I'll tell you in on a little secret..
I was very nervous going into this shoot.
When Latifa first told me she's been MIA because she was diagnosed with cancer and is getting treatment for it my heart skipped a few beats. It wasn't fear as much as helplessness.. I wanted to transfer my strength to her through the phone.. I wanted so bad to show her that I am here for her even though we were miles apart.. the fact that she shared this with me while prepping to go through chemo was very overwhelming.
She had one request.
"I'm going to have to shave all my hair off for this.. so when I come back, I want you to shoot me and make me beautiful."
I already thought she's beautiful.
I've always loved her face..
hair or no hair..
and so.. this is it.
Like the phoenix; shes reborn.
better.
stronger.
and free..
21 days to date..
ily.