Dec

2024

The Journey of Diamonds of West Virginia on Live TV

On December 3, 2024, an extraordinary moment unfolded for The Diamonds of West Virginia project. I was honored to be invited to the WVNS 59 News Room in Beckley, West Virginia, to share the heartfelt stories behind this book that celebrates the ...

Apr

2024

Minority Business Expo and the Power of Networking

On April 4, 2024, I attended the Minority Business Expo held by the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs. This event showcased many minority businesses in the local area and one as far as Richmond, VA. There were representatives from select ...

Mar

2024

Let Professional Portrait Photography Change Your Perspective

When it comes to photography, there are various types, each meant to capture a distinct mood, expression, or perspective. Portraiture photography is one such category that has been in practice for a long time, providing individuals with images that ...

Jan

2021

Night photography in Shepherdstown, WV

In May, 2020, Dawn D. Hester started a podcast called Photography Adventures. Shortly after she began the podcast, she added me as a co-host. As of today, we have recorded 20 episodes. Some days instead of recording we plan out our adventures or ...

Jan

2021

Winter Wonderland

I have found over the years that I have a love for building scenes for my photo sessions. Most of these sessions have been done for my grandchildren for either Christmas cards or for their Christmas Holiday pictures. In 2019, I ...

Aug

2020

Conversation with Renee

What a surprise!! This was the first time that Dawn D. Hester and I recorded our podcast together. I was prepared to talk about one topic and it was changed for me during the recording. Listen to find out how what happens! Click on the ...

Jul

2020

Podcast - Renee L. Ferguson Book Project

I am back with another new podcast episode! Season 1 - Episode 7. This podcast is about a personal project that my husband and I have been working on for the last two years. It has been stalled a bit this year due to the pandemic, however, we ...

Jul

2020

New Podcast

I have joined the Photography Adventures Podcast with Dawn D. Hester! Season 1, Episode 6: All about Renee L. Ferguson. Maybe not all about me but it gives a general idea of who I am. This is not about the technical ...

Apr

2020

Poem to the World - No. 1

In 1995, Dr. Maya Angelou wrote “A Brave and Startling Truth” to commemorate the United Nations 50th Anniversary. Prior to delivering her poem, she said and I quote, “I wrote this piece for every human being on earth.” ...

Feb

2020

Crystal Good - Poet

Who would have ever thought that a forty-seven-year-old woman would receive a profound lesson in West Virginia African American History while conducting a photo shoot? Certainly not me. I have practically lived my entire life in West Virginia apart ...

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