From awe-inspiring outdoor adventure photography to captivating, on-the-ground footage of historic moments, the world is full of incredible Black creators. To celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting seven Black creators you should follow—but these follows should go well beyond the month of February. These seven Black creators, and countless more, offer inspiration, beauty, and award-winning work all 365 days of the year.
Anthony Mobley | @tonemobley
Street photographer Anthony Mobley captures society in still images. His work looks deeply at the world around him, including his home in Washington, DC. Mobley showcases the racial-equality movement with images that will one day fill history books. And Mobley brings readers into each image with intentional simplicity and directness, showcasing not just a nice image, but a story with both action and focus.
Gina Danza | @wildginaa
For outdoor photography that pairs awe with adventure, look no further than Gina Danza, aka @wildginaa, one of the outdoor industry’s most creative and captivating photographers. Danza photographs scenery across the U.S., including towering cacti to sky-high mountains, and brings a sense of wonder to each shot. She also sells her photos as prints, giving adventure lovers the chance to bring this awe into their homes.
Paul Ninson | @pninson
Documentary photographer and cinematographer Paul Ninson was born in Ghana, and had a pivotal career opportunity when he met Brandon Stanton of “Humans of New York.” Stanton saw Ninson’s raw, natural talent, and mentored him through everything from a move from Ghana to New York to making it as a photographer in the Big Apple. Ninson photographs everything from street scenes to cultural movements, and blends action, color, and story in a seamless way.
Oneika Raymond | @oneikatraveller
Oneika Raymond is a renowned creator across the travel industry, captivating audiences through on-air work with the Travel Channel and immersive and personal stories on her award-winning blog and Instagram. Raymond has traveled to over 115 countries on six continents, telling culturally impactful stories—and capturing drool-worthy images—along the way.
Greg Noire | @gregnoire
Prepare to be awestruck when viewing Greg Noire’s array of live music and portrait photographs. Noire’s images are nothing if not immersive, bringing audiences into the moment through movement, color, detail, and subtle expressions that are truly worth 1,000 words. Noire has photographed everyone from NBA athletes to Chance the Rapper, and he even sells a set of presets for those looking to learn from his style.
Idara Ekpoh | @ohyeahitsidy
Idara Ekpoh is a First Generation Nigerian-American woman who’s made a name for herself in the world of photography. This visual storyteller wows audiences with pops of colors and dazzling lighting that helps her subjects truly come to life through still photography. In addition to Ekpoh’s stunning images on Instagram, she has a variety of personal projects on her website, including Self Portrait Sunday, which features a new self-portrait each Sunday to help her explore her own identity.
Dr. Tomayia Colvin | @tomayiacolvin
Sony Alpha ambassador Tomayia Colvin’s photography experience goes way back, including her nearly 10 years photographing high school seniors. Colvin, who’s also a school teacher, paired her education background with photography know-how to launch the Tomayia Colvin Education community, a program that enables her to empower photographers of color and those in the LGBTQ+ community.
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