Welcome to the BIPOC Photo Mentorship Program!
BPM is a list of active mentorship opportunities available to emerging BIPOC photographers across all areas of the industry. In the list below you will find many different kinds of offerings – find one that fits your needs, then reach out to the mentor.
The list is organized by availability - the mentorships that have already been filled are at the bottom. Otherwise, they are listed alphabetically by first name. Make sure you read to the bottom of each mentor's listing to find their specific application instructions. Click on any of the listings to enlarge.
The list is searchable by areas of practice, mentorship offerings, and keywords. Use the "Filter" and "Sort" buttons below.
Please read below the listings for information on choosing a mentorship and mentorship best practices.
(Banner image by Mentee/Steering Committee member Amanda Foulds)
Please Note: Mentors are independent professionals with their own practices and philosophies for teaching and learning photography. It’s imperative that you do your research and that you are comfortable with the arrangement before you accept a mentorship position.
If you do accept a position,
Make sure you are able to commit - it's important that you ask any questions necessary to determine the scope of that commitment.
Please pursue no more than three mentorship positions at any given time.
If you secure a mentorship, we ask that you disclose this to any other mentors you have approached, just in case they would rather take on someone who doesn’t already have a confirmed mentorship.
Other than that, it’s up to you and the mentor to find a fit that’s right for you!
Have questions or run into problems? Email us at: bipocpm@gmail.com
Make sure you're registered with us so that we can share our future plans with you!
Keep checking back: new mentors will be added as we grow.
Spread the Word! Please share with your networks and photographers who may be interested in mentorships or mentoring. Everyone's participation in BPM helps us to sustain and grow.