K. Teyrell – Black Beauty of the Month (February)

Last month we had the pleasure of introducing you all to K. Teyrell (@k_teyrell) for our Black Beauty for February. Our Black Beauty pick is someone we see on social media who showcases black excellence through the beauty of photography.

He let us know a little bit about him, his background and what black beauty means to him!

“Being black is one of the greatest blessings I can ever have. Of course being a Black Man in this world has its own obstacles. However, with all of the struggles we have to face throughout generations, we’re still able to go through it with a certain Poise. Strength. Tenacity. Courage. This makes the US beautiful. I come from a Jamaican father and a St. Lucian mother. Growing up, my mother praised me daily about how my black is beautiful and for that I love the tone of my skin, the curls in my hair and the shape of my body. These are things I know I inherited from my ancestors. These are also the same things I’m proud to show within my photos. I’ve been able to work with certain brands that I never thought I would ever do in my lifetime, thankfully the world is beginning to understand that black people aren’t a hindrance, we are enhancements. We’re smart, marketable and one of the best forms of art on this planet.“

Photographed by: Duane Bonaparte @imsojay
Production: Mokeshii Studio @mokeshii
Styled by: GéChic Luxe Wear @gechicluxewear & Terell Shaw Millinery @terell.shawmillinery
Photographed by: JR Christiansen @jrchristiansenstudio
Styled by: HisEgo Brand @hisego_brand

Our Black Beauty of the month is someone who showcases the beauty that is melanin. These individuals are sometimes professional models to someone who just loves the camera. Beyond their beauty they have a story and a reason why they celebrate black beauty daily.