Live Nation Urban x Black Women Photographers 2025 Partnership Announced
This month, Live Nation Urban announces the return of its collaborative, impactful partnership with Polly Irungu’s Black Women Photographers organization for the fourth straight year. The live event kingpin will invite a select cohort of Black women photographers and videographers to shoot its much-anticipated slate of upcoming summer and fall festivals and tours.
Featured Members
Note: This list rotates monthly. Request access to the directory HERE.
Portteia Xaraiya - Detroit, Michigan
Megan Sumpton - Houston, Texas
Edwina Hay - Brooklyn, New York
Victoria Ford - Washington, DC
Onome Uyovbievbo - San Francisco, California
Kalina Cimone - Los Angeles, California
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
Just a few of the brands that have used our global directories to hire. #HireBlackWomenPhotographers
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.
