Art of Becoming

Jhane’ came into this birthday shoot wanting to mark more than a new age. She wanted to show the process of healing and growing into herself, so we made images that could hold all of it.

Some frames feel quiet and hidden. Others let her step forward and meet the camera directly. The shift between shadow, softness and light became our way of telling that story.

I love when a portrait session gives someone room to be where they are, while still making space for who they are becoming. That is what this one is about.

Credits

Photography and creative direction: Kwame Blue

Portrait subject: Jhane’