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I started taking photos in the mid-1980s, and I’ve spent decades learning to reveal a client’s hidden inner greatness through the lens. I focus on composition, lighting, and connection to bring out authentic moments that tell a story beyond the surface. My goal is to create images with such impact that they move clients to tears. If a portrait doesn’t touch someone on some level, I know I have do better for the next shoot.…I started taking photos in the mid-1980s, and I’ve spent decades learning to reveal a client’s hidden inner greatness through the lens. I focus on composition, lighting, and connection to bring out authentic moments that tell a story beyond the surface. My goal is to create images with such impact that they move clients to tears. If a portrait doesn’t touch someone on some level, I know I have do better for the next shoot.

Al Hu

Photographer, Content Creator, Image Editor

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I started taking photos in the mid-1980s, and I’ve spent decades learning to reveal a client’s hidden inner greatness through the lens. I focus on composition, lighting, and connection to bring out authentic moments that tell a story beyond the surface. My goal is to create images with such impact that they move clients to tears. If a portrait doesn’t touch someone on some level, I know I have do better for the next shoot.…I started taking photos in the mid-1980s, and I’ve spent decades learning to reveal a client’s hidden inner greatness through the lens. I focus on composition, lighting, and connection to bring out authentic moments that tell a story beyond the surface. My goal is to create images with such impact that they move clients to tears. If a portrait doesn’t touch someone on some level, I know I have do better for the next shoot.

Available to hire

I started taking photos in the mid-1980s, and I’ve spent decades learning to reveal a client’s hidden inner greatness through the lens. I focus on composition, lighting, and connection to bring out authentic moments that tell a story beyond the surface.

My goal is to create images with such impact that they move clients to tears. If a portrait doesn’t touch someone on some level, I know I have do better for the next shoot.

Skills

Photo

Portrait

Experience Level

Photo

Expert

Portrait

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed

January 1, 1985 - Present

Reach potential clients through direct personal outreach and message boards, attach portfolio. Negotiate project fees. Travel to assigned locations with required camera and equipment. Complete photo shoots by the agreed deadline. Retain previous clients. Work across fashion, stills, sports events and religious services; experienced with cameras, lenses and specialized software.

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed / The TLW

January 1, 1985 - Present

Freelance photographer delivering fashion, stills, sports events, and religious services. Has completed over 200 projects since the mid-1980s. Responsible for reaching potential clients, negotiating project fees, traveling with equipment, and delivering shoots by the agreed deadlines. Focuses on candid, group, and action photography with a portfolio at thetlw.com.

Official Photographer at Copacabana Night Club

February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023

Shot for New York Fashion Week – Pre-Engineering theme; Official club photographer; responsibilities included event coverage and client-focused portraiture for high-energy nightlife and fashion events.

Official Photographer at Copacabana Night Club

April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023

Spring Ball Event Photo Shoot - Events; captured fashion, dance floor moments, and group portraits; delivered on-site editing and post-processing.

Official Photographer at Copacabana Night Club

July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023

Portrait and Religious Services photography; created expressive portraits during religious services and events.

Official Photographer at Philly Fashion Week

October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023

Philly Fashion Week Official Photographer; documented runway shows, backstage moments, and on-site portraits; ensured brand-consistent imagery.

Official Photographer at African Embassy Of The Ivory Coast

November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

Official Photographer in Washington DC for events at the Ivory Coast embassy; captured official ceremonies, receptions, and portraits.