Meet the 2025 Black Women Photographers Grant Recipients

What began with a Black Women Photographers COVID-19 Relief Fund to support Black photographers facing financial hardship during the pandemic has since grown into the largest provider of grants, resources, and gear for Black and African women creatives. To date, BWP has awarded over $230,000 in financial grants and provided an additional $80,000 in cutting-edge camera equipment to help empower our members. 

Featured Members

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

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

Adobe logo with a red background and a white stylized 'A'
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.
Black background with a white stylized letter W and the word Wondershare below it.
Logo for Tracktown USA featuring a stylized blue covered track and the words "Tracktown USA" in red and blue lettering.
This is a transparent and black gift card with text that says 'Gift Vouchers' and a small pink decorative element.
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 Podcast: Photographer Life Check

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.

A photographer with curly hair looking into a camera. Text overlay: 'Photographer Life Check'.