Not All Heroes Wear Cape! Lyra Aoko’s Photography Turns Black Women Into Sheroes

Lyra Aoko’s photography is beyond stunning, it’s a true pictorial depiction of her characters as they should be seen, in all their glories and awe. She engages the poetic side of her camera and brings to light all the hidden angles of the black woman form. Her photography is an exposé on bringing light to all the parts of a being, in ways that you hitherto had not imagined before.
Lyra Aoko is a Nairobi-based Fashion and Lifestyle Photographer. Her work is steeped in this mantra, to “capture you in your best light and create images from the heart to inspire and make you feel beautiful.”
If you are looking for an inspiration board this week, Lyra’s website and Instagram page is the right place to get lost in. Your heart will be filled with joy.

This is a dedication to @nallahsangare 😊 she is so talented! Nallah conceptualized, styled and did the makeup for this shoot and did one hell of a job!! I love creative collaborations that inspire me to do better and be better + Model @nyarach_aboja absolutely slayed this look. Celebrate your culture everyday ✨✨✨✨✨✨

A post shared by Lyra Aoko (@lyraoko) on Nov 3, 2017 at 3:36am PDT

Find out more about the inspiration behind this shoot on the blog. Afropointilism : Exploring African Culture through the Art of Makeup. Photography by @lyraoko MUA & Concept @nallahsangare Model @nyarach_aboja

A post shared by Lyra Aoko (@lyraoko) on Oct 31, 2017 at 11:14pm PDT

Black Spiderwoman : Representation Matters Photography by Lyra Aoko @lyraoko Concept and Body Art by @mdeizimakeup Model @anittavinter #blacksuperheroes #spiderwoman #comics #marvel #homecoming

A post shared by Lyra Aoko (@lyraoko) on Aug 22, 2017 at 11:07am PDT

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Black Spiderwoman : Representation Matters Photography by Lyra Aoko @lyraoko Concept and Body Art by @mdeizimakeup Model @anittavinter #blacksuperheroes #spiderwoman #comics #marvel #homecoming

A post shared by Lyra Aoko (@lyraoko) on Aug 25, 2017 at 8:46am PDT

#tbt to this amazing fiery shoot with @olivia_sang_ Photography by Lyra Aoko a Media @lyraoko Styling by @jamiekimani MUA @willycollinsmua

A post shared by Lyra Aoko (@lyraoko) on Jul 6, 2017 at 8:56am PDT

New blog post up on Lyraoko.com – The direct link is in my bio ✨ Photography by Lyra Aoko Media @lyraoko Concept and Makeup by @mdeizimakeup Model @anjililaura

A post shared by Lyra Aoko (@lyraoko) on May 23, 2017 at 4:10am PDT

RED Photography by Lyra Aoko Media @lyraoko Model @sia.sam_ Stylist @jamiekimani

A post shared by Lyra Aoko (@lyraoko) on May 20, 2017 at 11:05pm PDT