Visual Storytelling Through Hair.

Hair is never just hair.
It is memory. It is language. It is resistance. It is art.

CTC Poses

CTC Poses is a creative collective and program dedicated to reshaping how Black hair is seen, understood, and remembered. Through concept-driven photo and video projects, we create visuals that center natural hair as powerful, nuanced, and worthy of reverence.

Our work exists at the intersection of culture, fashion, education, and advocacy—challenging Eurocentric beauty norms while building an archive of representation for generations to come.

A woman with curly hair wearing a Detroit Tigers crop top and jeans, standing in front of a white wall with the words "ONE CANVAS" painted on it.

Our Creative Philosophy

We believe representation is not accidental—it is designed.

Each CTC Poses project begins with a question:
What story does this hair tell?

From there, we build narratives that honor texture, shape, movement, and meaning. We do not style hair to fit a trend—we style it to reflect identity, ancestry, and lived experience. Our visuals are affirmations for those who see themselves reflected and invitations for others to see Black hair with greater depth and respect.

CTC Poses Leadership

  • Young woman in black blazer and white shirt smiling standing in front of a fountain with trees in the background.

    Kyreah Martin

    Director

    Kyreah is a psychology major at Hampton University from New Bern, North Carolina. In addition to serving on the executive board as the Chief Executive Assistant, she serves as the Director of the CTC Poses team.

  • A person with long dreadlocks holding a camera on their shoulder, wearing a white cardigan with a blue pattern and a black tie, standing against a dark blue background.

    Micah Green

    Lead Visual Producer

    Micah is a first year marketing major at Hampton University from Atlanta, Georgia. He has 5+ years experience as a photographer and visual creator. Specializing in lifestyle and fashion content, he has also worked with plenty of clothing brands and small businesses.

  • Portrait of a young African American woman with long hair smiling, wearing a red top and black blazer, standing in a blurred indoor setting.

    Jasmine Chatmon

    Visual Production Assistant

    Jasmine is a political science major at Hampton Univeristy from Chicago, Illinois. She is a licensed cosmetologist and has experience in photography and graphic design.

Creative & Logistics Coordinators

  • Portrait of a young African American man with short hair, wearing a black zip-up hoodie and earrings, standing against a plain white background. Black man with waves.

    Gary Heard

    Mister Crowning the Culture

    Gary is an electrical engineering major at Hampton University from Fairfax, Virginia. In addition to serving on the executive board as Co-Chair of the Executive Operations Committees and on the Royal Court, he serves as a Creative Coordinator for CTC Poses.

  • A woman with dark curly hair, glasses, and a black denim jacket stands next to a shelf, holding a bouquet of colorful flowers.

    Mieca-Eeja Ferguson

    Miss Crowning the Culture

    Mieca is a biology major on the pre-medical track at Hampton University from South Florida. In addition to serving on the executive board as Co-Chair of the Executive Operaitons Committees and on the Royal Court, she also serves as a Creative Coordinator for CTC Poses.

  • Young man smiling, wearing a white polo shirt with navy collar and accents, against a plain background.

    Anthony Harris

    Mister Curly Crown

    Anthony is in the 5 year Masters of Business Administration Program at Hampton University from Chicago, Illinois. In addition to serving on the Executive Board as Co-Chair of the Community Service Committee and on the Royal Court, he also serves as a Creative Coordinator for CTC Poses.

  • Young woman with long wavy dark hair smiling, arms crossed, wearing a sleeveless burgundy dress, standing outdoors during sunset in a park with trees, grass, pathway, and street lamps in the background.

    Alana Ketter

    Miss Curly Crown

    Alana is a health science major at Hampton University from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition to serving on the Executive Board as Co-Chair of the Community Service Committee and on the Royal Court, she also serves as a Creative Coordinator for CTC Poses.

  • Young man with dreadlocks taking a selfie outdoors, with lush green trees and sunlight in the background.

    Monroe Clark

    Creative Coordinator

    Monroe is a marketing major with a minor in computer science at Hampton University from Queens, New York. In addition to being a Model on CTC Poses, he is skilled in photography and creative directing.

  • A young woman with curly hair and a nose ring sitting in a car, taking a selfie in sunlight with a tattoo on her arm and wearing a black top.

    Kota Dandridge

    Creative Coordinator

    Kota is a biology major on the pre-dental track at Hampton University from Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to being a model on CTC Poses, she is skilled in creative directing and visual storytelling.

  • A person standing in front of stacked shipping containers on snow, wearing a fur hat, denim jacket, and jeans, with one leg crossed over the other.

