# @sonyalphafemale on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs4LvCyvtBG
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/17379459-sonyalphafemale-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-05-30T18:46:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Sony Alpha Female (@sonyalphafemale) — https://gondola.cc/sonyalphafemale

## Caption

As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, we're excited to showcase Sony Artisan of Imagery and Alpha Female Zabrina Deng, who recently took on a cultural preservation project entitled “Portraits of Chinatown Women.”

Zabrina shared this memory from her childhood that served as motivation for her project: “Chinatown communities have rich histories and traditions, and they are part of our very own American fabric. When I was a teenager, I set foot in San Francisco Chinatown on my 1st day of landing in the USA back in the 90s. Growing up in San Francisco, every Sunday I would accompany my grandma to church in Chinatown, then we'd go have lunch at different restaurants after Sunday. Even after my grandma passed away, I still went from time to time to relive those memories I made with her.” 

During the pandemic many mom-and-pop shops in Chinatown in the US closed; there were many violent crimes that surrounded the communities she holds dear to her heart, so Zabrina wanted to show the beauty and culture the communities held. “I felt compelled to do something to preserve small businesses in Chinatowns by documenting them through portrait photography. Many of them are ran by women, which reminded me of my own grandma. So, I wanted to ensure that these humble stories of fierce women were not forgotten and celebrate their legacies. And eventually, my kids can appreciate the rich culture and the legacies of these businesses and learn to speak my grandmother’s native language, Cantonese Chinese.”

In closing, Zabrina says, “Celebrations of the AAPI community challenge stereotypes and misconceptions that may exist. By highlighting the diversity and accomplishments of AAPI individuals, we counteract harmful generalizations, discrimination, and racism, promoting a more accurate and nuanced understanding of the community.”

Thank you, Zabrina!

#SonyAlpha #SonyAlphaFemale #PortraitPhotograhy #AsianAmericanandPacificIslanderHeritageMonth

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