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My style...? Each and every day is a blessing from God. He leads my lens at all times and sends inspiration to me in many forms. Some days my soul sings in the photographic, and others I am wrapped up in the art in my heart (or yours). Feel free to contact me to further discuss your desires or my style. I know we will have a great time! My work has been published on the covers of national, regional and local publications, and my graphic designs have appeared in publications from Mississippi to the UK.
Member, Professional Photographers of America
Member, Professional Photographers of America

Some of these shots are just for me….

Posted on October 20, 2010

Yazoo County CVB Executive Director, Tonja Ray-Smith, enjoying a moment of deep thought at one of the CVB's Unwind After 5! events.

Yazoo County CVB Executive Director, Tonja Ray-Smith, enjoying a moment of deep thought at one of the CVB's Unwind After 5! events.

As many of you may know, in March of 2010 I started a part-time job at the Yazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau in Yazoo City.  I was hired to be Administrative Assistant, but we recently discovered that I’m really a Communication Coordinator, so my title changed (I didn’t get a raise, but I do make more sense now!… Ok, so some of these jokes are just for me, too…).  I had no idea how much this part-time job would change my life.  My self-esteem, my focus and drive, even my eye as a photographer – have all taken new directions.  I am so grateful to have found a job I LOVE this much, and co-workers and a boss that I consider good friends and wonderful people to work with!!

Yes, I am still a photographer (and photography is one thing I do for Yazoo County CVB) and I will always be a photographer, but I have developed a love for Yazoo County that I never knew before.  I’ve learned SO much and met SO many people and my interest in increasing tourism and much more in our county has increased exponentially!!

Still, while I’m out there shooting for a CVB event or making photos of Yazoo County attractions…

…there are moments, and some shots, that are just for the photographer and artist in me.




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