The challenge: to present everyone I photograph in a favorable light.
—Mark Blackshear
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1. Model Deniseau, New York City
2. Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins
3. Juvenile Model Jordan
4. Artist Otto Neals
5. Vera Neals
6. Juvenile Model Vivian
7. Bridal Model, Actress and Artist Mary Chang
8. Infant Model Kylie
9. Artist , Author and Gallery Owner Danny Simmons
10. Shinnosuke at Coney Island
12. Artist Sylvia Maier in Her Brooklyn, New York Studio.
13. Vocalist Fabiana Masili
11. Poet and Professor, Dr. Lindamichellebaron
14. Musician and Actor Mos Def
15. Artist Jide Ojo
16. Wendy Jones and Mary Chang
17. Artist Onnie Millar
18. Actress, Artist and Model, Mary Chang
19. Artist Carol Foy
20. Gallery Owner Corrine Jennings and Husband Artist Joe Overstreet
21. Actress Kim Fields
22. Designer Kimora Lee Simmons
23. Dancer Amber Bianca Hill
24. Musician and Fitness Instructor, Lamont Hampton
25. Artist Amir Bey
29. Gleason's Gym Owner Bruce Silverglade and World Champion Alicia Ashley