"Brittani Sensabaugh, widely recognized as Brittsense, launched her photography career at age 19, initially in the realm of fashion photography. An Oakland, California native, she relocated to New York City in 2010. There, she captured iconic figures in the fashion industry such as Anna Wintour, Marc Jacobs, and Andre Leon Talley, and collaborated with esteemed brands like Diesel, G-Star, Scotch & Soda, and Madewell Clothing.
In 2013, Brittsense took a new direction, embracing documentary-style photography with her groundbreaking 'Forgotten Cities' series, starting in Deep East Oakland. She spent the next six years perfecting a style that has been widely recognized and celebrated in the art world.Drawing from her authentic Deep Oakland roots, Brittsense's work challenges societal norms, presenting a counter-narrative through empowering imagery. Her work has been featured in leading publications such as Oprah Magazine, Ebony, Essence, San Francisco Chronicle, and Oakland Magazine.
In 2017, she founded 222Media LLC. Through this platform, she has licensed her art and brokered impactful deals with renowned entities like Carnegie Hall, Amazon Prime, and various restaurants. The company has also executed billboard campaigns, including a national campaign for her self-published book 'The Power Of Melanin,' and has promoted numerous small businesses and artists in the Bay Area through targeted billboard campaigns.
Her artistry has been showcased in a variety of settings. She had a solo exhibition at Oakland’s BettiOno Gallery and has participated in group exhibitions, including one at BISHOP GALLERY in Brooklyn, Chicago Expo, and 'Respect: Hip Hop Style & Wisdom' at the Oakland Museum in 2018. In 2023, she signed with Richard Beavers Gallery and unveiled her critically acclaimed solo exhibition, 'Reach The World But Touch The Hood First,' at their Brooklyn location. This success was followed by her involvement in the group exhibition 'In Plain Sight' at Richard Beavers Gallery’s Soho location later in August 2023.
Throughout her dynamic, ever-evolving career, Brittsense remains true to her core mission: to employ her camera as a powerful instrument for social empowerment and change."