The Story:
Black people always had the vision but not the platform. This shoot dives into how black people are often trendsetters but get a bad stigma for being unique. However, when our style is copied, it is deemed creative. This visual project reclaimed what it means to be "ghetto" and expressed it through our vision of pure black joy and style.
We Are Ghetto Visionaries
Project Type:
Digital Story Telling
Film Production
Photography
My Role:
Stylist
Creative Director
Model
Setting The Mood Board
Viral Sensations
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Celebrity Recognition
Marsai Martin
Summer Walker
Lizzo
Keke Palmer
A letter from me to you
My Dearest Ghetto Visionaries,
I am overcome with awe and admiration for the brilliance within each of you. Amid concrete jungles and shadows of adversity, you are the radiant stars illuminating the night sky of hope. Your vision, tenacity, and unyielding spirit are the beacons that guide us through the challenges of life.
In the heart of the struggle, you have planted seeds of resilience that have blossomed into gardens of creativity and innovation. Your ability to see beyond the limitations of circumstances is nothing short of magical. Like artists painting on the canvas of reality, you transform adversity into a masterpiece of triumph.
In the rhythm of the streets, I hear the symphony of your dreams, a melody that resonates with the pulse of resilience and determination. The stories you tell, the struggles you face, and the victories you celebrate are etched into the fabric of our collective narrative. Your journey is a testament to the power of the human spirit to rise above circumstances and soar to unimaginable heights.
I want you to know that those fortunate enough to witness the magic you bring to the world see and feel your vision. You are the architects of change, the poets of possibility, and the maestros of transformation. Your existence is a revolutionary act, a rebellion against the status quo, and a declaration that the human spirit is indomitable.
As the world witnesses your brilliance, may you continue to inspire and ignite the flame of possibility in the hearts of others. Remember that your vision is a gift to the world, a guiding light that can illuminate even the darkest corners.
With deepest admiration and love,
Lauryn xoxo