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HOT SHOTS: See 13 Internationally VIRAL Headwrap Shoots All By One Legendary Nigerian Photographer

December 21, 2017

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When it comes to headshots and putting African beauty on blast, no one takes the cake more than our favorite, Prince Meyson, a legendary beauty Nigerian photographer. He is responsible for much of the viral black headshot images circulating the web and we have always been most intrigued by his work.

Recently we noticed he has also been adamant behind a lot of the viral headwrap images that we have all falling in love with over the years not really knowing where it was served from. So today we decided to put not just a collage of images, but the various headwrap series together to put his work on blast (not that it isn’t on blast already). Some of which you will definitely recognize.

See the images below straight from his instagram feed and swipe left for more.

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14. Look 1:

Stop chasing money and start chasing passion. @funke_williams @casskoncept1 @ceezysstyling #princemeyson #princemeysonphotography #portrait_perfection

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Dec 17, 2017 at 1:12pm PST

Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground. @funke_williams @casskoncept1 #princemeyson #princemeysonphotography

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Dec 15, 2017 at 9:29am PST

13. Look 2:

Another one from the "African Queens" series. Black is always beautiful! @slimdessy and @dupr33m for @bethmodelafrica || MUA – @jideofstola!! 🔥🔥 Entries are still open for the "Photography Basics" class. Please send an email to [email protected] or call 09032630965 #blackgirlmagic #beautyphotography #melaninonfleek #melanin #melaninpoppin #retouch #retouching #mua #dodgeandburn #frequencyseparation #blkgirls #teammelanin #blackandbeautiful

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Jul 14, 2016 at 1:56pm PDT

African Queens @slimdessy and @dupr33m for @bethmodelafrica || MUA – @jideofstola!! 🔥🔥 Entries are still open for the "Photography Basics" class. Please send an email to [email protected] or call 09032630965 #blackgirlmagic #beautyphotography #motivation #melaninonfleek #melanin #melaninpoppin #retouch #retouching #mua #dodgeandburn #frequencyseparation

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Jul 11, 2016 at 1:31pm PDT

African Queen @dupr33m for @bethmodelafrica || MUA – @jideofstola!! 🔥🔥 Entries are still open for the "Photography Basics" class. Please send an email to [email protected] or call 09032630965 #blackgirlmagic #beautyphotography #motivation #melaninonfleek #melanin #melaninpoppin #retouch #retouching #mua #dodgeandburn #frequencyseparation

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Jul 13, 2016 at 1:23pm PDT

African Queen @dupr33m for @bethmodelafrica || MUA – @jideofstola!! 🔥🔥 #blackgirlmagic #beautyphotography #motivation #melaninonfleek #melanin #melaninpoppin #retouch #retouching #mua #dodgeandburn #frequencyseparation

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Jul 19, 2016 at 1:38pm PDT

12. Look 3:

Melanin Popping!! @labelle_uk @labellemakeup_ng 🔥🔥🔥 MUA – @davesucre #makeup #beauty #beautyphotography #beautyshoot #makeup #model #melanin #dodgeandburn #frequencyseparation #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlmagic #browngirls #melaninonfleek #melaninpoppin

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Aug 1, 2016 at 1:31pm PDT

Beautyshoot for @labelle_uk @labellemakeup_ng MUA – @davesucre Model – @catch22models. Follow @labellemakeup_ng for more images and awesome products! #MUA #beautyshoot #retouching

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Feb 20, 2016 at 2:18am PST

@labelle_uk @labellemakeup_ng 🔥🔥🔥 MUA – @davesucre #makeup #beauty

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Feb 20, 2016 at 10:54am PST

11. Look 4:

Royalty Model – @adukebey__ For @bethmodelafrica MUA – @adella_makeup Shot with a Canon 5D mark III and a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro. ISO 100 1/100s F2.8 Post-production – Capture One Pro and Photoshop.

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Apr 14, 2017 at 2:49pm PDT

Royalty Model – @j0j0lara MUA – @adella_makeup Shot with a Canon 5D mark III and a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro. ISO 100 1/100s F2.8 Post-production – Capture One Pro and Photoshop.

