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Motherhood Through the Lens of Black Women Photographers
Spotlights Polly Irungu 5/9/21 Spotlights Polly Irungu 5/9/21

Motherhood Through the Lens of Black Women Photographers

“Photographing a tender moment between mother and child at a “Share Black Stories” photo stand powered by Instagram at annual music festival Afropunk in Brooklyn in August 2019, the first of these two images showcases a mother dotingly looking at and cradling her child.”

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Maria J Hackett on Balancing Motherhood and Photography
Spotlights Polly Irungu 5/9/21 Spotlights Polly Irungu 5/9/21

Maria J Hackett on Balancing Motherhood and Photography

In light of Mother’s Day, and highlighting Black Women Photographers New York City members, Laila AnnMarie Stevens sat with Maria J Hackett and discussed her journey with motherhood and exploring motherhood within her work.

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5 Black Women Photographers to Follow on Instagram This Month
Spotlights, 5 to follow, Black Women Photographers, Instagram Polly Irungu 5/5/21 Spotlights, 5 to follow, Black Women Photographers, Instagram Polly Irungu 5/5/21

5 Black Women Photographers to Follow on Instagram This Month

Every month, we will curate a global list of five Black women photographers to follow on Instagram.

The photographers featured will be from our global directory, selected by BWP founder Polly Irungu.

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Black Women Photographers (BWP) is committed to dismantling the barriers that make it difficult to discover and commission Black creatives. Our mission is to serve as a powerful resource for industry gatekeepers, ensuring that Black and African women creatives receive the recognition, visibility, and professional opportunities they deserve.

Founded in July 2020 by Polly Irungu, BWP is a global community, directory, and support hub with over 2,100 Black and African creatives across more than 60 countries and 35 U.S. states.

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. 

Black Women Photographers is more than a platform—it's a movement committed to advancing the work of Black and African women visual artists and ensuring they are seen, valued, and empowered in the creative industry. 

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