CURLFEST 2018!

This past weekend in Brooklyn was highlighted by the 5th Anniversary of the celebration known as CURLFEST. Consider this celebration as an oasis of kinks, coils, coconut and castor oils, shea and cocoa butters, shining melanin, and beautiful energy all wrapped in one package. Thousands of beautiful Black people descended upon Prospect Park's Nethermead to partake in the upliftment of Black people across many aspects but the most important being each other's natural hair journeys. Many Thanks to the visionary ladies of the Curly Girl Collective for their dynamic work in putting a grand production and gathering of such magnitude together, as well as the opportunity to document this year's festivities on their behalf.

Scroll down for a sneak peek into this past Saturday's main event festivities. To view the gallery in full and to purchase prints, click the link HERE.

Be sure to tag the @curlygirlcollective, @kolinmendezphoto + #kolinmendezphotography in your posts on Instagram!

Recap: DanceAfrica! Street Portraits - May 27th + 28th, 2017

This past Memorial Day Weekend in Brooklyn was highlighted by the return of the annual DanceAfrica Festival, hosted by the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Well known for their Marquee Performances and Street Bazaar activities displaying stories told of the African Diaspora and characteristics of the Pan-African community, it was a grand time had by all in attendance! It was only fitting to hit the streets, capture the energy, document and engage the community, and immerse fully in the real and true culture of our people.

Scroll down for a sneak peek into this past's weekend's festivities. To view the gallery in full and to purchase prints, click the link here.

Recap: DanceAfrica! Street Portraits - May 27th, 2017:

Recap: DanceAfrica! Street Portraits - May 28th, 2017

To view the gallery in full and to purchase prints, click the link here.

Recap: Natural Freaks Mas at the West Indian Day Parade - September 5th, 2016

Recap: Natural Freaks Mas at the West Indian Day Parade - September 5th, 2016

Part 1: The Parade

 

Part 2: The Pump After The Parade