Ninjutsu | #TheArtHype . Sometimes used interchangeably with the modern term ninpo, is the strategy and tactics of unconventional warfare, guerrilla warfare and espionage purportedly practiced by the ninja. . Chidi and I are ninjas in this industry. Trust me. @naruto aint got nothing on us. . Featuring: @chidi.mma . . . . . #portraitpage #blavity #naijababes #postthepeople #makeportraits #voguebrasil #blackbeauty #melanin #fashionable #beautygirl #africanqueen #crwnmag #baldandboujee #blackgirlmagic #essence #blackfashion #bellanaija #acreativedc #africanart #africanqueen #okayafrica #portraitmood #blackbeauty #africanstyle #sweater #leap #naruto
Snowball | #TheArtHype . The snow today reminded of the last time I stepped out to explore with the lens. . So much beauty in the simple things, I needed to remind myself that photography is really about the moment. . Talk a walk with me. . . . . . #basketball #blavity #shootingwithshooters #hoopdreams #moodyportraits #portraits #peoplescreative #basketballshoes #basketballcourt #snow #snowhooping #okayafrica #blackmensmile #melanin #snowball #moonlight #moonlightmovie #gq #okayafrica #pursuitofportraits #melanin #darkpics #sportspictures #blackbeauty #makeportraitsnotwar #nightshift #court
Valentines | #TheArtHype . Throwback to @glowbytasha carrying our second son, Adesoji. . This was one of the most fun wedding we attended in 2018 and it was special celebrating with our friends @ayo_umude + @oliseemcee . I probably had more fun than @glowbytasha considering she was 8 months pregnant at the time. 🤦🏿‍♂️ . Happy 6th Valentine’s Day to my wife, thank you for being the queen you were meant to be and the mother of princes! . Featuring: @glowbytasha . . . . . . #portraitpage #blavity #bellanaijaweddings #postthepeople #makeportraits #okayafrica #peoplescreative #melanin #curlsunderstood #beautygirl #africanqueen #crwnmag #beautycounter#blackgirlmagic #africanautumn #blackfashion #bellanaija #acreativedc #africanart #africanqueen #okayafrica #portraitmood #blackbeauty #africanstyle #pregnantbelly #naturalhair #africanexcellence
Don’t Poke The Bear | #TheArtHype . Winter is here and I feel amazing. @worldtravelingq and I have an amazing space in @capitalcitycollective_ that is changing lives and building brands. . My @moonmelanin project has taken up a lot of my time and imthe stories that are being told are shaping the culture. . Create with a purpose. . When you poke the bear you get the claws. Claws are out and I’m coming for jugulars. . There is no completion. Everybody eats B! . Captured By: @jive.shot . . . . #portraitpage #blavity #shootingwithshooters #postthepeople #makeportraits #portraits #peoplescreative #melanin #darkskin #visualauthority #musephoto #okayafrica #blackmensmile #melanin #african #blackboyjoy #dapper #gq #okayafrica #pursuitofportraits #nycportraits #manhattan #gqstyle #blackbeauty #makeportraitsnotwar #bbc #darknslay
Fela | #TheArtHype . Happy Birthday to my little bro, who is not so little anymore. . I started talking to your sister when I was 27, sheesh now you are the same age! . Blessings and love as you embark on another year of this beautiful thungn we call life. . Birthday Boy: @fela___._ . . #portraitpage #blavity #shootingwithshooters #postthepeople #makeportraits #portraits #peoplescreative #melanin #darkskin #visualauthority #musephoto #okayafrica #blackmensmile #melanin #african #blackboyjoy #dapper #gq #okayafrica #pursuitofportraits #nycportraits #manhattan #gqstyle #blackbeauty #makeportraitsnotwar #birthdayboy #darknslay
Luminous | #TheArtHype . “I feel like I always have a bright light and aura around myself. It is not just concentrated in my skin. It’s surround me, I am light. . I grew an appreciation for my blackness when I attended an HBCU. I feel that my experience shifted my perspective on my melanin. . As an African I grew even tighter to my appreciation for African-Americans and our joint history. I feel obligated to champion my homeland and all the melanin in it.” . #MoonMelanin . Silhouette and Words: @dunnieo . “Moon Melanin is a photo series that touches on the relationship between melanated people and the moonlight that illuminates us. The moon provides direct reflection of the sun and in this light we find aspects of us that have been kept in the shadows.” - @thearthype - . . . . . #naija #blavity #shootingwithshooters #melaninqueen #makeportraits #portraits #african #darkskin #lightskin #visualauthority #melaninpoppin #okayafrica #queensonlyy #melanin #african #moonlight #moonlightmovie #manymoons #okayafrica #melaninmagic #melanin #glowup #glowbytasha #blackbeauty #moonlightmagic #blackglow #darknslay
