DC Edition of Learn to Love Yourself: Silent Disco & Portrait Series
A community-oriented event that brings art to the PEOPLE.!
Let’s party! Let’s dance! Let’s capture our beauty! This party/celebration concluded the Conflux week of programing at The John F. Kennedy Center. Forged out of a quote (“Learn to love yourself”) from National Black Theatre’s founder Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, this 4–5 hour creative installation was meant to animate Teer’s teachings/legacy and be a call to action to transcend oppression. Utilizing silent disco technology, DMV DJ : DJ K-Meta took us on a sonic journey of contemporary Black music. We will also had two professional photographers there to take stylizes self portraits free for community members to have and enjoy.
The Event was apart of the The Gathering: A Space for Narrative Change
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Check out all the love captured in these portraits!
Portraits by Kanayo Adibe
Kanayo Adibe, an award-winning photographer and educator based in Washington, D.C., specializes in capturing diverse moments, including weddings, commercial projects, and street scenes. His work has graced prestigious publications like Rangefinder Magazine, The Knot, and the Washingtonian, while his street photography has adorned galleries across the capital. Renowned for his creative portraiture and composition, Kanayo shares his expertise as an educator, empowering others to hone their skills and artistic vision.
Portraits by Bonnie-Love Douglas
Meet Bonnie-Love Douglas, the creative force behind D2D Focus as its lead photographer and the visionary creative director at D2D Creative. With a deep-rooted joy in uplifting individuals, Douglas crafts timeless images that resonate with emotions, capturing fleeting moments that endure over time. Her signature style involves attentive listening, perceiving her clients’ vulnerabilities, and translating them into captivating stills and videos for both personal and brand narratives.
DJ
DJ K-Meta
DJ K-Meta has been one of the most sought-after DJs in the D.C. area and worldwide in the last decade. A party rocker who has made a name for himself through blending different genres and styles, K-Meta has DJed many of the top parties and brands in the nation. K-Meta has opened up for artists including Ziggy Marley, Burna Boy, Dave, Jesse Royal, Nipsey Hussle, Uncle Waffles, and more. K-Meta is also the founder of Everything Nice, a party collective and monthly playlist. He is passionate about his community and is always giving back. He is proud to be a DMV native.
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