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Cameras and Coffee: ICP Community Meet-Up
Connect with ICP's community during the monthly Cameras and Coffee social meet-up for photographers, collectors, and camera enthusiasts! During the event, grab a Deadbeat Club coffee and pastries, available in the ICP café.
This event is free to attend with RSVP - Please reserve your ticket here.
This session of Cameras & Coffee will be hosted by Black Women Photographers, founded by Polly Irungu. Join us for a workshop on practicing your 90-second elevator pitch and expand your network by meeting someone new.
International Center of Photography’s Location:
84 Ludlow Street, New York, NY 10002
First Friday's with Black Women Photographers at Photodom Studios
Calling all women image-makers in New York City!
Join us for First Fridays with Black Women Photographers at @photodom.studio on March 7th, 7-9PM!
Led by the amazing @voneciacarswell, this open-studio experience will share tips & tricks for navigating photography as women. Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, this is a space for growth, creativity, and connection!
Reserve your spot now: photodom.nyc/events.
The Essentials: Season 5
Join us on October 19 & 20 for Season 5 of The Essentials!
The Essentials is a free online summit created in collaboration with our partners, The Everyday Projects and PhotoWings! Each class is 75 minutes long, including lots of time for Q&A, and is for both emerging and experienced storytellers wanting to hone their skills and learn more about successfully navigating the visual media industry.
Register once and use the same link for the whole weekend:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Jr83H93_R36af9vezUq2Zw#/registration
Full schedule below. All times in EST.
Saturday, OCT. 1910 AM - 11:15 AM ET: Creating a sustainable practice with Bethany Mollenkof
Bethany uncovers how to create a multidimensional practice that not only lends itself to creating dynamic work across different genres but also provides various income streams for a sustainable career. She’ll let us in on how to approach and secure clients, how to navigate contracts, budgets, and finances, and how to position yourself for success in a variety of visual storytelling fields.
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM ET: Engaging with community through photography with Haruka Sakaguchi
Haruka discusses the many forms of a community-engaged practice as well as the magic that happens when people’s voices are intrinsically incorporated into the photography. Through a documentary lens and conceptual approach, Haruka showcases how to think creatively outside the box and how to successfully produce imaginative work.
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM ET: Physical and digital safety guided by self-care with Corinne Chin
In this crash course on how to keep yourself safe both in the physical and virtual worlds, Corinne outlines the what, why, and how of this oft-overlooked yet crucial tool every storyteller should have in their kit. Sharing best practices, tips, tricks, and resources, Corinne provides a step-by-step guide on what you can do now to lessen vulnerabilities both out in the field and online, keeping your mental and emotional health centered in the process.
Sunday, OCT. 2010 AM - 11:15 AM ET: Creating, funding, and sustaining long-term documentary work with Etinosa Yvonne
From how to workshop ideas and get started, to applying for grant support and achieving long-term sustainability, Etinosa demystifies the often-daunting “long-term documentary project.” She’ll share best practices for putting your work out there through applications, social media, publications, and beyond. Etinosa walks us through all stages of a successful documentary project, unpacking the process from start to finish.
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM: Exploring The Risks of AI with Tara Pixley
As generative-AI models make creating, publishing, and circulating synthetic imagery easier and easier, visual journalists need to understand what this tech is and how it works. This session provides an overview of what synthetic imagery is, how it's made, how it's being used, and what we can do to combat the circulation of visual misinformation as media makers invested in authentic representations of our world. Topics discussed include: deep fakes, generative-AI models and prompt practices, content provenance initiatives, current research on gen-AI, environmental impacts of gen-AI, and how to recognize synthetic images.
1 PM - 2:15 PM ET: Through a photo editor’s eyes with Danese Kenon
With extensive experience as a photographer and photo editor, Danese goes through the ins and outs of pursuing a career in photo editing and best practices for editing, sequencing, and captioning, along with what she looks for in a photographer when assigning. Whether you’re curious about transitioning from photographer to editor or want to know more about how to put your best foot forward in the field, Danese answers all your questions!