Royalty | #TheArtHype . “Straight definition tip - our skin embodies royal blood from our ancestors and within a society of racism n wild ish, our skin is upheld to a certain status of beauty - i.e., people of no Melanin will lay out for hours on end to become darker. . Our skin and the Melanin within, strikes fear in hearts of those without it....we jive like sit at a table of straight ROYALTY straight off appearance, The Melanin Crown! . . #MoonMelanin . Silhouette and Words: @alexander_jah . “Moon Melanin is a photo series that touches on the relationship between melanated people and the moonlight that illuminates us. The moon provides direct reflection of the sun and in this light we find aspects of us that have been kept in the shadows.” - @thearthype - . . . . . #blackblack #blavity #shootingwithshooters #moonmelanin #makeportraits #portraits #peoplescreative #curlsforthegirls #lightskin #visualauthority #melaninpoppin #okayafrica #queensonlyy #melanin #african #moonlight #moonlightmovie #manymoons #okayafrica #pursuitofportraits #melanin #glowup #glowbytasha #blackbeauty #moonlightmagic #blackglow #darknslay
Belle | #TheArtHype . “Melanin is beautiful and every word that relates to beauty. Pure beauty. . Throughout our history as a people, we have had all kinds of evil and derogatory terms attached to our identity, but I feel that melanin is that one word that says ‘ah yes’, this is my true identity, this is who I am!” . . #MoonMelanin . Silhouette and Words: @estlouis . “Moon Melanin is a photo series that touches on the relationship between melanated people and the moonlight that illuminates us. The moon provides direct reflection of the sun and in this light we find aspects of us that have been kept in the shadows.” - @thearthype - . . . . . #blackblack #blavity #shootingwithshooters #moonmelanin #makeportraits #portraits #peoplescreative #curlsforthegirls #lightskin #visualauthority #melaninpoppin #okayafrica #queensonlyy #melanin #african #moonlight #moonlightmovie #manymoons #okayafrica #pursuitofportraits #melanin #glowup #glowbytasha #blackbeauty #moonlightmagic #blackglow #darknslay
Joy | #TheArtHype . “For me it’s regardless of what you go through in life, the skin that your in. You can still have full confidence that you know where you are from and you love your shade. Your skin is your badge of honor including the scars that come with it. Loving your complexion and the joy it’s brings the world.” . #MoonMelanin . Silhouette and Words: @dothiseverydede . “Moon Melanin is a photo series that touches on the relationship between melanated people and the moonlight that illuminates us. The moon provides direct reflection of the sun and in this light we find aspects of us that have been kept in the shadows.” - @thearthype - . . . . . #blackblack #blavity #shootingwithshooters #moonmelanin #makeportraits #portraits #peoplescreative #curlsforthegirls #lightskin #visualauthority #melaninpoppin #okayafrica #queensonlyy #melanin #african #moonlight #moonlightmovie #manymoons #okayafrica #pursuitofportraits #melanin #glowup #glowbytasha #blackbeauty #moonlightmagic #blackglow #darknslay
Radiance | #TheArtHype . The sun illuminates a richness on melanin that the moon enhances. When something is eternal it is forever. Melanin is persistent and has stood the test of time. Yes, we are radiant. . #MoonMelanin . Silhouette and Words: @jpulchritude . “Moon Melanin is a photo series that touches on the relationship between melanated people and the moonlight that illuminates us. The moon provides direct reflection of the sun and in this light we find aspects of us that have been kept in the shadows.” - @thearthype - . . . . . #naija #blavity #shootingwithshooters #melaninqueen #makeportraits #portraits #african #darkskin #lightskin #visualauthority #melaninpoppin #okayafrica #queensonlyy #melanin #african #moonlight #moonlightmovie #manymoons #okayafrica #melaninmagic #melanin #glowup #glowbytasha #blackbeauty #moonlightmagic #blackglow #darknslay
