Meet Latrell Caton

Today we’d like to introduce you to Latrell Caton.

Hi Latrell, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My journey of photography started during my senior year of high school. I was a student-athlete at the time and my friend owned a DSLR he offered for me to use for a month. Within that month, I started to gain exposure and wanted to learn more and more. I opened a door I never knew existed and am very grateful for everything photography has taught me so far.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Being a photographer, let alone a creative, has been a rollercoaster ride I didn’t expect. With social media evolving faster than ever. I faced many challenges during my start and even to this day that has crafted me into who I am today. I personally struggled with the thought of my photography being up to par and even worthy enough for the internet. I started out small and with little knowledge, but as I focused more on the reason behind my work, it was easier to fight the doubts and anxiety social media presented.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
As I began to take photography seriously, I started to adapt and think more as a creative than just a photographer. I specifically currently specialize in portrait/lifestyle photography which entails and allows me to work with a wide range of clients. Most recently, I’ve indulged in learning more about sports photography and videography as well. I’m probably proudest of my work during the Atlanta Black Lives Matter protests. To capture images during a dangerous and historic time where others were fearful to step out of their houses meant the world to me and my community. Watching the images, I took be shared and interacted with nationwide as a voice on the scene from Atlanta gave me a sense of importance that my work mattered. I believe my dedication to learning the process of photography and continued learning sets me apart from others. As I attend Howard University virtually, work part-time and run my photography business, I believe the hustler mentality sets me apart from my fellow photographers in a unique way.

We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
Personally, I believe success is the self-acceptance of doing better than before. To be successful is subjective from person to person but overall is the ability to surpass a limit or standard set before you.

Contact Info:

• Email: tcshotit@gmail.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcshotit
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcshotit
• Youtube: https://bit.ly/3w0VSUH