Lauren Loncar, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up captures an African American woman with dark skin, braids, and gold hoop earrings, her head tilted back in laughter. Colorful powder makeup in hues of pink, yellow, blue, and green is applied around her eyes. A vertical line of letter beads spells 'MECCA' on her forehead, between her eyes. Her teeth are visible as she smiles. The background is a solid white. Her hands are visible near her chest. The camera angle is at eye level.