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Posted On: September 5th 2025, 11:00 pm
Saturday—a portrait by me, Adia Buford :) Featuring my grandmother, Ms. Lula Duke 🤎
The impetus behind my work is a deep desire to illuminate the beauty found in everyday moments—those we often overlook or take for granted. In doing so, I become more aware and appreciative of the present moment.
I feel especially compelled to highlight the everyday experiences of members of the Black community. Throughout American history, mainstream media has offered false or incomplete portrayals of who we truly are. We’ve often been portrayed as spectacles or servants—whether as slaves, entertainers, housekeepers, or the loyal best friend. Comic relief. The list goes on. These portrayals have largely been monolithic, lacking emotional depth and nuance, and failing to reflect the richness of our lived experiences.
By capturing my community as we move through the “mundane” moments of life, I hope we can begin to see ourselves for who we truly are—beyond the false narratives the world has imposed on us. We are multifaceted. Our everyday realities are worthy of being seen, acknowledged, and celebrated. We are not limited to a single narrative that predicates our worth on our service to those who benefit from our pigeonholing.
My desire is to travel aound the country (& world) to highlight our beauty in all its forms, starting right here in St. Louis 🤎
#photography #blackculture
The impetus behind my work is a deep desire to illuminate the beauty found in everyday moments—those we often overlook or take for granted. In doing so, I become more aware and appreciative of the present moment.
I feel especially compelled to highlight the everyday experiences of members of the Black community. Throughout American history, mainstream media has offered false or incomplete portrayals of who we truly are. We’ve often been portrayed as spectacles or servants—whether as slaves, entertainers, housekeepers, or the loyal best friend. Comic relief. The list goes on. These portrayals have largely been monolithic, lacking emotional depth and nuance, and failing to reflect the richness of our lived experiences.
By capturing my community as we move through the “mundane” moments of life, I hope we can begin to see ourselves for who we truly are—beyond the false narratives the world has imposed on us. We are multifaceted. Our everyday realities are worthy of being seen, acknowledged, and celebrated. We are not limited to a single narrative that predicates our worth on our service to those who benefit from our pigeonholing.
My desire is to travel aound the country (& world) to highlight our beauty in all its forms, starting right here in St. Louis 🤎
#photography #blackculture
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