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM ET: Working together: editor and photographer perspectives with Andrea Wise and Stacy Kranitz
Highlighting a year-long ProPublica project on the harrowing story of a woman denied an abortion in Tennessee, Andrea and Stacy will reveal insights into the process of working together as a team to produce compelling, ethical, truthful, and powerful storytelling. With their extensive careers in editing and documentary photography respectively, they’ll share how to successfully navigate the relationship between editor and photographer and incorporate these takeaways into your own practice.
Replay the past four seasons:
https://blackwomenphotographers.com/the-everyday-projects-collaboration
The 2024 BWP Summit
Attention all creatives!
You're invited to the FREE Black Women Photographers Summit powered by Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.
This year's event will feature an incredible lineup of speakers, including Dana Scruggs, Benicia King, Imara Njeri, Imani Modus, Ivana Jarmon, Karene-Isabelle Jean-Baptiste, Ka'Vozia Glynn, Kyra Knox, Mickey Pierre-Louis, Nicole Leverett, Natalye Scott, Ruhamaiah Bradley, Shakka, Sianeh Kpukuyou, Sydney Price, Tolani Alli, and Tomesha Faxio.
Whether you're an aspiring photographer, a seasoned professional, or simply someone who appreciates the art of photography, this event promises to be an enriching and empowering experience. The breadth of expertise in our line up ensures that attendees will gain valuable insights and perspectives that can inform and elevate their own creative endeavors. In addition to the inspiring speaker sessions, the summit will provide a platform for networking and community building. You'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow creatives who share your passion for photography or filmmaking and learn from their experiences and perspectives.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be part of a gathering that celebrates and amplifies the voices and talents of Black Women Photographers. Whether you're looking to gain new skills, connect with like-minded individuals, or simply be inspired, this summit is sure to leave a lasting impact on your creative journey.
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for a truly enriching experience at the Black Women Photographers Summit powered by Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. We can't wait to see you there!
Next Door: Environmental Injustice in Our Neighborhoods, In-Person Exhibition – Opening Reception RSVP
The exhibit at the Los Angeles Center for Photography is the culmination of work by Los Angeles-area high school students and professional visual storytellers. AfroLA, a nonprofit news outlet covering L.A. through the lens of the Black community, partnered with Black Women Photographers to produce an immersive art exhibition focused on the intersection of environmental and racial justice.
Photoville: WITNESS Container Exhibition
June 1-16 at Photoville in New York. Featuring: Liam Woods, Deun Ivory, Cara Elise Taylor, Gabrielle Morse, Dee Williams, Amber Evangelista, Amandla Baraka, Alexis Hunley, Lelanie Foster, and Laila Stevens
WITNESS is a national pop-up art experience and tour, that features work by Black women and non-binary artists who project their vision of the world, society, community, and themselves through their art. The visual arts exhibition explores the intersectional vantage point of the Black femme-identifying artist—inviting the viewer to bear witness to what they may not otherwise see on their own. WITNESS premiered in Spring 2023 at WACO Theater Center in Los Angeles, curated by Genel Ambrose and Tina Knowles, and in partnership with Black Women Photographers.
BWP Rochester: Free Grant 101 Workshop
BWP Rochester: Join us on Saturday May 25, 1-3pm for a Grant writing Workshop with Cocoa Rae David.
Cocoa will be sharing how to look up grants, what to look for, and tips and tricks for applying to grants!
Interested participants, please send us an email for event location details.
BWP Rochester: Coworking Session
Join BWP Rochester for a virtual coworking session on May 15th.
This is an opportunity to set aside some time to work on your business and personal projects, bounce ideas off of each other, and share resources. Interested participants, please send us an email to receive the Zoom link.
BWP Rochester: Community Hang Out
Join BWP Rochester for an evening filled with community as we catch up and hold space for each other.
Interested participants, please send us an email to get location details!
BWP Atlanta: Free Film Photography Workshop and Meet Up
Join Black Women Photographers in Atlanta on March 23rd for a free film photography workshop and meet up. We will start with a short presentation on basic film processes and get familiar with a variety of film stocks before going on a photo walk around the local area.
Attendees should plan to bring their own film cameras. We will have a few extra cameras available to borrow for those who are new to analog photography. A few models will be available to photograph with during the photo walk. The meet up ends with an optional lunch in the area. If you’re interested in attending, please email us.
