In the world of fashion, inclusivity and representation have become essential themes, highlighting the beauty and creativity of marginalized groups. This remarkable fashion runway show proudly showcased the creative brilliance of people of color (POC), transgender individuals, and others who have been historically underrepresented in the industry, giving their unique voices a platform to shine.

Among the myriad of elements that made this runway show extraordinary, the exquisite jewelry by Rashawnda Scott, the talented designer behind Kandakes, added a touch of elegance and uniqueness to their ensembles. The location, a private office space in the vibrant Financial District, provided a sophisticated backdrop for this transformative gathering.

Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):

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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850 using a 28-300mm zoom lens, and all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.

Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to hello@jinyc-photo.com!