Willis’ series of the beauty of black women was my favorite. As a photographer, the way you capture individuals can either strike the viewer as powerful or weak. In her images, I love the high contrasts of stark black to a plain white background. I also enjoy how she captured different types of african american women. Included in this series are young, old and successful. All women included in her photographs have made a huge impact and tribute to the development of American history from the 1800s to the