In 2013, I began working on #PrettyPeriod and in so doing, I had the privilege of meeting and connec

In 2013, I began working on #PrettyPeriod and in so doing, I had the privilege of meeting and connecting with hundreds of Black women and girls all over the world, many of whom allowed me to have them photographed. That year, I met a woman named Trisheena, who gave me permission to include photographs of her two daughters, Sasha Ade and Breyan, then 16 months and 4 respectively. Three+ years later, for Breyan’s 8th birthday, Mama gathered her besties, put them in #ProfessionalBlackGirl t-shirts and had a professional photo shoot!

It’s Breyan’s birthday, but it is me who received the gift. Thank you, Trisheena, for allowing me love on your girls, even if from a distance.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRE!! You are such an amazing and beautiful #ProfessionalBlackGirl! ❤️