DONT SLEEP ON US: Fashion Photographers

Friday, June 1, 2018

DONT SLEEP ON US: Fashion Photographers

The fashion industry is designed with a white male point of view as the template. We don't see many people of color or women shooting magazine covers, editorials, or major fashion campaigns, especially in America. These are the things that become apart of fashion history. They can set a photographers career to financial and iconic success. There are plenty of photographers of color who create the images that build the careers of models who go on to have lucrative careers. We also create the imagery that inspires other artists without the support system of the major players and often times for very little money. On the higher levels of fashion, its as if we don't exist.... we are not in the room when big money and opportunity are on the table. People of color and women need to be in the room if you really want to see diversity and significant changes in the industry. Look at how much life Edwin Enninful and his diverse team has breathe into British Vogue.
I decided to compile a list of photographer friends who I know personally and professionally over the years who deserve to be highlighted for their amazing vision and contributions in the fashion industry. We are all working so hard to be successful in this industry and it starts by being in the room.

The fashion industry needs talented individuals like us in the room...with a seat at the table. We inspire each other to be great.

TARRICE LOVE
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