Jamel Shabazz is a legendary New York–based photographer best known for his iconic images documenting Black life and street culture in the 1980s.

With a career spanning decades, his portraits capture dignity, style, and the everyday joy of community. Shabazz’s work offers an honest visual archive of urban life—centered on love, pride, and representation. Through his lens, he preserves the humanity and spirit of people often overlooked, making each frame both a cultural record and a celebration of identity.