Being a Black woman is a unique and transformative experience. Black women excel at many things, especially art—painting, sculpting and photography,
Arguably, photography is an art that has lost prestige with the advent of camera phones. But many photographers are keeping it alive. Black women photographers capture moments of authenticity, depth, and perspective of their lived experiences. Many have the eye to accurately capture the essence of Black culture and history.
Here are a few talented photographers bringing their unparalleled vision to every click of the shutter.
Black Women Photographers
Idara Ekpoh
Idara Ekpoh is a photographer based in Phoenix Arizona. She uses her photography to tell eloquent stories; her visuals always speak volumes. Ekpoh focuses on empowerment and representation, yearning for viewers to see the world through her lens.
Monteiah Sian
Monteiah Sian, known as Tay The Sniper, approaches photography uniquely. Sian explores concepts from high fashion to editorial and even portrait. They all nostalgically encompass Black culture. Whether the New Jersey-based photographer is inspired by 2000’s high fashion or memories from their grandmother’s house, they always elicit a sense of familiarity, like you’ve been in that moment before.
Gracie Hammond
Gracie Hammond, hailing from Chicago, Illinois, is known for making her photography pop. There are always bits of joy exuding from her images. She fancies fashion and portraits but excels in any lane regarding her photography.
Taia Norwood
Taia Norwood, Houston’s own, is as creative as she wants it to be—putting her own spin on her images. Her deep love for photography shows with each and every snapshot. Every photo has a beginning, middle, and end and tells the stories she beautifully crafts inside her mind.