We’re Breaking Barriers for Black Creatives Worldwide

To kick off a partnership with the Noun Project, the Noun Project spoke with BWP Executive Director Beth Wairimũ Irũngũ about the history of the organization, its community members, ways photographers can get involved, and more. BWP member work is showcased throughout the piece.

Photo Credit: 2024 BWP Atlanta Lighting Workshop

2025 Black Women Photographers x Nikon Grant Fund Now Open for Applications

Applications are open for this year’s Black Women Photographers x Nikon Grants Program! With $50K in grants and an additional $20K in mirrorless gear available to the talented winners, this is your chance to show us your work!

Just a few of the brands that have used our global directories to hire. #HireBlackWomenPhotographers

Black Women Photographers x Grand Slam Track

Black Women Photographers is proud to announce a new partnership with Grand Slam Track to hire four sports photographers to capture the 2025 Slams in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles.

Featured Members

Note: This list rotates monthly. Request access to the directory HERE.

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Nana Akua Agyeibea Asare-Boye - Accra, Ghana

Nana Akua Agyeibea Asare-Boye - Accra, Ghana

Jamie Rivers - Houston, Texas

Jamie Rivers - Houston, Texas

Prisma Sastri - New York, New York

Prisma Sastri - New York, New York

Busola Boyejo - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Busola Boyejo - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Millie Njeri - Westerly, Rhode Island

Millie Njeri - Westerly, Rhode Island

NIcky Quamina-Woo - New Orleans, Louisiana

NIcky Quamina-Woo - New Orleans, Louisiana

Tune in to BWP’s First Original Podcast

Join Qurissy on Photographer Life Check, a podcast all about the art of photography and the people who bring it to life. Step behind the camera as image makers share their stories, challenges, and triumphs, exploring the creative highs, obstacles, and the passion that fuels their journeys.

2024 BWP Summit: Free Replay Now Available

With the support of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, our 2024 BWP Summit is now available for free replay. Head to our YouTube channel to replay the past three summits that touch on every aspect of the business of photography. Speakers include Dana Scruggs, Audrey Woulard, Kyra Knox, CreativeSoul Photography, Raven B. Varona, and more.