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Apr 14, 2017 at 5:38am PDT

10. Look 5:

Always remember that people will broadcast your failure and whisper your success. _________________ Model – @daberechi_ MUA – @iamdodos _________________ #princemeysonphotography #beautyshoot #blackwoman #africanqueen #melaninonfleek #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlmagic #melanin #blackmodel

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Oct 14, 2017 at 12:09pm PDT

I might search but never find a woman like you, its not everyday you find a woman with such vigor and power, a woman with raw passion and a heart of gold. A woman with such beautiful complexion yet soo simple. A woman so close to perfection with her mind so nimble. _________________ Model – @daberechi_ MUA – @iamdodos I had alot on my mind during this shoot and totally forgot my camera was set to "Small Raw". If you are a photographer you'll understand how hurtful that is. So today's lesson is always check your camera settings very well before every photoshoot. This can happen to anybody. _____________________ #princemeysonphotography #blackisbeautiful #melanin #blackwoman #motivation #courage #strongwoman #brownskin #melaninpoppin #portrait #jideofstola #naturalhairdaily #melaninqueen #selflove #africanqueen #melaninonfleek

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Oct 11, 2017 at 11:11am PDT

9. Look 6:

@jideofstola @ebubec for @bethmodelafrica If you’re looking for a photography workshop that suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced students… this is the one for you! Join us as we refresh our skills, learn new ones, equip ourselves with essential tools, and take our work to the next level. This December’s PRINCE MEYSON PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP is something special. It will enable you to push your business and ability many strides ahead. If you’re interested in registering, please view further details by clicking the link in my bio. The class is very affordable and only two days for each session. You won’t regret joining us! Tag a friend who needs this. #princemeysonphotography #princemeyson #africanqueen #melaninonfleek #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlmagic #melaninpoppin #melaninonfleek #melanin #blackwoman #jideofstola #africanqueens

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Dec 6, 2017 at 10:41am PST

@jideofstola @ebubec for @bethmodelafrica If you’re looking for a photography workshop that suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced students… this is the one for you! Join us as we refresh our skills, learn new ones, equip ourselves with essential tools, and take our work to the next level. This December’s PRINCE MEYSON PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP is something special. It will enable you to push your business and ability many strides ahead. If you’re interested in registering, please view further details by clicking the link in my bio. The class is very affordable and only two days for each session. You won’t regret joining us! Tag a friend who needs this. #princemeysonphotography #princemeyson

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Dec 5, 2017 at 11:17am PST

8. Look 7:

The difference between you and that person you look up to is he/she never gave up when they were going through thier own struggles. Keep your head up and work hard so one day somebody can look up to you too. @efikzara MUA – @casskoncept1 #princemeysonphotography #princemeyson

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Nov 8, 2017 at 10:09am PST

Never take today for granted, it holds the key to what you will become tomorrow. Your future is a consequence of your actions today so stop waiting for a better tomorrow and start working on it. @efikzara MUA – @casskoncept1 #princemeyson #princemeysonphotography

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Nov 9, 2017 at 10:08am PST

7. Look 8:

Another from the fantastic tests with @tosingofficial of @ts.touch who did the makeup on herself and @dupr33m. Learn more about my process for lighting, shooting and retouching in my class with @thelexash from the 17th of this month. If you haven't signed up, you definitely do not want to miss it. Shot with a Canon 5D mark III and a Canon 70-200mm. Focal lenght – 165mm ISO – 100 Shutter Speed – 1/100s F/5 Strobe – Godox AD360 II Modifer – 30" Parabolic Softbox

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Feb 9, 2017 at 12:20pm PST

Her skin is Bold.. Her skin is Gold.. Her skin is beautiful.. One that cannot be sold. @dupr33m for @bethmodelafrica MUA – @ts.touch Shot with a Canon 5D mark III and a Canon 70-200mm. ISO – 160 Shutter Speed – 1/100s F/4 Strobe – Godox AD360 II Modifer – 30" Parabolic Softbox @godox_photo_equipment

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Feb 11, 2017 at 2:34am PST

Nobody can love you as much as you do. So love yourself, tell yourself how great you are, tell yourself that your are beautiful because nobody will find value in you if you do not value yourself. @dupr33m for @bethmodelafrica MUA – @ts.touch Shot with a Canon 5D mark III and a Canon 70-200mm. ISO – 160 Shutter Speed – 1/100s F/4 Strobe – Godox AD360 II Modifer – 30" Parabolic Softbox @godox_photo_equipment

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Feb 25, 2017 at 12:13pm PST

6. Look 9:

Royalty…That Glow!! @adukebey__ X @j0j0lara MUA – @adella_makeup Shot with a Canon 5D mark III and a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro. ISO 100 1/100s F2.8 Post-production – Capture One Pro and Photoshop.

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Apr 15, 2017 at 12:33pm PDT

Royalty @adukebey__ X @j0j0lara MUA – @adella_makeup Shot with a Canon 5D mark III and a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro. ISO 100 1/100s F2.8 Post-production – Capture One Pro and Photoshop.

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Apr 14, 2017 at 2:26am PDT

5. Look 10:

"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle. If you work hard enough and assert yourself, and use your mind and imagination, you can shape the world to your desires." _________________ Model – @francestheodore Don't forget to check out my videos on youtube. Also subscribe, like and share the videos. Link's in my bio. _____________________ #princemeysonphotography #blackisbeautiful #blackwoman #motivation #courage #strongwoman #brownskin #melaninpoppin #portrait #naturalhairdaily #melaninqueen #selflove #melanin #melaninonfleek #blackgirlsrock #princemeyson #turban

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Oct 6, 2017 at 11:00am PDT

@francestheodore New photoshop tutorial explaining how i used selective colour to grade this image should be up on youtube pretty soon. Go subscribe if you haven't.

