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Stories of Creators Behind The Lens.
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Boluwatife Oguns
Hey everyone…I’m Boluwatife Oguns, but most people call me Tife. Born in Lagos, Nigeria. My journey began at age 11 during a summer entrepreneurship program. We had to pick a skill, and I chose pho...
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Hameen Reynolds
Hi there! I'm Hameen Reynolds, a creative based in Corpus Christi, TX, born & raised in Chicago, IL. I love creating things, whether it's a photo or a logo for a brand. I love being able to sho...
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Justin Frazier
What's up, I'm Justin Frazier, a Visual Artist from Chicago. I'm active in the spaces of Creative Direction and Fine Art (where I utilize braille to speak from my perspective). This career wasn't o...
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Kadeem Johnson
Hiii, I’m Kadeem Johnson. I was born in the Bronx, New York, and raised in a Caribbean household where creativity wasn’t always seen as a clear path. But it was always present. I didn’t have the wo...
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Marquis Harper
What's good! I'm Marquis Harper, born and raised in East Providence, Rhode Island, now based just outside of Baltimore. Sports have always been a massive part of my life. I played football, basketb...
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Jassieuo
Hey, I'm Jassieuo, a photographer and creative strategist specializing in beauty and portrait work, with a focus on celebrating textured hair and diverse beauty narratives. Through a refined yet so...
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Zyaire Porter
Hello, I'm Zyaire Porter. It all started with a baby & a blog lol.. I'm from Inglewood, CA, and I picked up a camera at 18 years old, shortly after my 1st child was born. That was almost 17 yea...
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Giselle Bailey
Blessings, I’m Giselle Bailey. My HBO documentary Seen & Heard comes out September 9. It’s about Black creativity shaping culture, and the importance of us telling our own stories and doing it ...
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B. Sergeant
Hiii, I’m B. Sergeant — a filmmaker, creative director, and co-founder of UNFLTRD Media, a creative agency amplifying voices in music and culture. I was born and raised in Jamaica, Queens. My most ...
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Marcus McDonald
What's Up, I'm Marcus McDonald. I started photography in 2014, immediately after graduating from high school. At the time, all I wanted was a camera with a removable lens — I didn’t even know what ...
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Nancy A. Carter
Peace, I'm Nancy A. Carter, formerly known as Goblin. I'm a photographer born and raised in the Bronx. My story began with poetry; I used this as an outlet to shape the emotions I didn't yet know h...
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Dennis Williams
Yooo, I'm Dennis Williams, a film director based in LA by way of New York, by way of Maryland. I studied to be a playwright in college, and it was there that I realized how often Black stories were...
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Kenidee Ciera
Heyyy, my name is Kenidee Ciera & I am a self-taught film and digital photographer. I was born in Atlanta, Georgia & raised in Covington, Georgia. Although flipping through my family photo ...
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Joel Noel
Yooo my name is Joel Noel—most call me Z. I'm from West Orlando, Florida. Raised on the move, that nomadic energy shaped my style and my mindset. It all started with a phrase: L'ESPRIT N'A PAS DE L...
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Myesha Evon
Hiiii, I'm Myesha Evon. Creativity has always been a part of my life. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, in a family of artists, I witnessed firsthand how creative expression could serve as both a mean...
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Tunde Christopher Tifase
Yo, what's good! My name is Tunde Christopher Tifase, and I was born and raised in Alief (in Houston, Texas). My journey as a freelance photographer started years ago when I began taking pictures o...
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Aliya Brown
Hi, my name is Aliya Brown, also known as Ly. I'm from Cleveland, Ohio, and I moved to Chicago at 18 to study film. Before I picked up a camera in 2023, I created fashion edits of myself based on c...
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Mike Gray
Yoo, I'm Mike Gray, a film photographer with a deep love for storytelling — blending cinematic stills, intimate portraiture, and staged scenes to pull viewers into the world I create. I was born i...
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Shakira McQueen
Hi, My Name is Shakira McQueen. I'm A Freelance Photographer From Brooklyn, NY. After My Daughter was born, I decided to change my career to something I love. I've always had a good eye for specifi...
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Chuck Marcus
Yo Yo! I'm Chuck Marcus, an Atlanta-based photographer and director with roots in Harlem, New York. I am known for my dynamic portraits, live music, and storytelling photography. Drawing inspiratio...
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JaLynn Blanks
Hiii, my name is JaLynn Blanks & I'm a cinematographer based in Tampa, FL. Throughout high school (2016-2020), I attended a film program, which was the start of my journey. I found plenty of op...
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Jonathan Rabon
Hey, I’m Jonathan Rabon I was born in Oakland, raised in Sacramento, and moved to LA at 19 to chase a dance career. As things started to take off, I felt the urge to start documenting my journey, s...
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Sydney Welch
Heyyyy, my name is Sydney Welch. I was born in San Jose, CA, and raised in Fremont, CA. My mother has served as my primary source of inspiration when it comes to my photography. She had a Minolta f...
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Marquise Eppinger
What's good, y'all? I'm Marquise Eppinger, but most folks just call me Epps. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia—Wesley Chapel, to be exact—my photography journey? Man, it's been a ride. It all sta...
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Brianna Robinson
Hiii, My name is Brianna Robinson; I was born and raised in Dorchester, MA. My journey began in my sophomore year of college (2016) when two people introduced me to photography and concept shooting...
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Hassan Edwards
What’s good! My name is Hassan Edwards, and I am a born and raised-Baltimore photographer. My journey began in 2021 as I was confused about what my purpose was and didn’t have an established passio...
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Faith Joyvon, Vonjovey
Hi, I'm Faith Joyvon, Vonjovey. I'm a self-taught director and photographer from Jacksonville, Florida, now based in Los Angeles. Growing up as a preacher's kid, I was surrounded by powerful storie...
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Kenneth Dapaah
er! My Name is Kenneth Dapaah, and I am a Full-time Photographer and Creative Director based in Miami. Born and raised in the Bronx, the roots track back to Ghana. My journey began at 11 when my pa...
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Randijah aka Yung Dij
Hiiiii!!!! I'm Randijah, aka "Yung Dij," a self-taught photographer, entrepreneur, and multifaceted creator. Becoming a photographer wasn't part of my initial plans; I like to say it chose me. Orig...
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Kenny B
Yo, what's up! I am Kenny B., a small-town kid from Spotsylvania, VA. I specialize in lifestyle, street style, and live music photography portraiture.The feeling I get when I take pictures of thing...
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Sunny
Yoooo, peace y'all! My name is Sunny; I'm a movement director and multi-disciplinary creative born and raised in Miami, FL, and now based in Los Angeles, CA. I grew up in the arts, both visual and ...
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Alexis Blue
What’s goodyy! My name is Alexis Blue; I’m a freelance commercial and sports photographer/designer and owner of my multi-media business, BPO+ Digital Media. I am from Madison, Alabama. My photograp...
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Trey Wilson
Hey, Hey, I’m Trey Wilson, a freelance photographer/videographer born and raised in Plainfield, NJ. Growing up, my mom tried to put a camera in my hand, but it never seemed to stick with me. All I ...
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Lou
Hey, it's Lou here! I am 26yr old photographer from the Inland Empire. I have been a photographer for about 7yrs now, once a hobby for my former clothing brand to now my full-time career; saying th...
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Olivia Morgan
Hi, I'm Olivia Morgan. I am an American Photographer born in Baltimore, MD, now based in Harlem. I specialize in Fine Art photography, using digital & film imagery to amplify the emotional and ...
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Monhand Mathurin
Hey, I'm Monhand Mathurin, of Haitian descent, born and raised in Miami, FL. I've always been involved in art and entertainment growing up. After graduating college and studying the world of audio ...
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Dillon George
Hey, what's up? :) My name is Dillon George, but everyone calls me Dill. I'm a 21-year-old photographer born and raised in the suburbs of New Jersey. As a photographer, I strive to create a fusion ...
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David Coy
My name is David Coy. I was born and raised in Trenton, NJ. Honestly, my passion for photography was accidental, lol. I went to film school to learn how to make movies. I wanted to be a music video...
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Sheilby Macena
Hi! I'm Sheilby, born and raised in Orlando, Florida. I started photography in 2020 as a hobby after graduating college in NY and relocating to the Bay. What started as a way to bring more creativi...
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Jada Imani M
Hey! I am Jada Imani M, a photographer, filmmaker, and creative director based in Washington, DC. I started my career in photography in 2016, where I captured landscapes and nature. In 2017 I move...
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BREED
Yooo, I'm Breed, Born in Washington DC. I've been a film photographer since 2020; I've always loved the timelessness and overall mood that film presents to the eye. What attracts me the most is the...
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BANVOA
Heyyyyy, I was born in Pittsburgh but moved to Atlanta when I was 3. My name, "BANVOA," was passed down from my great-grandmother, the Queen and Royal Advisor of my dad's village in Kotobi, Ivory ...
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Darren Tolud
Yerrrrr! My name is Darren Tolud, and I am a multi-disciplinary content creator. Born in Manhattan and raised in Piscataway, my creative journey took off rather unexpectedly. In 8th grade, I stumbl...
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IIRONIC
Hey!! My name is Renae, but I go by IIRONIC. I was born in California, but my family is from Cleveland, Ohio. My road to photography is a very roundabout journey. I originally wanted to go to colle...
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Gianna Dorsey
Hey y'all, what's up?! 👋🏾 My name is Gianna Dorsey, aka GiannaSnapped. I am a born & bred Chicagoan based in Los Angeles, CA. Fun fact: photography has not always been my passion. I didn't disc...
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Yoann Guerini
Hi! I'm Yoann Guerini, also known as Melo. I'm a French photographer based in Paris, France. I'm originally from Viry Chatillon, 91, in the southern suburbs of Paris. I started graphic design at 18...
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Sydne Ciara Griffith
Hiiiii, I'm Sydne Ciara Griffith, mostly known as Sydg. I was raised in PHX, Arizona, with my parents and younger brother in a sports-heavy household, from hockey through high school to cheering in...
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Dante Nicholas
What's good 🙏🏽 I'm Dante Nicholas. I was born in Jersey, raised in Florida, and currently repping New Orleans. ⚜️ I've always been super into music, meeting new people, and all things creative, so...
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Kai Tsehay
Heyyyyy, I'm Kai Tsehay, a visionary Creative Entrepreneur and Freelance Photographer originally from Washington D.C. and now based in NYC. My captivating work has captured the essence of many cre...
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Cameron Reed
Yoooo, My name is Cameron Reed. I'm 22 years old and was born and raised in Houston, Texas. It all started when I stopped playing sports and picked up a camera in my junior year of high school. I ...
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Gabe Phoenix
Hello world! I'm Gabe Phoenix, a director, videographer, and photographer from New Orleans. I moved to Los Angeles in 2016 and became a full-time creative in 2019.My passion for art began at a very...
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Ragan Henderson
Hey, I'm Ragan 😊 I'm a director + photographer based in NY.I grew up with a therapist mother and a finance "dad photographer" dad, which thoroughly explains the kind of photographer I've become. My...
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JC Falcon
Hi! My name is JC Falcon, and I am an afro-Latino Chief Lighting Technician based in Los Angeles with experience in Features, TV shows, Music Videos & Commercials. I'm originally from Santo Dom...
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Jnie Williams
Yeoo, I'm Jnie Williams, a photographer & videographer from New York. I'm now Memphis based and have been storytelling and capturing legendary moments for two years. 📸I remember the day @TheRea...
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Zee
Hey guys, I'm Zee 👋🏽 A portrait and lifestyle photographer based in NYC.My passion comes from wanting others to feel seen and being a vessel for helping people see themselves. Before I considered m...
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Shaun Llewellyn
Yooo, I'm Shaun Llewellyn, a photographer from Connecticut based in LA. It’s been a journey from sneaking my camera into any and everywhere in 2016 to making some of the best photos I could ever i...
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Mickey
Hay✌🏽I’m Mickey. 😆 A Miami based live music and portrait photographer, I’ve been dedicated to capturing moments since 2011. 📸My inspiration comes from music; I’m a fan first. My fav part about docu...
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Samuel Gitori Mironko
Heyyy, I am Samuel Gitori Mironko, a Rwandan-American digital storyteller based in Boston, Massachusetts. My creative journey began in 2013 when I moved from South Africa to a boarding school in Pe...
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Chanelle Smith-Walker
Heeeyyy, I'm Chanelle Smith-Walker. I'm originally from Fayetteville, GA. I have always been into art since I was little. I had a graphic communications class in high school and then joined a club ...
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Larry Lewis
Yoooo, I'm Larry Lewis, Born in PG County, Maryland. I'm a 21-year-old photographer that grew up very active. I loved all things sports and athletics. Growing up, I would call myself anything far f...
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Inari Briana
Hey, I'm Inari Briana, a commercial, editorial, and portrait photographer based in Atlanta, GA. I was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, and I began my journey as a college freshman. My love for art a...
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Jalin Morgan - HYPE
Yoooo, Im Jalin Morgan, but I go by Hype. I'm a photographer/director based out of San Antonio, Texas & I have been capturing music, sports, and different visuals since 2015. 📸My passion comes ...
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Sage East
Hi everyone! 👋🏽 Sage East here! I’m an advertising + editorial photographer born and raised in NY. Now residing in NY & LA. 9 years ago I first picked up a camera and haven’t put it down since!...
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Shaughn Cooper
Hey! My name is Shaughn Cooper, and I am a Maryland-born self-taught photographer. Since 2011 I've been a storyteller. My portfolio ranges from concert and wedding photography to product photograph...
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Amber Valley Evangelista
Amber Valley Evangelista is a full-time mom of four children, a photographer, a curator, and is me! I'm a first-generation California native, with my mom having family roots in Texas and my dad in ...
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BGIGGZ
What's up! It's BGIGGZ (pronounced Be-Gigs). I'm a fellow creative from the itty bitty city by the water Vallejo, California. I started my journey at 14 because a friend asked me to design a profil...
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Lex Soul
Hey y'all! My name is Lex Soul. I'm a portrait/fashion photographer from Wilsonville, Al, and now based in Bham, Al. I have been passionate about photography since I was 12 years old. I found comfo...
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Brevin
Hello! My name is Brevin, and I'm originally from a small town called Grimes, Iowa, and currently living in Los Angeles. My love for photography kind of started as an accident. I started as a socia...
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Dee Williams
Hiiiiiii, I'm Dee Williams, an LA-based portrait and fashion photographer. My work centers around stories of the African diaspora, inspired by the rich diversity of unique cultures and communities....
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