Title: Janicia, Los Angeles, California

"This image is featured in my book 'One Of A Kind', published by Hatje Cantz in 2021. The book explores, through portraiture, people who have created lives that are one of a kind.

Defining beauty is one of the crucial things that every photographer of people must grapple with and define in a manner that is consistent with both their values and aesthetics. The idea that beauty is not some single standard, but rather a fluid celebration of the wonderful diversity of all people and races is perfectly highlighted by Janicia’s tattoo, 'Imperfection is beauty'.

Her elegance, combined with her tattoo, beautifully illustrate this fresh and nourishing vision of beauty."