    Theran Williams

    Creative Coordinator

    Theran is a computer information systems major at Hampton University from Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to being a Model on CTC Poses, he is skilled in creative directing and production.

  • A young woman with long, dark, braided hair standing outdoors in sunlight, wearing a light-colored top and a necklace, in front of green trees and plants.

    Jasmine Bellinger

    Creative Coordinator

    Jasmine is a biochemistry major at Hampton Univeristy from Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to being a Model on CTC Poses, she is skilled in fashion coordination and creative coordinating.

  • A smiling woman with dark skin, long braided hair, wearing large black glasses, a white collared shirt, and a black blazer, sitting against a plain white wall.

    Lynnette Smith

    Executive Assistant to Mister & Miss Crowning the Culture

    Lynnette is a finance major at Hampton University from Carmel, Indiana. In addition to serving on the Executive Board as Pro-Tempore of the Executive Operations Committees and on the Royal Court, she also serves as a Logistics Director for CTC Poses.

  • A young woman with long black wavy hair, wearing a white jacket with black accents and a small gold necklace, is looking at the camera. She has red lipstick, long eyelashes, and sunglasses resting on her head. In the background, there are green leafy plants and a ceiling.

    Karrington Brooks

    Executive Assistant to Mister & Miss Curly Crown

    Karrington is a biology major on the pre-medical track at Hampton University from Durham, North Carolina. In addition to serving on the Executive Board as Pro-Tempore of the Community Service Committee and on the Royal Court, she also serves as a Logistics Director for CTC Poses.

Featured Work

Featured Work

A curated gallery of past CTC Poses projects.

Crowns of the Diaspora

A visual exploration of the beauty, versatility, and diversity of Black hair across the diaspora. From afros to locs, twists to wigs, each look honors the individuality of our crowns while reflecting a shared cultural legacy. This shoot celebrates the truth that no two curls are the same—and that our differences are what make the crown whole.

  • Two women outdoors against a brick building. One woman is standing, with dark curly hair, dressed in a black dress and tights, looking at the camera. The other woman, with lighter dreadlocks, is seated on a stool, wearing a black top and blue jeans, holding a phone, and looking slightly away from the camera.
  • Two young men with braided hairstyles standing back to back outdoors in front of a building with large windows and brick wall, facing opposite directions.
  • Two young men with curly hair standing in front of a red brick wall, one in a white sweatshirt and the other in a sleeveless patterned top.
  • Two young individuals, a woman with blonde dreadlocks and a man with black dreadlocks, sit back-to-back in a room with a wooden cabinet, a window, and an air conditioner in the background.
  • Two young women with glasses and long hair, one with braided hair, holding flowers, sitting by a shelving unit with various decorative items and accessories.
  • Young man with curly, blonde hair and glasses standing against a white door with the number 206 in the background. He is wearing a plaid shirt over a white t-shirt, beige pants, and gold jewelry, and has a serious expression.
  • Four women with curly hair, two with natural hairstyles and two with glasses, are outdoors standing against a brick wall. One woman is sitting while the other three are standing around her, touching her hair, smiling and talking.
  • A woman with curly hair pointing at a map of Africa. The map is mounted on a board and shows lines connecting different parts of the continent. Behind her on the wall, there is a sign that reads 'MODERNISM Changing Times Known Unknown'.
  • A woman with large natural afro hairstyle wearing glasses, a black ruffled crop top, a black skirt with gold chains, sitting in front of a brick building with an air conditioning unit and greenery.
  • Young person with short curly hair wearing a sleeveless patterned top, standing next to a red brick wall and a brown pipe.
  • A young woman with curly hair, wearing a white crop top and beige pants, sitting on a red chair in front of a chalkboard. A young man with curly hair, wearing a black leather jacket, black t-shirt, and black jeans, stands beside her with one hand resting on the chair.
  • A woman with curly hair wearing a white crop top with red straps and a Detroit Tigers logo, and dark jeans, standing in front of a white wall with the words 'ONE CANVAS' written on it.
  • A woman getting a haircut outside in front of a brick building.
  • Four young adults with curly hair standing in front of a wall with an art piece, smiling and posing.
  • A woman with dark curly hair applying hair dye to a woman with blonde dreadlocks, sitting outdoors near a brick wall with green plants in the background.
  • A woman with curly hair looking back over her shoulder in front of a wooden shelving unit with bottles, jars, and miscellaneous items.
  • Woman with glasses and braids holding flowers, grooming items, and a bottle, seated in front of a rustic shelving unit with decorative objects and jars.
  • Three young women with curly hair in a room with sunlight, one reading a magazine, one standing with hands near pockets, and one looking at a book on a shelf.

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