 🧠Creative Director: @niy.ahh28 👗: @kahmyla0811 @oh_sew_nycee Model: @alcynaocellata

Yesterday, I became the FIRST person in my family to graduate from college, and I’d be lying if I said it was easy. This was by far the hardest challenge of my life, and I’m so proud of myself for seeing it through. Over the last four years, I’ve spent time learning who I am outside of my friends and family back home, and I can truly say that I love this version of myself. While a lot of people may have dedicated their degree to others I want the world to know that I DID THIS SOLELY FOR ME, but I can't not thank my parents. I appreciate you both❤️ To the woman who introduced me to dance, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. I wouldn’t know dance if it weren’t for you. You’ve given me something that heals my heart in ways I can’t even explain. From 4th grade until now, I’ve grown tremendously, and I never would’ve thought I’d become the artist I am today. I’m the perfect representation of someone who has worked their entire life for this. To know me is to know that I LOVE to perform. I’ve never met anyone who has the same heart and passion for it that I do. During my time at ISU, I lost my love for the stage and I quickly found that joy again because this isn’t a career path that doesn’t require commitment. You have to show up tired, hungry, depressed, broke, and/or broken because “No one can want it for you more than you.” College has taught me that healing doesn’t start when you’re ready — it starts when you’re tired. I can't believe all the tears, body aches, and long rehearsals have finally paid off🥺. As I enter this next chapter of my life, I do so as a better woman and artist than I was when I first came in. CONGRATULATIONS TO ME! ✨

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Not just a pretty face 🙂‍↕️ I was gonna get on here and go on a whole spiel, but decided I was overthinking it. There honestly ain't too much to say cause we not done yet, it's only up from here 😛 I'm sooo proud of myself and I appreciate all my friends and family that were in my corner the whole way. @ve.visions Glassed the pictures, go book him now!! I LOVE LIFEE Congratulations to all my black grads and class of 2026 💐💐🎓