Got This In Black?
When it comes to race, the legacy of fashion is complicated. Black people have often been the tastemakers and the trendsetters, but never the standard for beauty or class...and we know that’s some bullsh*t. Join AndimaVerde, Isang and Chukwunwike in challenging the status quo, celebrating “The Culture'' within the fashion industry and saying who knew better than to come outside like that.
Got This In Black?
From Best-Dressed to the Cover of Essence: A Self-Taught Fashion Photographer’s Journey to Making It
Want to become a top photographer? Define your aesthetic and stick to it. Our episode 16 guest describes his work as sophisticated, eclectic and warm. In this episode, our special guest is Tayo Kuku Jr. From spending his early childhood in Lagos, Nigeria and then moving to New Jersey, his story is one of perseverance, passion and undeniable talent. We discuss his first experience with a camera as a child to starting his camera journey as a professional photographer with an iPhone, and how he ended up shooting the March 2023 Essence cover featuring Meagan Good. Tap into the new episode. Make sure you like, comment, subscribe, and share.
*Please forgive any audio issues on our first virtual episode of the season. We are looking for our audio engineer, WYA?!
Brands mentioned in this episode
Dreams of Triumph
SuperVsn
Polymer Studios
Season 2 - Episode 16
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