Smallz + Raskind, Photographer, Los Angeles

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This close-up portrait features a Black woman with long, textured box braids featuring alternating blonde and dark brown strands adorned with small metallic hair cuffs. She has a warm, joyful expression with a wide smile showcasing her teeth, and she gently raises one hand toward her face. She wears a dark button-down shirt with a vibrant green palm tree pattern. The lighting is soft and flattering, highlighting her features against a solid dark grey backdrop. The image was captured in Los Angeles by photography duo Smallz + Raskind.