— Tommie Triplett IV, Photographer | Cinematographer

Born and raised in the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, I began my photography career immediately after graduating from high school in 2012. Between 2013 and 2016, I had the wonderful opportunity to capture a wide variety of moments including Weddings, Senior Portraits, Graduate Portraits, Birthday Portraits, Children Portraits, Couples Portraits, Modeling, Event Photography, and much more. With over five years of professional photography experience under my belt, I developed a deep love for preserving the most beautiful and meaningful moments in my clients’ lives. In 2016, I decided to temporarily step away from photography to pursue a career in Wireless Retail, where I advanced to the role of Store Manager at AT&T in Chicago, IL.

Over the past seven years, I have gained extensive experience working in the wireless industry for Verizon Wireless and most recently at Ashley HomeStore here in Waco, Texas. Throughout this time, I also nurtured my passion for music, signing a small record deal from 2017 to 2020 with an Indie label based in San Francisco, CA. Although I left the label, music remains an important hobby and passion of mine, and I continuously seek ways to express my creativity. In 2024, I launched two podcast shows: one focused on general conversations titled “It’s Really A Podcast, Though!” and another dedicated to music called “The Playlist Now Podcast.” While I am grateful for the growth and experience gained through my retail management career, my current goal is to turn my passion for photography and creative work into a sustainable and fulfilling business. I am excited to apply the skills I have developed in management, teamwork, retail operations, and customer service to build my own brand and venture. Ultimately, I aspire to become a published photographer featured in a prominent magazine or to have my work showcased in a significant publication in the near future.