Deep | #TheArtHype . “The depths of beauty. So many colors to melanin. The darkest of the dark to the lightest of the light. Blacker the berry sweeter the juice. I love being a black brother. I LEARNED to love it.” . #MoonMelanin . Silhouette and Words: @asniperjones . “Moon Melanin is a photo series that touches on the relationship between melanated people and the moonlight that illuminates us. The moon provides direct reflection of the sun and in this light we find aspects of us that have been kept in the shadows.” - @thearthype - . . . . . #blackblack #blavity #shootingwithshooters #moonmelanin #makeportraits #portraits #peoplescreative #curlsforthegirls #lightskin #visualauthority #melaninpoppin #okayafrica #queensonlyy #melanin #african #moonlight #moonlightmovie #manymoons #okayafrica #pursuitofportraits #melanin #glowup #glowbytasha #blackbeauty #moonlightmagic #blackglow #darknslay
Chocolate | #TheArtHype . I feel that the deep tones in black woman are glistening. Deep rich CHOCOLATE. We are chocolate. I did a pagent a couple of years ago and I heard a quote that has always resonated with me. . “Dipped in chocolate, bronzed in elegance, enameled with grace, toasted with beauty. My lord, she's a black woman.” . Yosef A.A. Ben-Jochannan . #MoonMelanin . Silhouette and Words: @chidi.mma . “Moon Melanin is a photo series that touches on the relationship between melanated people and the moonlight that illuminates us. The moon provides direct reflection of the sun and in this light we find aspects of us that have been kept in the shadows.” - @thearthype - . . . . . #naija #blavity #shootingwithshooters #melaninqueen #makeportraits #portraits #african #darkskin #lightskin #visualauthority #melaninpoppin #okayafrica #queensonlyy #melanin #african #moonlight #moonlightmovie #manymoons #okayafrica #melaninmagic #melanin #glowup #glowbytasha #blackbeauty #moonlightmagic #blackglow #darknslay
L’Ombre (Shadow) | #TheArtHype . Your shadow is always there even if you don't see it in broad daylight. . Melanin for me is DARK. Not dark as in evil but dark as in powerful. You don’t see the dark side of the moon but you know it is there. . People have tried to silence us for to long. They know that out of the dark comes the brightest light. All we need are the right tools. . #MoonMelanin . Silhouette and Words: @ducdubois . “Moon Melanin is a photo series that touches on the relationship between melanated people and the moonlight that illuminates us. The moon provides direct reflection of the sun and in this light we find aspects of us that have been kept in the shadows.” - @thearthype - . . . . . #naija #blavity #shootingwithshooters #moonmelanin #makeportraits #portraits #peoplescreative #curlsforthegirls #lightskin #visualauthority #melaninpoppin #okayafrica #queensonlyy #melanin #african #moonlight #moonlightmovie #manymoons #okayafrica #pursuitofportraits #melanin #glowup #glowbytasha #blackbeauty #moonlightmagic #blackglow #darknslay
Melanin | #TheArtHype . Definition: a dark brown to black pigment occurring in the hair, skin and iris of the eye in people and animals. It is responsible for tanning of skin exposed to sunlight. . #MoonMelanin . Silhouette: @glowbytasha . I figured that before we touched on the unseen stories of melenated people, we must first understand the definition itself. . “Moon Melanin is a photo series that touches on the relationship between melanated people and the moonlight that illuminates us. The moon provides direct reflection of the sun and in this light we find aspects of us that have been kept in the shadows.” - @thearthype - . . . . . #naija #blavity #shootingwithshooters #moonmelanin #makeportraits #portraits #peoplescreative #curlsforthegirls #lightskin #visualauthority #melaninpoppin #okayafrica #queensonlyy #melanin #african #moonlight #moonlightmovie #manymoons #okayafrica #pursuitofportraits #melanin #glowup #glowbytasha #blackbeauty #moonlightmagic #blackglow #darknslay
Phoenix | #TheArtHype . HATERS WILL SAY ITS PHOTOSHOPED! . This Super Blood Wolf Moon is simply a closing of a chapter and an opening up into a new one. In this new chapter, you are the phoenix rising from the ashes, you are the butterfly emerging from the cocoon. . 2019, hello and nice to meet you. . @moonmelanin @moonmelanin @moonmelanin . I shot this with my 85mm 1.2. I was digging the shot SOC, but was even more excited when I uploaded it. . ALL THE STARS! . Had no idea I would get that many in the image. Guess the “stars are aligning”. 😜 .
