We had the good fortune of connecting with DeAndre Sheppard and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi DeAndre, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
My thought process was I wanted to do something that I enjoyed while making others feel great about what we created. One of the many reasons I got into photography is to capture the moment and bring that forever excitement.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Well I’m a photographer so I see things most do not see. The ability to create something in any location or situation is what sets me apart. Being able to capture the moment is key. My passion for photography runs deep because it’s something I could do and talk about for hours lol. Your vision becomes my vision and a life long memory. One of the hardest lessons for me to grasp was the fact that not everyone sees what I see when showing my work and what most see I see past that and I focus on details. I’m a independent Portrait, product, Vehicle, sports, Still life and fashion photographer.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
All man great question lol so a for one it’s a most I go to pappadeaux to eat and drink other than that I’m mostly a homebody lol. But me being a photographer I’d also use family and or friends as models lol so a location like fabrication yard or deep Ellum for some nice urban shots then if they know me we are definitely going to look at some sneakers spots like Sneaker Politics, or Centrex just to name a few

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
When I got into photography it was more of a hobby but it grew into a passion then a business. The person that drove this passion for me was Peter McKinnon he is the goat for me when it comes to creating urban photography. I also have a close friend (Oscar) who has been pushing me as well most know him by shotsbyretro on IG. Last but not least my wife for being my biggest supporter and encourager.

Instagram: Dredayvision and Dreday_kickz

Twitter: Dreday_kickz

Youtube: Dreday_kickz

Other: I have 2 instagram pages dredayvision (business) dreday_kickz (personal) website is in the works

Image Credits
I own the rights to all images. All images are images I captured since I’m the photographer

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