T C of Metro Atlanta on Life, Lessons & Legacy

We’re looking forward to introducing you to T C. Check out our conversation below.

Good morning T, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? Have you ever been glad you didn’t act fast?
Yes, I have been glad that I didn’t act fast on several situations. It’s hard to think before you react, especially if it’s something or someone triggering you, something you feel passionate about, or when you are attempting to make a decision on your next move. Patience is also hard as well because most people want quick fixes and don’t realize that quick fixes aren’t always going to solve the problem or help you get out of a situation. There are times where we must pause, breathe, think, and be patient before making any moves. Any move or moves made out of impulse or emotion will make you travel on a road of regret for not thinking and taking your time to slow down and be cautious instead of trying to be quick to get fast results. I always think before I react because I remember the times where I reacted first, and then started thinking, but it was too late because I already made several mistakes that could’ve been avoided. Be patient and think before you act.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am a professional photographer with over 5 years of experience in portrait photography. FlickzbyTC is more than just a photography business; it is a brand. My work focuses on capturing natural beauty with subtle enhancements, celebrating authenticity and confidence in every client. The services I provide are portraits, lifestyle photos, proms, graduations, studio photography, events, and fashion shows.

What I believe makes my brand interesting is my self-entitled “TC Experience”. This experience is incomparable to any other photographer in the industry because of my superior professionalism. Since I have previous experience working in the retail industry, I know exactly what customers and clients are looking for in a business regarding customer service. I have multiple clients who can concur that customer service exceeds their expectations. I want to make every client to feel welcomed and confident; to be themselves and not have to worry about potentially being judged for who they are. I understand how hard it can be to come out of your shell and reveal to the world who you are, that’s why I make sure I custom-tailor each experience the client I am working with.

I am currently working on obtaining more clients and strategizing on what potential clients like so I can tailor to their needs and gain more profit and revenue for my business and brand.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
I believed that I wasn’t good enough growing up. All my life I had endured relentless bullying that never seemed to stop. I was judged for simply being me. I couldn’t walk around school hallways without kids making comments about me or laughing in my face. Every time I tried to make friends or even ask a girl to go to prom with me, I always got turned down or rejected in front of a crowd. I felt humiliated for putting myself in a position that I thought would turn out great for me. I was a very smart kid that all my teachers liked. It was excruciating to the point I almost committed suicide, until I heard God’ voice to tell me not to kill myself. Since I’ve gained my confidence back, I no longer believe that I’m not good enough. I believe I am more than good enough.

When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain when I had enough of bullying. I used my pain as power by finding ways to gain my confidence. At the time, I noticed that everyone was dancing on Instagram and Dubsmash”, so I decided to hop on the trend. I received positive comments for my dancing that I decided to form a dance team at my school to perform at our pep rallies. I gathered a few of my friends and our debut performance was at the closing of our junior year at a festival pep rally. I was able to look at students who judged and rejected me in their faces and made eye contact, showcasing my confidence. After our debut, we were requested by the student body to perform at every pep rally. I used the pain of bullying as power to display my confidence and skills making sure everyone knew that I took my power back.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes, the public version of me is the real me. I am consistent in who I am. I live in authenticity and integrity. Some people aren’t bold enough to be their authentic self, because they are afraid of what other people would say about them. I had to learn not to care about what other people think about me. People are going to talk about me, until I leave this Earth and there is nothing I can do about their comments; however, I can control how I respond or react to other people’s comments. I chose to not care about what they say about me because most of what people have said about me are false. I also learned that people project on others and that’s not okay. If people learned not to care what other people, physically or virtually, say about them, everyone would feel comfortable enough to be authentic because we all are not perfect and will never be perfect.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I would hope people would tell my story about my resilience against adversity, my faith and belief in God, and my determination to chase after my dreams. People most commend me for my resilience and faith because nobody could really tell if I was feeling down, unless I expressed it. I used my pain and the things I went through as fuel to keep pushing further. Time does not wait on anyone and life will continue to go on and my determination to not give up when times are hard is an astonishing thing that some people wouldn’t be able to do. I want people to tell the story about my resilience to being bullied for nearly ten years and how that almost got the best of me, until I made the decision to not end my life, thanks to God and how I turned the bullying into a blessing by gaining confidence I never knew I had. My circle of friends and family knows how deep my faith and belief in God goes. It’s a testimony to tell people that there is a higher power and creator that can help guide us while we live on Earth.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://flickzbytc.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flickzbytc
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flickzbytc/
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@_flickzbytc