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Carpe diem!

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Entertainment doesn’t just get us talking, it shapes how we think, what we expect, and sometimes what we believe is normal.

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Man… watching The Polygamist has me thinking.

I know negative stories sell, and yes, these things happen in real life. But can we please start telling more positive stories too?

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Give us both sides. Show us healthy marriages. Loyal partners. Families that work through problems. Friendships that last. People who choose integrity. Those stories exist too.

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2022–2026: Hair retouching
(and this one almost finished me 💀)
Finally mastered in 2026 ✅

Color grading / color science:
Still a work in progress… but I’m getting closer.

10 years later… I’m grateful.
The growth is crazy. 🔥

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2026 makes it 10 years since I started using Photoshop.
And wow… the journey has been real.

2016–2018: Manipulations & background changes
(masking, cut-outs, composites)

Late 2018–2022: Skin retouching
(studied like my life depended on it 😭)
Mastered in 2022 ✅

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Both are beautiful. They just tell your story in different ways ❤️

I just wanted to clear that up because there’s a fine line between them, and it’s easy to mix them up (I used to too).

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There’s a misconception these days with portrait and editorial photography.

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I’ve also noticed younger people love the editorial feel, big outfits, bold poses, high-end lighting.

While older clients often prefer the portrait style, something more timeless, classic, and simple.

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Sometimes I’m a trouble maker, I go just do am make everywhere shake small

E get why them dey call us Benin boys

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@Itz_Chuckbarz Chuck!!!!

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I know I’m an old soul but running a business turning me to a grandpa and I’m not even 30 yet!

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@dynamozes Thanks bro

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They don’t tell us what we turn into having a business

They only told us you’d be in control of your life and you decide when to work and sleep.

My reality is, I’m not in control of my life, I’m always working and I never sleep 😂

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New routine, download social media apps on Friday and delete on Sunday lol

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If you’re a creative — music artist, stylist, photographer, etc — you might be a brand.
That doesn’t automatically mean you’re built for the business side. And that’s okay.

Focus on your lane.

Build support around it.

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Just my opinion, but I think this needs to be said:
Not every business is a brand.
Not every brand is a business.
And that’s okay.
Let’s break it down real quick:

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Some big brands even separate both sides internally:
•Brand team: messaging, culture, visuals
•Business team: money, operations, legal

Startups don’t have that luxury — you’re doing both.

That’s why it’s tough.