Kahran and Regis Bethencourt, whose series of photos showing young girls with natural hair in period clothing went viral, now have a book deal.
The Bethencourts , owners of CreativeSoul Photography in Atlanta, recently signed a six-figure deal with St. Martin’s Press for a project that will focus on children of color with photographs showcasing a celebration of natural black beauty and empowerment.
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The book, which has a working title of “Halo,” is expected to hit shelves in 2019.
“We are so excited,” said Kahran Bethencourt. “It’s been a journey trying to get here, but we’re here and we’re ready.”
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A year ago, CreativeSoul Photography launched the "AfroArt" series, which featuredAfrican-American girls.
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It went viral, thanks in part to social media shoutouts from celebrities like Taraji P. Henson, Morris Chestnut and Tia Mowry.
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Bethencourt said they plan to travel to several nations to select models. The book will have three sections - past, present and future, “which will give us a broad range of themes. Lots of times, people think our history starts with slavery. What about when we were kings and queens?”
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A model call-out will be held in the near future. She said they are looking for children and teens between the ages of five and 18.
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