Paying it Forward: The BIPOC Mentorship Program Addressing Systematic Barriers Faced by Emerging Photographers – PhotoShelter Blog

A growing number of databases are championing the talents of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) photographers looking to get their foot in the door. Diversify Photo, Black Women Photographers, Indigenous Photograph, The Authority Collective and many other grassroots organizations have made and continue to make great strides in diversifying the lens through which we see the world. For many up and coming BIPOC photographers, though, access to internships and career-defining jobs remain onerous.  Enter the BIPOC Photo Mentorship Program.