Would you like to share a particularly successful brand partnership?
Our ongoing partnership with Nikon has been especially impactful and rooted in creating tangible, long-term change. Together, we’ve established an annual grant fund that has provided over $200,000 in direct financial grants and more than $80,000 in cutting-edge camera equipment to our members. This support goes beyond one-time assistance—it equips Black and African women creatives with the resources, tools, and confidence needed to produce ambitious work, sustain their careers, and access professional opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
What upcoming projects are you currently working on?
We’re continuing to expand our global programming, including upcoming educational initiatives, funding opportunities, and both virtual and in-person events. We’re also focused on growing our directory and strengthening relationships with brands, publications, and institutions to increase paid commissions for our members. Additionally, we’re developing new resources centered on sustainability, mental wellness, and career longevity for Black and African women creatives.
How can people support Black Women Photographers?
There are many ways to support BWP. People can hire our members, share our directory with industry decision-makers, and partner with us on programs, grants, and initiatives. Financial contributions and sponsorships directly help us continue offering free resources, funding, and equipment to our members. Most importantly, support looks like long-term commitment—investing in Black creatives not just in moments of visibility, but consistently and intentionally.
Since everything we do at PhotoVogue is rooted in empowerment and collaboration with organizations that share our values, is there a women-focused initiative or group you’d like to spotlight or give a shout-out to?
Absolutely. I’d love to spotlight Women Street Photographers, founded by Gulnara Samoilova. It’s a powerful global platform dedicated to elevating and supporting women-identifying street photographers through exhibitions, education, and community-building. The initiative has been instrumental in creating visibility and opportunity for women working in a genre that has historically been male-dominated, while fostering collaboration, mentorship, and artistic exchange across borders.