Black Fashion Photographers to Follow on Instagram

Black fashion photographers are behind some of the most iconic editorial shoots on your Instagram feed. From Dana Scruggs's groundbreaking capture of Tori Bowie for ESPN Magazine, to Tyler Mitchell's gun control cover for Teen Vogue — and the much-discussed September Vogue cover that followed — there's no shortage of POC who are shaping culture through the camera's lens. They're not a trend, nor a new-ish phenomenon. Each photographer on this list is already quite prolific, shooting magazine covers, releasing coffee table books, and lensing major ad campaigns. And the world is only starting to take notice.

While most agree that there's an urgent need for inclusivity in front of the camera, not enough attention is paid to diversity behind-the-scenes. But representation is important in every facet of the fashion industry, from photographers to stylists, editors to cover subjects. Ahead, we've listed 8 black fashion photographers you should be following on Instagram — and the brands that have been quietly championing them for years.

Tyler Mitchell

Now the first black photographer to shoot a Vogue cover in the magazine's 125-year history, Tyler Mitchell is already a household name in the fashion industry. The 23-year-old, Atlanta-bred shutterbug has worked with several top magazines and brands, including Teen Vogue, Marc Jacobs, i-D Magazine, Givenchy, and Nike.

Dana Scruggs

Dana Scruggs is the genius behind some of the most arresting photo shoots in recent memory, from Chromat's Spring 2018 campaign to Young Paris's feature in CR Fashion Book. The Brooklyn-Based photog became the first black woman to shoot for ESPN's Body Issue with a stunning editorial featuring Tori Bowie. She also founded Scruggs Magazine, a print publication created to celebrate "her vision of the male form."

Andre Wagner

Andre's striking photographs have been featured in every major publication you can think of, from The New York Times to BBC News. His highly-acclaimed book "Here For The Ride"captures everyday life on the NYC subway in black-and-white imagery. Much of his work focuses on style and culture, including his frequent contributions to The Look, a weekly column in The New York Times Style section.

Campbell Addy

The UK-based artist is the quintessential triple threat: a photographer, filmmaker, and editor, with a full service casting and modeling agency he founded in London. His countless credits include Teen Vogue's Music issue, Dazed 100, and Selfridges Music Matters Campaign.

Bukunmi Grace

One look at her impressive resume, and you might find yourself asking the question: what can't Bukunmi Grace do? The Nigerian, LA/NYC-based wunderkind works as a photographer, stylist and writer — and she approaches each task with the same level of excellence and ingenuity. Nylon, Elle, and Milk have all commissioned her photography, among others.

Quil Lemons

You may recognize Quil Lemons as his alter ego Glitterboy — a makeup-loving personality he created to disrupt gender norms in the beauty realm. But his photography work is just as memorable. The 21-year-old artist has an impressive and diverse client roster, ranging from Vogue to Gucci; Instagram to the Museum of Modern Art.

Myles Loftin

If, while flipping through a magazine or scrolling through Instagram, you've encountered a photo so vibrant it rendered you motionless, chances are that photo is the work of Myles Loftin. A Junior at Parsons School of Design studying photography, Myles' talent is boundless: his work has already been featured in Them, i-D, The Fader, and V Magazine to name a few.

Miranda Barnes

Through her celebrated "Doubles" series, Miranda Barnes set out to challenge misconceptions about black women and pay homage to black sisterhood, specifically the unbreakable bond between her late grandmother Joyce and her twin sister Jean. The series is marked by Miranda's signature use of natural light and soft tones, a shooting style that brilliantly captures the warmth of her subjects. A graduate of John Jay College in New York City, Miranda's work has been featured in The New York Times, Teen Vogue, and ESPN The Undefeated.

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