From bold, stunning portraits and dreamlike scenes to images that capture the beauty of nature, this list features outstanding photographers from around the world. Their collective work spans a range of styles, techniques, subject matter, and career paths. We created this list because images are powerful, representation matters, and championing the next generation of creative talent is critical.
At Noun Project, our global community of contributors is building the world’s most diverse and comprehensive collection of images. To join our mission, submit your photos here.
Since launching in 2011, our community of creators from 140+ countries has built the most comprehensive and diverse collection of over 7 million icons and mission-driven photos, used by 10+ million people. We believe that visual language has the power to shape, reinforce, and change perceptions. As a leader in visual communication, we’ve challenged outdated stereotypes and paved the way for more inclusive representation by spearheading meaningful initiatives like the Redefining Women icon collection and the Diversity in Tech photo collection. Learn more and explore our collection at thenounproject.com.
Established in July 2020 by Polly Irungu, Black Women Photographers (BWP) is a global community, directory, and hub of over 2,100 Black creatives, spanning over 60+ countries and 35+ U.S. states. Black Women Photographers is a home for Black women to receive proper recognition, and most importantly, get hired. Dedicated to providing a resource for the industry’s gatekeepers, BWP supports its members through promoting their work in an active database distributed to brands, photo editors, directors, curators, and art buyers.
Launched in 2013, Canva is a free online visual communications and collaboration platform with a mission to empower everyone in the world to design. Featuring a simple drag-and-drop user interface and a vast range of templates ranging from presentations, documents, websites, social media graphics, posters, and apparel to videos, plus a huge library of fonts, stock photography, illustrations, video footage, and audio clips, anyone can take an idea and create something beautiful.
Skillshare is the world’s largest online learning community where curious creatives from beginner to pro, gather to discover, learn, and grow.
VSCO is a community-driven platform that equips photographers with the tools, community, and exposure they need to expand creatively and professionally. Empowering photographers to connect with other creatives and businesses. VSCO is available on desktop, iOS and Android.