BWP Nairobi: Photo Walk and Workshop
NAIROBI BWP PHOTO WALK & WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, FEB 24TH, 10AM-4PM.
THEME: Creating your individual and community legacy
LOCATION: NAIROBI CBD & WESTLANDSPRE WORKSHOP
Please send us an email for details and link to RSVP.
BWP Los Angeles Brunch + Photo Walk
Please email hire@blackwomenphotographers.com to RSVP.
BWP 2023 Vision Board and Goal Setting Session
Creatives: Join us for our annual vision board and intentional goal setting session!
If you’re interested, send an email to hire@blackwomenphotographers.com.
See you soon!
BWP 2023 Vision Board and Goal Setting Session
Creatives: Join us for our annual vision board and intentional goal setting session!
If you’re interested, send an email to hire@blackwomenphotographers.com.
See you soon!
Black Women Photographers: Bronx Photo Walk
Black Women Photographers is proud to partner with LR2 PHOTO STUDIO and Bronx Girls Skate (BXGS) to host our first photo walk in the Boogie Down Bronx!
Starting November off right, photographers will shoot action shots and portraits of BXGS models with crisp fall lighting and against the open space that surrounds LR2. We’ll be demonstrating how to capture moments in motion with motion blur tips, and supporting photographers with any skills-related questions as needed.
As always, photographers of all skill levels are welcome and everyone is encouraged to step in front of the lens throughout the event! Show up, show out and come ready to learn. We look forward to a day full of creation, collaboration and connection.
If you have any questions, reach out to your BWP host Vonecia at hi@voneciacarswell.com.
#BWPMilwaukee: Pricing for Photographers 101
MARN and Black Women Photographers Milwaukee are pleased to present, ‘Pricing for Photographers 101’ on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 2 - 5 p.m. at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB.
In the world of photography, skill is paramount, but understanding the business side is equally crucial. Our event, "Pricing for Photographers 101: If it don't make $$, it don't make sense" is designed to introduce photographers to the knowledge and strategies they need to succeed financially while pursuing their creative pursuits.
Melonie Wright is an enthusiastic portrait photographer with a passion for creative problem-solving and destigmatizing women's health issues. As the owner of Mizztique Boudoir, a full-service boudoir photography studio in Madison, WI, she helps women reignite their spark through intimate portraits that celebrate their unique beauty and confidence. Outside of work, she enjoys treasure hunting at thrift stores, exploring new restaurants, and helping creative entrepreneurs build a thriving business.
She will be discussing:
Determining Your Cost of Doing Business (CODB)
Basic Pricing Strategies
Calculating the cost of your time
By the end of this event, you'll have a solid grasp of photography pricing fundamentals, allowing you to confidently set rates that align with your costs, market, and the value you provide. Don't miss this opportunity to turn your photography passion into a sustainable and profitable venture!
Contact your hosts, Nadeena Granville (@gainingvisuals) & Glenda Mitchell (@gm.creativephoto) with any questions. See you there."
RSVP here.
Black Women Photographers x Late Night ICP—Creative Mixer
Make connections during this Creative Mixer hosted by ICP and Black Women Photographers Creative Mixer, on the inaugural free Third Thursday Late Night ICP!
On this special evening, ICP invites members of the international creative community—photographers, artists, arts administrators, photo editors, curators, writers, and beyond—to convene at ICP to connect with one another, explore fall exhibitions, and meet industry leaders through activities in ICP's space.
Through this event and others at ICP on Third Thursdays, we aim to provide a platform to amplify the voices of groups doing key work in championing artists today and to become a place where artists can connect and support one another.
RSVP here.
Black Women Photographers x NFL Photo
Calling all BWP sports creatives! We're excited to announce an opportunity to hear from members of the NFL photo team on October 3rd at 1pm EST. Join us for an hour-long Q&A conversation with the NFL's photographers, editors, and Director of Photography. Come ready with questions! RSVP here.
Black Women Photographers: Milwaukee Photo Walk & Model Meetup
Calling all Black Women Photographers and Midwest Models. Join us as we enjoy the last week of summer to explore and get creative at Bronzeville Milwaukee. This is an opportunity for you to connect with models, and other photographers and expand your portfolio. This event is free and open to professionals & aspiring individuals. We begin our walk at 10:15 am so be sure to pull up early. Contact your hosts, Nadeena Granville (@gainingvisuals) & Glenda Mitchell (@gm.creativephoto) with any questions. RSVP here.