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Sep 27, 2017 at 3:43am PDT

4. Look 11:

TRADITIONAL BRIDAL INSPIRATION Makeup – @jideofstola Model – @onyinye_emeasoba for @bethmodelafrica Photography- @princemeyson Gele ,blouse and beads – @bimmms24 Gele tying- @oni_gele

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Mar 3, 2017 at 11:47am PST

TRADITIONAL BRIDAL INSPIRATION Makeup – @jideofstola Model – @onyinye_emeasoba for @bethmodelafrica Photography- @princemeyson Gele ,blouse and beads – @bimmms24 Gele tying- @oni_gele

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Mar 4, 2017 at 11:05am PST

3. Look 12:

@labellemakeup_ng || @millimartini || @davesucre. #retouching #frequencyseparation #dodgeandburn #beautyshoot #labelle

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Apr 2, 2016 at 12:07am PDT

Another look from our shoot for @labelle_uk @labellemakeup_ng MUA – @davesucre Model – @catch22models #makeup #labelle

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Feb 21, 2016 at 8:30am PST

2. Look 13:

Brown and beautiful @adukeybey for @bethmodelafrica || MUA – @oshewabeauty. Gear: Canon 5D mark III Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Godox 300Watt Strobe Camera settings: 1/100 sec F/5.6 1SO 100 Lighting: Butterfly lighting setup Post production: Lightroom & Photoshop #beautyphotography #beautyshoot #dodgeandburn #frequencyseparation #godox #retouching #retouch #melanin #melaninonfleek #melaninpoppin #blackgirlmagic #blackandbeautiful

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Jul 10, 2016 at 1:16pm PDT

Can we have chocolate with some vanilla toppings! 😊😏 @adukebey__ for @bethmodelafrica || @oshewabeauty #melanin #blackgirls #blackandbeautiful #mocha #frequencyseparation #dodgeandburn #retouching #blackgirlsrock #model #mua #proudlyafrican #melaninonfleek #beautyretouch #retouch #blackmodels #melaninpoppin

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Jul 3, 2016 at 2:07pm PDT

1. Look, More:

Happy birthday Bolaji @nouvacouture

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Jun 23, 2016 at 10:49am PDT

Brown, proud and beautiful! @adella_makeup @ty_ni_ Entries are still open for the "Photography Basics" class. Please send an email to [email protected] or call 09032630965 #blackgirlmagic #beautyphotography #melaninonfleek #melanin #melaninpoppin #retouch #retouching #mua #dodgeandburn #frequencyseparation #blkgirls #teammelanin #blackandbeautiful

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Jul 18, 2016 at 1:35pm PDT

TB with @jideofstola and @fatimatogbe #blackgirlmagic #beautyphotography #motivation #melaninonfleek #melanin #melaninpoppin #retouch #retouching #mua #dodgeandburn #frequencyseparation

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Jul 26, 2016 at 2:18pm PDT

MUA – @beautybybellamere_ 📷@jerrie_rotimi Model [email protected]_xo 🔥🔥🔥 Retouched by me #tripcity #retouching #photoshop #dodgeandburn #frequencyseparation #canon #beauty

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Oct 17, 2015 at 12:13am PDT

#beauty #MUA #makeup #beautyshoot #instadaily #princemeysonpictures #pmpictures

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Apr 8, 2014 at 10:08am PDT

Had a great time shooting with @sequencemakeovers and @uchesvelte. Always fun shooting with the team, they make everything easy and stress-free. MUA – @sequencemakeovers Styled by – @sequencemakeovers Model – @uchesvelte Assistant – The One and Only @djdrizzle7 Studio – @tripcityvisuals #editorial #beauty #headshots #strobist #bellanaijaweddings #sugarweddings #weddingdigest #fashionphotography #fashionshoot

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Mar 23, 2015 at 12:56pm PDT

Purple haze Model – @mzcolette MUA- @eseosebrownie Assistant – @olalexyphotography #beautyshoot #headshot #fashion #bellanaijabeauty #bellanaijaweddings #sugarweddings #weddingdigest #zenafricamagazine #ellementsmagazine

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Apr 28, 2015 at 5:47pm PDT

Finally!! The wait is over lol…y'all should head over to @jideofstola's page and go watch his tutorial on YouTube!! You'll learn way more than you can imagine! MUA – @jideofstola Model – @fatimatogbe @hayatimagazine 🔥🔥🔥🔥

A post shared by Prince Meyson (@princemeyson) on Jan 28, 2016 at 10:44am PST