Photography first clicked for Quincy when a seasoned photographer saw his potential and offered mentorship with no strings attached. That single act of belief transformed Quincy from “a guy with a camera” into a student of the craft.

He began studying photography seriously in 2019 but didn’t fully lean in until April 2023 after being laid off from Facebook. “I was tired of other people deciding when I could pay my bills,” he recalls. With a background in real estate, Airbnb management, and tech sales at Oracle, Quincy turned that experience into the backbone of his next chapter: entrepreneurship on his own terms.

The name The People’s Paparazzii was born in a nightclub. His early camera struggled in low light, firing multiple flashes per shot. People laughed, saying he looked like the paparazzi, but they loved the attention. They felt like stars. Quincy realized he could bottle that feeling, making everyday people feel celebrated, seen, and special.

When he moved to Houston in 2021, he had nearly given up on photography. But a chance response from Houston Millennials founder Ivan Sanchez reignited his belief. Quincy shot the six-hour networking event for free, and Sanchez handed him $75, a small payment that became the foundation for everything that followed. “That $75 made me believe again,” Quincy says. “It reminded me that I could make money doing something I love without clocking in for someone else.”

Fast forward, and The People’s Paparazzii has evolved into a trusted brand for business professionals and major organizations. From headshots for the Houston Housing Authority’s executive board to portraits for TV personalities like Nikki Burnett (Bravo), Emmy-winning anchor DaLaun Dillard, and Houston’s top realtor Mashell Goodwin-Lambert, Quincy’s work captures confidence, connection, and purpose. In 2025, he was recognized by the Houston Black Book for Cinematic Excellence.

What separates Quincy isn’t just the photos. It’s the experience. He shows up dressed like he’s part of the executive team, wearing a vest, tie, and slacks, because professionalism isn’t optional. “Most photographers dress for comfort,” he says. “I dress for the role I want my clients to see me in, as a businessman, not just a cameraman.”

His background with organizations like Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and 100 Black Men of America grounds him in mentorship and service. Those experiences taught him that execution matters more than perfection and that standing among successful men means becoming one himself.

Today, Quincy operates two growing brands:

Headshot2U, an on-site corporate headshot service built for speed, consistency, and polish.

The People’s Paparazzii, a full-service photography company capturing events, branding sessions, and special moments with artistry and emotion.

Looking ahead, Quincy envisions Headshot2U expanding into multiple cities, delivering high-quality, in-office headshots nationwide. He wants The People’s Paparazzii to become a name that carries weight, a brand that enhances every event it’s part of.

“When companies hire us, I don’t want them to think they’re hiring a photographer,” Quincy says. “I want them to know they’re hiring a business asset, a partner who helps them look good, feel confident, and remember the moments that matter.” exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequa.