"The Reel Story: Behind the Lens with JJ McQueen"
Beyond photography, I have developed a profound passion for storytelling, aiming to give depth and context to the images I create. Over the past year, I have dedicated myself to sharing a variety of projects, visual storytelling experiences, and reflections through videos and reels. These endeavors offer you a glimpse into my creative process and provide a clear sense of the experience you can expect when working with J.J. McQueen Photography. I take great pride in both my work and my journey as a storyteller. My core mission has always been to amplify and honor the stories of individuals, using photography and video to craft a powerful and meaningful visual narrative.
“Built to Share, Driven to Uplift”
I’ve spent the past 25 years learning, evolving, and mastering my craft — now I’m using IG reels to share that journey. I’ve gained insights, best practices, and hard-earned wisdom that I believe can empower others, especially fellow photographers and voices in the Black community. This is my way of giving back, building up, and being the voice I once needed.
What's your value ? See it when nobody else can…..https://www.instagram.com/jjmcqueenphotography/
First Quarter Vibes:
2025 Recap
At the start of 2025, I set out with a few personal goals, eager to push my own limits. Looking back, I'm pleasantly surprised by the clients and connections I've been able to attract along the way. I'm truly grateful for everything I've learned—the skills I've developed, the new experiences with clients, and the personal growth that came from stepping into areas I hadn’t built in before. It’s been a rewarding journey of challenge, learning, and expansion.
First Quarter Vibes: 2025 Recap……https://www.instagram.com/jjmcqueenphotography/
“No Ordinary Moment”
Ten years ago, the streets of Baltimore erupted — not in chaos, but in a cry for justice that had been silenced for too long. It was raw, it was real, and it was necessary.
What happened wasn’t just about anger — it was about history, about hurt, about the hope that something might finally change.
Now, a decade later, we look back not to reopen wounds, but to measure the steps we've taken — and the distance we still have to go.
Progress has come, slowly and unevenly. But the fire from that moment still burns — in policy, in protest, in people who refuse to forget.
This reel is a reminder: the fight for justice didn’t start or end there.
It was a spark — and we’re still carrying the flame."
No Ordinary Moment……https://www.instagram.com/jjmcqueenphotography/
Submitting to the Gift…… https://www.instagram.com/jjmcqueenphotography/
“Where Vision Becomes Voice”
It all begins with an idea — a spark that transforms into a story worth sharing. Each reel starts as a vision, shaped by experience and purpose, then brought to life to inspire, inform, and connect. From concept to creation, it’s about turning ideas into impact.
The Best is Yet to Come: This is what it looks like when you lock arms with people who believe in community and schools….. https://www.instagram.com/jjmcqueenphotography/
“Moments That Matter, Stories That Stay”
I’ve approached creating video reels with the same mindset I bring to every story — to deliver value, honor truth, and capture moments that resonate. Each reel is crafted with journalistic integrity, aiming to reflect real experiences with purpose and depth. It’s not just content — it’s a commitment to storytelling that matters.