Learn to Love Yourself Portraits
2nd Annual Silent Disco + Portrait Series
Meet The Photographers
Ayesha Kazim
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Maria Hackett
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Flordalis Espinal
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Ayesha Kazim 〰️ Maria Hackett 〰️ Flordalis Espinal 〰️
Ayesha Kazim
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Maria Hackett
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Flordalis Espinal
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Ayesha Kazim 〰️ Maria Hackett 〰️ Flordalis Espinal 〰️
Check out all the love and beauty in these portraits!
Portraits by Maria j hackett
Date: August 19, 2023
Maria J Hackett is a Brooklyn based artist with work revolving around portraiture, movement and documentary. While heavily focused on her photography and dance throughout NYC, she completed her studies in photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Maria has also worked on a number of photo productions including those not limited to Netflix and New York Times. Currently, she continues working with various publications, dancers and companies such as GALLIM for dance and portrait work.
Portraits by Flordalis Espinal
Date: August 26, 2023
Flordalis Espinal is a photographer from the Bronx, NY. Her work focuses on amplifying the beauty of her hometown’s rawness and culture through her timeless film portraits. Flordalis’ calm approach has allowed her to form genuine connections with her subjects, capturing them in their most authentic state. She is the Founder of Girls Who Shoot, a community organization dedicated to highlighting, educating, and providing spaces for black and brown women in the visual arts world.
Portraits by Ayesha Kazim
Date: September 2, 2023
Ayesha Kazim is a photographer working between New York City, Cape Town, and London. She utilizes analog and digital mediums to capture the intimate, transient moments of everyday life. Her British, Nigerian, and South African background influences her desire to create nuanced portraits that speak to a wide range of audiences and communities. Ayesha’s creative practice balances introspection and curiosity as she photographs subjects exuding resilience, power, and quiet confidence.
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