Black Women Photographers: Tampa Meet Up
Hi, BWP Tampa fam!
We're excited to host our first-ever meet up in Tampa!
Join us on Saturday, August 19th, for a World Photography Day meet up.
Please reach out to your BWP host to RSVP:
Shaneetra at sjg10d@gmail.com.
Black Women Photographers: Rochester Meet Up
BWP Rochester! Join us for our first BWP Rochester meetup on Saturday, August 19 from 4-6pm.
We'd love to invite all Black women, femmes, trans and non-binary photographers from the Greater Rochester area and Central/Western NY (Niagara Falls/Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, Ithaca, etc.) to come join us at 215 Tremont Street, Suite 237, Rochester, NY 14608 to get to know each other with icebreakers and activities to gauge what they'd like to see and how they want to be supported through this group. We're asking for a $20 suggested donation for use of the studio space and/or a dish to pass.
If you have any questions, reach out to your BWP hosts:
Jackie, Cocoa, and Erica.
RSVP here.
Black Women Photographers: Nola Meet Up
Hi, BWP Nola fam!
We're excited to host our first-ever meet up in New Orleans!
Join us on Saturday, August 19th, for a World Photography Day meet up.
Please reach out to your Nola host to RSVP:
Fernanda at hello@fernandameier.com.
Black Women Photographers: Minneapolis Meet Up
Hi, BWP Minneapolis fam!
Join us on Saturday, August 19th, for a World Photography Day meet up.
Please reach out to your BWP host to RSVP:
Hibak at hibakmohamed96@gmail.com.
Black Women Photographers: Kansas City, MO Meet Up
Hi, BWP Kansas City fam!
We're excited to host our first-ever meet up in KCMO!
Join us on Saturday, August 19th, for a World Photography Day meet up.
Please reach out to your BWP host to RSVP:
Kashira at 816.673.9726.
Black Women Photographers: Orlando Meet Up
Hi, BWP Orlando fam!
We're excited to host our first-ever meet up in Orlando!
Join us on Saturday, August 19th, for a World Photography Day meet up.
Please reach out to your Orlando host to RSVP:
Natasha at thetashview@gmail.com.
Black Women Photographers: Detroit Meet Up
Hi, BWP Detroit fam!
We're excited to host our next meet up in a historic community space.
Join us on Saturday, August 19th, for a World Photography Day meet up.
Please reach out to your Detroit host to RSVP:
Ryla at ryladapremont@gmail.com.
Black Women Photographers: Abuja Meet Up
Hi, BWP Abuja fam!
Join us on Saturday, August 19th, for a World Photography Day meet up.
Please reach out to your BWP host to RSVP:
Rukie at 08122947979.
Black Women Photographers: Philly Meet Up
Get ready to celebrate World Photography Day in a fun and creative way. Join us on August 19th from 1-5pm in the vibrant Germantown section of Philadelphia for a photo walk filled with inspiration, exploration, and community.
During this exciting event, we will embark on a photo walk that combines the beauty of nature with the captivating artistry of Germantown's local businesses. As we discover the picturesque streets and hidden gems, we will also visit Ubuntu Fine Art, a trailblazing black-owned single artist photo gallery. Let the artwork and innovative displays kindle your creativity and ignite your passion for photography.
The itinerary will include stops at scenic parks and historic landmarks, providing ample opportunities to capture stunning shots and forge lasting connections with fellow photographers. Whether you're an amateur or a seasoned professional, this photo walk is the perfect chance to expand your portfolio, share your stories, and learn from others who share your creative vision. Come prepared to be inspired, grow your network, and create unforgettable memories.
Link to RSVP here.
Black Women Photographers: Atlanta Meet Up
Hi, BWP Atlanta fam!
We're excited to host our first-ever hiking meet up in Atlanta.
Join us on Saturday, August 19th, for a World Photography Day meet up.
Please reach out to your ATL host to RSVP:
Denise Tunnell at photosbydeniset@gmail.com.
