5 Black photographers to follow on instagram

Photography is an art form that transcends cultural and racial barriers to capture beauty, emotion and history. In this article, I'll introduce you to five incredible black photographers to follow on Instagram, who offer an inspiring and authentic view of black life, culture and beauty through their art and who I feel deserve to be highlighted for the contribution to the photography industry.

Ebeneza Blanche

Photographer and filmmaker from Ghana.

« He brings his tacit knowledge of his lived experiences, creating a singular body of work that will stand the test of time. » Ebenezablanche.com

Gregnoire

Live performance and portrait photographer based in Houston, Texas.

« His work is visceral and instantly recognisable, capturing an artist’s power and grace onstage, often in equal measure. » AppStore

Adeolu Osibodu

Photographer from Lagos based in London.

« His work with images portray a peliculiar notion of the fleeting of time with an underlying regard for sentiment. » Adeoluosibodu.com

Renell Medrano

Photographer from Dominican Republic based in New York .

« Renell Medrano creates work that speaks to her heritage, the intersections of culture within society and communities around her. » icestudio.co

Mark Clennon

Photographer and director based in Los Angeles.

«His goal is to capture the black experience in its totality. His images are therefore nuanced and multifaceted, capturing joy, pain, triumph and everything in between.» markclennon.com