19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Crowns

Two women don various flowers as part of their hair styles aka their crowns. Before the pandemic, we gathered in spaces mask-less and celebrated life. Curlfest, a celebration of Black natural hair, was one of the last major outdoor events that I photographed before the world as we knew it changed.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: NYC, New York, United States of America
Camera: EZ Controller
Copyright: © Shavon Meyers