add a little dr. joy to your world

Dr. Joy is an educator, author and owner of Joy Work EDU-educational consulting. Originally from NYC, she now calls Norfolk, Virginia her home base. During our session, we bonded over a mutual love for old school hip hop, graffiti walls and choosing the perfect shade of yellow. I sent Dr. Joy a few interview questions to find out how she brings her positive energy to all around her. Here's what se had to say:

Dr. Joy's casual headshot in a blue shirt photographed in Norfolk, Virginia.

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?:

Q. What do you love to do?

A. I love to write and chat with people about joy

Q. What does the world need more of?

A. Joy

Q. Who or what inspires you and why?

A. My parents because they are truly overcomers and have never lost their joy. They've been married 56 years

Q. What do you do for fun? / What do you do to relax?

A. I love spending time in NY, going to concerts, listening to music and being outside. I love plants and good food.

Q. Do you have a quote or personal motto that you live by?

A. It takes courage to honor your joy-Be Bold!

Dr. Joy's headshot to promote her new book. She's wearing a red dress and black glasses.
Dr. Joy's headshot to promote her new book. She's wearing a red dress and black glasses.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION:

Q. How are you using the photos from our session?

A. I use the photos on my website, social media, emails, advertisements for my business, books signings, flyers for my events

Q. What kind of feedback have you gotten since updating your photos?

A. I can not even count the number of people that compliment my photos from family to friends to colleagues to strangers. The love the various looks , colors and how each photo exemplifies joy and confidence.

Q. Why is having professional photography important to you?

A. I didn't actually realize how important they were until I met LaKaye. She is a true gem who brought me so much joy through her consultations. She made it possible for me to capture what I want to share to potential clients, that is the importance of joy.

Q. What problem did having professional images solve?

A. The professional images really changed my professional life because they gave me confidence. She helped me tap into the beauty that was already there and that felt so so good.


Lifestyle image photographed in the NEON district in Norfolk, VA

Makeup by / Shalonda Tolliver

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Testimonials

Dr. Joy

“I didn't actually realize how important they were until I met LaKaye. She is a true gem who brought me so much joy through her consultations. She made it possible for me to capture what I want to share to potential clients, that is the importance of joy.”