About Creative Mind Productions
Creative Mind Productions specializes in videography and photography. Located in Philadelphia, PA, CMP was founded in 2020 by Vernon Ray who also serves as Lead Photographer. Vernon sought photography as an creative outlet that has ultimately changed his life for the better. As a result of his newfound direction, Vernon formed Shoot Cameras, Not Guns , a campaign aimed at creating avenues of creative expression through photography and gun violence awareness for youth in Philadelphia.
Sharing My Story through photo Walks
One of our goals is to be able to provide free “photo walks” and “workshops” to all entry level photographers and videographers.
Inspired by the love I have for my home city, I have photographed many different subjects, scenes, and moments in Philadelphia. I believe there's a picture around every corner so I chose to offer the inner city youth an opportunity to similar experiences with direction from the best in the industry, We hope to also provide mentorship opportunities through a partnership with some of the area’s more experienced photographers and videographers.
Join Shoot Cameras Not Guns CMP at the next Photo Walk to learn photography even from your iPhone!
Photography as Communication
Through our workshops, events, and mentorship we show new and old photographers that they are surrounded both by natural beauty and interesting people. We help them re-imagine and find the value in using their camera lenses to document the world and focus on the magic we find in daily life. Their pictures tell their stories.