233: Olesha Haskett - Focusing on Boudoir Photography of Black Women

The Profitable Photographer

In today's episode, we're honored to have Olesha Haskett, a trailblazing diversity boudoir educator, international boudoir photographer, and founder of Coterie Noire, an educational boudoir community that celebrates and captures the essence of black women. Olesha is also the brains behind CCP, the Coterie Credential program, certifying boudoir photographers to capture the beauty of black women without bias.

For Olesha, boudoir photography is her happy place. It provides a unique platform for her to connect with women on a personal level. This connection is crucial for Olesha, who has always valued the space to connect with other women, guiding and helping them see and appreciate themselves as they are now.

Listen in as Olesha shares with us valuable insights for photographers aiming to capture the beauty of black women. Key considerations include:

• Collaborating with a hair and makeup artist proficient in textured hair and various skin tones.
• Understanding retouching nuances to avoid washing out skin tones and addressing hyperpigmentation.
• Adapting posing and lighting techniques to highlight and celebrate the curves that many black women appreciate.
• Intentional inclusivity marketing strategy to attract black individuals and people of color into portfolios.
• Genuine allyship, emphasizing the importance of listening to stories

Don’t forget to grab your copy of Olesha’s “The Culture Checklist” a comprehensive guide encompassing education, representation, sensitivity, communication, and language. This tool empowers allies to understand their role in supporting underrepresented communities.

Get your copy at this link: https://oleshahaskett.com/culture/

Interested in learning more from Olesha? Connect with her here:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Instagram: @oleshahaskett
• Website: https://www.ohexperience.com/

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