Uk Black Female Photographers Community

Luna: Care & Defiance The world as seen by women, women-identifying and non binary photographers Exhibition runs 1-27 May 2026 at Centrala @centrala_space , Birmingham Launch from 5pm on Friday 1 May, with artist talk tour 6-7pm and party from 7pm Workshop 1-2pm and panel discussion 2-3pm on Saturday 2 May 📣 visit the link in our bio for full details on the exhibition and programme Luna presents Care & Defiance, a group exhibition that explores the female gaze in all its multiplicity. The show features work by 11 contemporary photographers selected via an open call, two national photo collectives, POST Photo Collective @postphotocollective and UK Black Female Photographers @ukbftog , a Lisel Haas Archive curation in partnership with Bertz Associates @bertzassociates and a salon showcase of outstanding images submitted to the open call. Care & Defiance is inspired by bell hooks in viewing love as an act of resistance. Across staged portraiture and documentary image-making, collage, performance and analogue processes, this exhibition explores timely themes of identity and community, urban and domestic space, migration, memory and the politics of everyday life. Open call winners: Alishah Iqbal @alishah.iii Catriona Dunnett @caitrionadunnett Cheyenne Hall @timelessphotos.uk Editoriat @editoriat Ellie Smith @elliesmithphotographer Kara White @jus_kara Laura Gale @lauragalephotography Puffin Alwarey @popeyespuffin_ Safa Basharat Malik @safabmalik Sylwia Ciszewska-Peciak @matka_journal Vicky Hodgson @vickyhodgson1 Design: @marta_kochanek #CareAndDefiance #LunaPhotoBirmingham #WomenPhotographers #BirminghamPhotography

What a beautiful day we had on Saturday on our @ukbftog x @cime.lab Photowalk 🎉 Swipe to see the amazing faces and photos that were featured on the day. Tag who you see! Giveaway Prizes available to be won by those who attended the Photowalk 💚 Submit your favourite image from the walk by Sunday 7th March. (Entry link has been sent to everyone) 3 winners will be announced on the 13th March🎊 #photowalk #shootfilmaffordably #ukbftog

First look at the Sony A7RVI with my girls @ukbftog . What a beast of a camera that is, impressive burst mode and unmatched autofocus, wizard for sure! Full YouTube review out now. Link in today’s stories 📽️ Thanks for letting us have first hand on this epic camera @sony.unitedkingdom . Very great workshop from @tommyophoto and models @teckybecky_ and @chiino.m

You didn’t hear it from us! 🤭 @sony.unitedkingdom invited us down to test out the new Sony Alpha 7R VI 😍 Thank you @tommyophoto for leading such a great morning, @teckybecky_ & @chiino.m for your amazing jumps and staying patient with us so we can get the shots! We were joined by members @marlene_captures & @krissjordanphotography hope you guys enjoyed! #UKBFTOG #Sonyalpha @sonyalpha

Every bride to be has a wild side …. 💍 Creative director & photographer: @kapturedbykage MUA: @bypaula.abii Hairstylist: @jvbridal_ Model: @livlondon_ #portraits #bridalinspiration #weddingphotographer #editorialphotography #weddinginspiration

After popular demand we had to bring back another… 🎞️ Cinematic Film developing workshop 🎉 We’ve teamed up with the amazing @cime.lab to create another super special workshop — not only will you get to shoot on film, but you’ll also learn how to develop it yourself 📆 Saturday 13th June ⏰ 11am till 5pm 📍C I.M.E Lab, 2A Lithos Rd, London NW3 6EF Comment ‘DEVELOP’ and you will get sent the direct link to book 🙌🏽 Tag a Black Female Photographer who keeps talking to you about getting into Film Photography 🎞️ so they don’t miss out!

💫🫰🏾@myaborgia_ @mobjournal Styling: @yanaolehnoset MUA: @bevkmakeupartist

Please don’t wake me up ✨ Creative Team ✨ Models: @livlondon_ & @carysbond Hair: @jvbridal_ MUA: @bypaula.abii Photographer: @kapturedbykage #editorial #conceptphotography #weddingseason #bridalportraits #bridalinspo

LOOK 1!! It was great photographing Sindy again after all of these years. ✨ Photographer / Art Director / Lighting: @shobo_photography Model: @sndyvibes Fashion stylist: @femiariyibi MUA: @flawlesstouchbymia Hair stylist: @fashionsfaithboutique Studio: @tinyroomstudioslondon Taken with @canonuk , tethered and coloured graded in @captureone and retouched using @adobeuk @photoshop

A time was had at @fotofest in Walsall. It was so nice to be with other creatives from the Midlands. We definitely need to come together more often. Heard a lot of inspiring talks in a relaxed environment, and lots of networking too. Thank you to all the speakers. And finally , what made it better was spending time with some of the @ukbftog members. Until next time Walsall. #westmidlands #birminghamphotographer #ukbftog #midlandscreatives

Fun fact, it was meant to snow this day 🌞 ❄️ Shots of the beauty that is @myaborgia_ for @mobjournal Styling: @olehnoyana MUA: @bevkmakeupartist

FOTOFEST VISUAL EXPO SATURDAY 9TH MAY 2026 10:30 - 5:30PM THE CROSSING at ST PAULS WS1 1DA GUEST SPEAKER JEMELLA UKAEGBU Jemella Ukaegbu is an accomplished photographer, entrepreneur, and community leader whose work is rooted in preserving meaningful moments for generations to come. As the founder of Mellz Photography, she has spent over a decade capturing unforgettable experiences, driven by a deep commitment to ensuring her clients’ stories live on in print. She holds a First Class Degree in BA Photography, reflecting both her technical expertise and artistic vision. In 2017, Jemella founded the award-winning UK Black Female Photographers Community (UKBFTOG), a powerful network that now connects and uplifts over 600 Black female photographers across the UK. Created in response to the lack of representation within the industry, the community supports women at every stage—from hobbyists to seasoned professionals—offering a space for growth, collaboration, and celebration where every voice is valued. Sign up to our Visual Expo through the link in bio! We have an exclusive offer for students! When checking out tickets for our Visual Expo and Portfolio Review, use code STUDENT1 and you’ll get your tickets for free!