In Real Life
To Shell Enste, who has built a newborn and family photography business bearing her name, there’s nothing more satisfying than creating the perfect image of a newborn. “I really take the time to make sure everything looks how it is...
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Expedition Subsahara is turning two! Let’s celebrate! All are invited to our biggest pop-up of the year, where there will be an opportunity to shop the goods, sample a traditional African beverage (on us!) and personally witness just how much...
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Walking into Pinxit, the South City St. Louis lifestyle, wedding and portrait photography studio of Raquita Henderson, one might first be enveloped by the scent. Whether she is burning oil, candles or incense, a visitor’s olfactory system will be delighted, their...
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“Scarification.” If I’m being honest, I’ve always hated that word. To me, it’s a bad and almost disrespectful way to describe the beautiful and ancient ritual of tribal markings. These markings are done in pride, not shame. They’re seen as...
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We get a lot of questions about the African textiles that are used for our goods. In Africa, the cloths and woven fabrics used for living are as traditional as basket weaving and are ingrained in African culture. We’re launching...
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