Commission

Fujifilm

X-H2 camera launch

"Trendsetters" is a photo series that captures the raw, unapologetic essence of the African American ghetto experience, drawing from my own upbringing in the Louis H. Pink Houses in the 90s. A place marked by dilapidated buildings, violence, and dreams deferred, the ghetto has long been a space where survival takes precedence over growth. Despite the harshness of this environment, the series aims to shine a light on the resilience, style, and untold stories of those who call it home. Through portraiture, "Trendsetters" challenges the stereotypes often associated with the "ghetto" and redefines the narrative, offering an expression of care and appreciation for a community too often overlooked. My work seeks to humanize this experience and foster a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be from the ghetto—where strength, pride, and survival are constantly redefined.