earthSista Nfinite… Nature Laid Bare

Nfinite… Nature Laid Bare

Posted by Jhavia Nicole in EarthSistas on December 26, 2010 | 3 Comments

On the day of the shoot, I had no idea that I would be in front of the camera instead of behind it… But when a model had to cancel unexpectedly, Vincent and I were left with time on our hands, so we decided to make the most of it. It was a beautiful morning, and the lake was surrounded by a thick, surreal mist. The sunlight reflected off of the water, making everything look as if it were dazzling and refreshed. Instead of contrasting with nature’s beauty and standing out, I wanted to blend in and become a part of the scenery. This was an opportunity to truly get back to basics, and...

2O Questions with NALA

2O Questions with NALA

Posted by vincent in EarthSista Q&A on December 26, 2010 | No Comments

NALA is a model… pure and simple. When she speaks… when opens and shares with you… you get that since. Life in front of the camera is her form of expression and exploration. It is where she lives and breathes. And while she has a full life of family and faith beyond her creative efforts, she’s able to channel those experiences into work, giving it depth while she defines perspective in it. It shows in her intensity and that intensity inspires. Remy the ECCentricSoul finds NALA to be a fabulous muse. And today she shares her Q&A…. How would you describe your...

Explore the afrosensual in you... UdoU

pgp220: UdoU…

Posted by pangea in The Pangea's Garden Project on December 22, 2010 | 1 Comment

What is your Afrosensual Portrait? Have you ever had someone ask you to send them a recent camera phone pic…Maybe they are no longer satisfied with one you know they already have…They want one of you wherever and however you are…So you go to the mirror get your angle right try to flip your hair or throw on some lip gloss really quick and try to be as cute as possible… Or… Were you feeling cute one day, on your way out the door…or just getting out of the shower…so you break out the camera and snap away…No one around to make you feel like you have...

Solangel's peaceful interlude

pgp221: Solangel… a peaceful interlude

Posted by Aj Payne in The Pangea's Garden Project on December 24, 2010 | 2 Comments

words by SolAngel I wanted to do something peaceful. I was inspired by a promo photo of Marsha Ambrosius for her new single ”I Hope She Cheats on You (With a Basketball Player)”. She’s sitting in a window, looking out and everything about it was just so casual. That’s how I am on a daily basis -ultra casual- and I wanted Vince to capture it. The rooftop was the perfect location with the backdrop of the city behind me and the mid-morning sun casting it’s golden rays across a clear blue sky on everything and adding to the peacefulness and solidarity that comes from...

PhysiqueAE1 is Success

PhysiqueAE1 is Success

Posted by Angela Emory in Elevation by Success on December 20, 2010 | No Comments

So yes, I am changing my name to Success… why? Because it is what I want for me and for you. Success is a goal, whose journey never really begins easily. Because when you define what success is for you it and decide strive for it, you have to change things. You have start on a path that leads you away from the rut that has been the distraction for you want to achieve. You have to change a habit or exert yourself in a way you didn’t have to before and you have to be different from what you were before. And the people around you don’t take it seriously. They may cheer you on...

Sunday evening in the Garden

Sunday evening in the Garden

Posted by vincent in The Pangea's Garden Project on December 19, 2010 | 1 Comment

Coming this week in the Garden… earthSista Nfinite makes her debuts in a new set of images in the earthSista gallery. Meanwhile, in her preparations for the new year and the changes that come with it, earthSista PhysiqueAE1, after taking time for self, reveals an important change for her future in the Garden. Solangel shares her pensive captures on a rooftop in the Garden this week as well. The idea for these upcoming captures were hers; and they are only the beginning. And speaking of creating your own captures…what would be YOUR Afrosensual portrait? We will begin to explore that...

pgp219: a morning shoot in the salon…

Posted by vincent in The Pangea's Garden Project on December 18, 2010 | No Comments

Erica at Oh! My Nappy Hair Salon was so supportive. I’d walked into her salon one day and was thoroughly impressed by the eclectic old world artistry and ornate intimate feel that was reminiscent of traditional family home with its dark hard wood floors and antique vanity dressers at each station. Richly colored walls are adorned with a variety of African-American artworks and the shop is decorated with small original hand-carved sculptures of various inspirations of the Oh! My Nappy Hair icon. So, simply entering the shop is an engrossing experience. And then there was Ifasgift. Her lovely...