Join us for the 2026 #BWPSummit Powered by Adobe Lightroom
Meet our BWP x Adobe Keynote Speaker:
Holly-Marie Cato is a Leica photographer and Adobe Lightroom Ambassador. Influenced by her background in Architecture, Cato’s work explores how people use and reclaim space within the built environment. Her work has seen her travel the globe from Nicaragua to Mumbai, seeking out authentic stories of resilience, human rights and wildlife conservation - forging connections with grassroots-based charities, to partnering with International brands. Her work is gracious, honest and never fails to place dignity on the subject.
Cato’s ability to connect with people extends beyond the camera, hosting sold-out masterclasses and workshops with Leica Akademie, The Photographer’s Gallery and National Geographic Traveller. As well as, co-leading Southbank’s first art residency, REFRAME in partnership with Apple, for Black emerging artists. Most notably, Holly-Marie Cato held her debut solo exhibition at Leica Gallery London, entitled: Heavy is the Mantle and set precedents by curating a programme for Leica’s Black History Month in partnership with WePresent, where £10,000 of grants, Leica equipment and portfolio reviews, were awarded to under-represented Photographers. All this is driven by Cato’s mission of making the industry she encompasses equitable.
When she’s not working in London, Cato spends her time between Mexico City and her late great-grandmother’s home on the edge of the Blue Mountains in Portland, Jamaica.
A Conversation with Photographer and Director Myesha Evon
At the 2025 #BWPSummit hosted by Black Women Photographers and powered by Adobe Lightroom, photographer and director Myesha Evon shares her creative journey—from her Cleveland roots to shaping campaigns for global brands like Nike Jordan, Dior, PATTERN Beauty, and Cecred, and her editorial contributions to TIME, Vogue Portugal, Essence, and The New York Times. She reflects on how storytelling, representation, and history inform her practice and how she uses photography as a means to preserve and celebrate Black life and artistry.
✨ Following the conversation, Myesha does a live 30-minute Adobe Lightroom image editing demonstration, offering an intimate look into her post-production process. Attendees gained insight into her color theory, tonal choices, and how she maintains emotional depth and visual integrity from capture to final image.
✨ This keynote was an exciting opportunity to learn from one of today’s leading voices in visual culture—a creative whose work redefines standards of beauty, power, and presence through her lens. Tune in as she talks to BWP Founder Polly Irungu.
2025 BWP Summit Playlist
Two Hours with Dana Scruggs
Replay our 2024 BWP Summit Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Keynote event with one of the most influential photographers of our time, Dana Scruggs.
Originally from the Southside of Chicago, Dana Scruggs lives and works in New York as a Photographer and Director. Her work focuses on movement, abstraction and evoking emotion from the bodily form. Dana’s unique vision has been utilized by many brands and publications globally. Her fine art prints have been acquired by The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and The National Museum of African American History and Culture at The Smithsonian. Her work has toured globally with The New Black Vanguard exhibition and at Fotografiska.
2024 BWP Summit Playlist
A Conversation with Kahran and Regis of CreativeSoul Photography
At the 2023 BWP Summit, the talented duo behind CreativeSoul Photography took the stage to share their inspiring journey of building their brand from the ground up. They offered a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, strategies, and decisions that shaped their success. In addition to discussing their entrepreneurial journey, CreativeSoul Photography delved into the process of turning their creative ideas into reality. From conceptualizing unique photo shoots to executing them flawlessly, they provided invaluable insights into the importance of vision, collaboration, and persistence in the creative industry. Their story serves as a powerful reminder of how passion and dedication can transform artistic dreams into a thriving business.
2023 BWP Summit Playlist
A Conversation with Raven B. Varona
At the inaugural 2022 BWP Summit, Polly Irungu sits down with Raven B. Varona.
Raven B. Varona also known as "RavieB" is a photographer born and raised in The Bronx, NY. She began her photography career shooting concerts and events in downtown New York. Capturing these important cultural moments sparked her photography career. Her work is intimate and colorful. She prioritizes the subject from a very feminine perspective. When looking at her photos, she wants you to feel a familiarity between her and her subjects.