Illuminate - #TheArtHype . On January 20-21st we have a Super Blood Moon Eclipse in the sign of Leo. This Eclipse is ultra potent as it’s both a Super Moon and a Blood Moon. . We will not have another Super Blood Moon Eclipse until 2021, so you can rest assured that this Leo Eclipse is definitely going to leave a lasting impression on all of us. . A Super Moon occurs when the Moon is closest to Earth. This means that we will see it shining big and bright in the sky. It also means the energetic effects of the Moon will be stronger than usual. . A Blood Moon occurs when we have a Total Lunar Eclipse. The totality of the Eclipse gives the Moon a reddish hue, hence the name Blood Moon. A Total Lunar Eclipse is the most potent kind we can have and signals a profound rebirth and culmination of energy. . On top of all of this, the fact that this Lunar Eclipse falls in Leo also adds to the significance. . Overall, this Eclipse represents a time where we can birth ourselves, our past, our creations, our wounds, and our self-expression out into the world. . Via @soulguidance . With this Super Blood Moon Eclipse I have decided to launch my photo series @moonmelanin. 3 months of work and dedication entering into this world like the phases of the moon. . Please stay tuned tonight for the official teaser and thank you for all your support. Special thanks to @warmitupkrys x @asniperjones x @bryonsummers x @lucky_peters and of course @glowbytasha! . Bathing in the moon, we never thought we would be lit in the dark. . Captured By: @joeyonlyknows Edit: @thearthype . . #naija #blavity #shootingwithshooters #moonmelanin #makeportraits #portraits #peoplescreative #darkskin #darkskin #visualauthority #melaninpoppin #okayafrica #blackmensmile #melanin #african #moonlight #moonlightmovie #gq #okayafrica #pursuitofportraits #melanin #glowup #gqstyle #blackbeauty #makeportraitsnotwar #blackglow #darknslay
Eye Need More | #TheArtHype . Melanin is an incomparable beauty. From the lightest to the darkest skin tone, Black women and Black girls are exquisite beauty in every shade. Yes, Black females have that special something that just can’t be ignored. We are Melanin Queens, beautifully created! Respect the complexion. @1stephanielahart . This quote by Stephanie always resonates with me and while editing pictures from my session with @miss.cameroon her melanin popped of the screen. . I have learned to not let anyone or anything rush me. My art is mine alone. Social media is not my “office”, it’s my journal and I let people read it once and a while as I see fit. . Shot this is October. Needed to release this today. Africa is on the move. . Featuring: @miss.cameroon . . . . . #portraitpage #blavity #bellanaijaweddings #postthepeople #makeportraits #okayafrica #peoplescreative #melanin #curlsunderstood #beautygirl #africanqueen #crwnmag #beautycounter#blackgirlmagic #africanautumn #blackfashion #bellanaija #acreativedc #africanart #africanqueen #okayafrica #portraitmood #blackbeauty #africanstyle #exquisiteblackart #naturalhair #africanexcellence
A Place For YOU . Oh yeah I have a studio. . We have some great shooters that work out of here and we have room for a couple more. . Serious about your craft? Need a place to grow and learn? . 2019 is your year. This place is for us. Get focused! . Please contact @worldtravelingq or I for more information.
New Year, New Drip | #TheArtHype . I have 2 sons! Wait...TWO WHOLE SONS! Sometimes I have to sit there and wrap my head around it. Blessed. . I love this stage in a kids life, Adelani (@glowbytasha)is 17 months now and curious about everything. Over the holidays my guy @bryonsummers took pics of Adelani’s twin sister Savannah (@stinasummers) in addition to @jive.shot’s first born, Isaiah. . Imagine 3 rugrats running around my studio. 30+ club I need to stretch everyday to keep up. . Shot out to the new creative dad’s out there: @masterwilliams @tamon_ @bryonsummers @jive.shot @tmillerfilms to name a few. . Cheers to raising the bar and taking some of the flyest pictures of the children that push us to be better. . ReFLEXtion. See what I did there. P.S. Uncle @ducdubois, Lani is coming for your spot! . 🤦🏿‍♂️ . #portraitpage #blavity #babystyle #postthepeople #makeportraits #portraits #blackbabies #melanin #darkskin #nikekids #musephoto #cutebabies #blackstage #discoverportrait #portraitsmag #frobabies #stylebaby #acreativedc #nike #babygap #babyfever #portraitmood #blackbeauty #gap #whyportraits #thelovehype #portraitmood