For my photo essay, I will be focusing on the spectrum of styles present in East and West side Harlem. I would like to give an overview of how an essential part of society is the visual expression of its people and how fashion and beauty plays a major role in the way people convey their thoughts and emotions. I would like to try and capture images of the best non-verbal communication that exists in society. It is interesting to me how people’s clothing can leave an impression on people without even physically saying a word.
Such as the crossing guard woman who accessorizes over her uniform or the teenager who wears too much makeup to show off her personality or the mom who tried out a new braided hairstyle or maybe even your local tennis player who adds his own dazzle to his tennis outfit. I look forward to seeing the many styles of fashion and beauty actually present in the East and West side of Harlem.