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Abiola Oke by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
AB Butler by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Elijah Watson by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Chris Jones by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Carlos Medina by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Sinat Giwa by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
SWV by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
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The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Averie and Mel Cole by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Thundercat by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Tuba Gooding Jr. by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Tunji Ige by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Tyler The Creator by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
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The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Ray Angry by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Ricky by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Scott Storch by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Shah XO by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Victoria "Sneakshot" Ford by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Ginny Suss by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Young Obama by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Gabrielle Dennis by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Captain Kirk by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Ferrari Sheppard by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Anthony Coleman by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
DJ NOC by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Black Thought by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Diamond Cuts by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly Amandaseales 1
Amanda Seales by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
Amandaseales 1 Combatjack 1
Combat Jack by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
Combatjack 1 Adrianarredondo
Adrian Arredondo by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
Adrianarredondo The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
James Poyser by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
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The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
JB Smoove by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
J Period by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Kamal Gray by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
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The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Madison McFerrin by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Source: Photo by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Michael Kiwanuka by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Ivan Neville by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
N.O.R.E. by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Playboi Carti by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
PNB Rock by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Pusha T by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Questlove by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Quil Lemons by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
The Faces of Roots Picnic 2017: Backstage Portraits by Shayan Asgharnia
June 06, 2017
A look at this year's festival through the intimate and contemplative lens of Asgharnia
If his ruminations on time spent in Penn's Landing didn't sell it, let it be known that Shayan Asgharniamay be one of our closest and most cherished allies in the beautiful chaos that is Roots Picnic.
READ: Shayan Asgharnia Shares His Most Memorable Roots Picnic Portrait Stories
For three years and running, Asgharnia has captured the many shades of genius that have blessed the backstages of Philly's routinely star-studded affair through an intimate and contemplative portrait series. Picnic punims have always been the glowing sort; faces ranging from stoic to elastic, poses ranging from "prom" to "what do I do with my hands?" (see you, Tyler) and even a few lovebirds in warm embrace. This year was perhaps its brightest, most focused showing to date. And Asgharnia's stills pull it all together.
READ: The Faces Of Roots Picnic 2016
Flip through the portrait series below and jump back to peep all of the live and behind-the-scenes photos from the 10th annual Roots Picnic. On to the next one.
Abiola Oke by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
AB Butler by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Elijah Watson by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Chris Jones by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Carlos Medina by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Sinat Giwa by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
SWV by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Source: Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Averie and Mel Cole by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Thundercat by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Tuba Gooding Jr. by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Tunji Ige by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Tyler The Creator by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Source: Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Ray Angry by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Ricky by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Scott Storch by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Shah XO by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Victoria "Sneakshot" Ford by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Ginny Suss by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Young Obama by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Gabrielle Dennis by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Captain Kirk by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Ferrari Sheppard by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Anthony Coleman by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
DJ NOC by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Black Thought by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Diamond Cuts by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Amanda Seales by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
Amandaseales 1
Combat Jack by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
Combatjack 1
Adrian Arredondo by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
Adrianarredondo
James Poyser by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
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The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
JB Smoove by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
J Period by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Kamal Gray by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Source: Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Madison McFerrin by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Source: Photo by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Michael Kiwanuka by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Ivan Neville by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
N.O.R.E. by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Playboi Carti by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
PNB Rock by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Pusha T by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Questlove by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly
Quil Lemons by Shayan Asgharnia for Okayplayer
The Faces of The 10th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly