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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.
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The purpose of our photo walks or in-person meet-ups is to bring our global community members together in a safe space to create, network, and learn from each other. For some members (and models), our meetups are the first chance they’ve had to meet and work alongside other photographers that look like them.
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Through conversations from our meetups and workshops one gap we wanted to support black women photographers with was entering gallery spaces. We curated the first ever all BWP Photo Exhibition in Milwaukee, WI in 2024. This allowed the BWP to learn from a fine arts perspective how to write, and price their work in a local art Gallery.
Black women photographers midwest meetup
Hello from Wisconsin! Meet the Black Women Photographers in Milwaukee.
BWP attendees pictured: Kiara Jacobs (@d.perspektive_), Keisha Davis (@keishadavisphoto), Melonie Wright (@mizztique.boudoir), Nadeena Granville (@gainingvisuals), Glenda Mitchell (@gm.creativephoto), Tavonna Hadley (@gogo_vonna), India Miller (@imcmillerphoto)
BRONZEVILLE PHOTOWALK
This free event was an opportunity for professional and aspiritng photographers to connect with models to help expand their portfolio. We began our walk at 10:15 am in Bronzeville at Pete's Fruit Market following networking at Honeybee Sage & Wellness.
This event was hosted by BWP members Glenda (@gm.creativephoto) and Nadeena (@gainingvisuals). The ladies updated their headshots, flipped through some photo books, and shared their stories on navigating being black women photographers.
Photos by BWP attendees: Kiara Jacobs (@d.perspektive_, Keisha Davis (@keishadavisphoto), Melonie Wright (@mizztique.boudoir), Nadeena Granville (@gainingvisuals), Glenda Mitchell (@gm.creativephoto), Tavonna Hadley (@gogo_vonna), India Miller (@imcmillerphoto)
PRICING FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS 101
MARN and the Black Women Photographers Milwaukee are pleased to present, ‘Pricing for Photographers 101’ on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 2 - 5 p.m. at the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB hosted by Melonie Wright.
She discussed determining your cost of doing business (CODB), basic pricing strategies and calculating the cost of your time.
By the end of the event, you'll have a solid grasp of photography pricing fundamentals, allowing you to confidently set rates that align with your costs, market, and the value you provide.
