IN MEMORIAL OF
DERICK TRIPLETT PHOTO’S BY DERICK TRIPLETT STORY BY SONJA HUGHES February 4, 1973 - October 25, 2019
If you knew Derick, you knew he loved and lived photography. One knew he loved his wife, kids and family. It was expected to run into Derick and kid’s out shooting. One could say, his smaller kids were in training to be a photographer. He was an avid photographer at his church as well as his kid’s school. It was difficult for him to miss an opportunity to shoot. If something
was going on, he would find it. Say photography and he would beat you there, not meet you there. Constantly looking for “my shot”, is what he would call it. Enthusiasm overwhelmed him when family outings and vacation’s occurred because he loved his family and always looked forward to spending time with them, coordinating outfits, and then documenting the day by some medium, video or photography.
He was very strategic in planning his shot, I’m sure he got it! Being featured in the Chicago Defender and the Chicago Crusader were beginning highlights for Derick. He has also captured images of President, Barack Obama, Harry Belafonte, Father Michael Flager, Lori Lightfoot and Chance the Rapper. RIP Derick. We know you got your shot!
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