Seydou Keita

Seydou Keita's Potography:

 

 

His photography is very documentry based and captures environmental shots that are of an African style. I remember seeing pictures similar to these when growing up, where people would get their best outfits "gear", polish their shoes with endless amounts of "Kiwi" for extra shine, or use candle wax if there was no Kiwi supply around, all for that one snap shot. I find Keita's work very inspiring!

Also check out Beyonce's shoot for L'Officiel Paris (February 2011): Photoshoot Just heard on MTV that she has hired 200 African dancer for her new video. I for one, can not wait! (I am such a Beyonce groupie...can't help it!)

Wouldn't mind it at all if it looks anything like Seydou Keita's work. 

This was an inspired shoot I shot a couple of weeks ago:                                                                                                                                       

MODEL: JOCELYNE MOMBELE

PHOTOGRAPHER/STYLING/MUA: ME