“BWP has shown me the beauty in having a community vs. the competition.”
- Johanna Desrosiers, Los Angeles, California
Just a glimpse of what we offer:
A Safe Space
Community is core to what we do. We provide a safe space for members to ask questions, get advice, learn about creative opportunities, and more!
Free Educational Resources
We provide free educational events, workshops, photo walks, and resources on various aspects of the photography industry. Since our 2020 launch, we’ve held 150+ free events featuring speakers Sade Ndya, Flo Ngala, Audrey Woulard, Kennedi Carter, AB+DM, Joshua Kissi, Pete Souza, and more.
Free Portfolio Reviews
We know how important it is to have your portfolio critiqued by a professional in the industry. Since our launch in July 2020, we have been able to help 150+ Black women and non-binary photographers receive a free portfolio review from industry leaders at The New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, The Associated Press, Getty Images, and more.
Members-only Discounts
Special BWP-only discounts at Moment, Ilford, B&H, and more!
Free Capture One license after completing our training.
$50K Grant Fund with Nikon Inc.
Established in July 2021, on our first anniversary, we provide $50K in financial grants and $10K in gear to photographers worldwide.
“BWP’s directory and online presence has provided myself and so many others with opportunities that have…been previously difficult to obtain. Portfolio reviews that lead to published work (like my portraits of black mental health workers that were featured in Reuters), Zoom Q&A’s with some of the best movers and shakers in the photography industry, photo walks, global community building, and networking via Slack…are just a small list of the great things this space has produced.”
— Zakiyyah Woods, Brooklyn, New York
“Since joining BWP, actively participating, and giving knowledge back to the community, I’ve worked with worldwide brands like American Airlines and Firefox…I’ve met women who look like me that have similar passions and interests that have helped me level up my gear, my knowledge, and my rates!”
— Meika Ejiasi, Oakland, California
“BWP has provided me with access to countless opportunities such as guest lectures and fee waivers to grant programs that I would otherwise not have been able to apply for. My skills as a photographer and business owner have increased tenfold, as I have been able to attend workshops on managing finances, creating and pitching project proposals, and learning software such as Capture One and Photo Mechanic.”
— Ayesha Kazim, London, United Kingdom