Sanaa Lathan is breathtaking in a new photo shoot for Nappily Ever After. Sanaa has rocked a number of styles for her upcoming film, but this closely cropped hairdo is really working for her! The actress teamed up with celebrity photographer Derek Blanks and stylist Larry Sims for the shoot, where she looked like a […]

Derek Blanks has made a name for himself as the photographer who best captures the best sides of our favorite singers, actresses, models and TV personalities of color. From Kelly Rowland and Jennifer Hudson to Eve Marcille and Niecy Nash, Derek knows how to get one’s alter-ego to appear in front of a camera. But […]

Melanie Fiona recently did an alter ego shoot, entitled “Sistory: I Am Every Woman,” with famed photographer Derek Blanks. In it, she takes on 11 different personalities from different times and cultures to honor Women’s History Month. “In this portrait, I am the face of every woman who ever stood, fought, or perished, for the […]

Angela Simmons shows off her shapely body in recently revealed photos of a shoot she did with famed Atlanta celebrity photographer Derek Blanks. These pics were, of course, taken before she went blonde. She gave a sneak peek via Twitter, but then showed off the entire set on her blog, saying “I did this shoot […]

Derek Blanks headed out to L.A. for some alter ego photo shoots with Taraji P. Henson, Snoop and Shante, Faith Evans, Blair Underwood and more!

Tasha Smith did a photo shoot for Sister 2 Sister magazine that was shot by celebrity photographer Derek Blank as part of his Alter Ego series. Tasha’s concept was based “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman:”

The theme for this Derek Blanks shoot is titled ‘Strong Vs. Weak’. According to Letoya Online, “her strong alter pulls the weak one out of the rain and covers her”.

Photographer Derek Blanks has come out with a new alter ego photo shoot. This time he channeled Prince’s Rolling Stone cover with vanity.

Check out one of our favorite couples, Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari-Parker, on the set of their alter-ego shoot with acclaimed photographer Derek Blanks. The two are channeling the ultimate ride-or-die couple Bonnie & Clyde, and are looking damn good doing so.