I'm a Published Photographer Y'all!
Being able to not only experience first hand the magnitude of the Queen’s home going celebration, but being able to capture the life and vibrance of those who attended is one for the books. The music and entire atmosphere was nothing short of breathtaking.
Her visitation / wake / viewing lasted two days drawing hundreds of fans nation wide to pay their respects. I had the opportunity to capture a few photos for the Tr- State Defender in Memphis on Day Two of her public viewing.
On top of that… it was my first newspaper feature!
https://tri-statedefender.com/fans-stream-in-for-2nd-day-of-aretha-franklin-public-viewing/08/29/