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. 

Promotional poster celebrating the fourth anniversary of Black Women Photographers, featuring a collage of diverse Black women artists, singers, and performers, with logos of Black Women Photographers and Live Nation Urban, and details about applying for a photography and videography opportunity by July 30th at blackwomenphotographers.com.

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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

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

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Live Nation Urban logo with stylized person with arms raised as the letter L
Nikon logo with yellow background and black text
Stylized black and white logo resembling a letter 'T' with decorative elements.
Black Nike Swoosh logo on a white background.
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Logo for Tracktown USA featuring a stylized blue covered track and the words "Tracktown USA" in red and blue lettering.
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Atlanta United FC logo featuring a shield with a blue star, stylized red and gray wings, and the words 'ATLANTA' and 'DREAM'.
Logo of World Athletics featuring a stylized globe with lines in orange to purple gradient next to black text

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.

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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.

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