Every month, we curate a global list of five Black Women Photographers to follow on Instagram.

The photographers featured are from our global directory and were selected by BWP founder Polly Irungu.

The list will drop during the first week of the month.

Check out January’s list and give the photographers a follow (and hire them!):

Abayomi Maddox — San Diego, California

Areas of expertise: Portraits, Branding, Nature

Portfolio: www.aimphotostudio.com

Instagram: aimphotostudio

Abigail Ekue — New York, New York

Areas of expertise: Portraits, Editorial, Nude

Portfolio: https://abigailekuephotography.com

Instagram: nativecreative_photo

Abrielle Williams — Los Angeles, California

Areas of expertise: Concerts, Portraits

Portfolio: http://byabrielle.com/

Instagram: abbythahomie

Adriane McCray — Austin, Texas

Areas of expertise: Portraits, Fashion

Portfolio: www.adrianemccray.com

Instagram: @untiedshoelace

Accacia Smith — Toronto, Canada

Areas of expertise: Portraiture, Fashion, Editorials

Portfolio: www.accaciakrystal.com

Instagram: accaciakrystal