February is Black History Month and we celebrate the achievements and rich, cultural influence of our Black Illustrators and Photographers in the creative industry, bringing a fresh perspective to global brands and publications. Their work not only elevates Black representation but also influences the way audiences engage with imagery in advertising and media. See their incredible work below, and for more visit their Workbook portfolios.
Stephanie Singleton
Stephanie’s Workbook portfolio
Represented by Mendola Artists
Stephanie is an illustrator with an interest in all things decorative and surreal. Born and raised in Toronto, she graduated from OCAD University with a B.Des. specializing in illustration.
-Stephanie Singleton
Sean’s Workbook portfolio
Represented by The Gren Group
Sean strives to capture authentic human moments and tell compelling stories about real people. His knowledge and expertise in photography encompass historical, traditional, and contemporary. He draws from this wide range of photographic traditions and methods in his creative process.
-Sean Alonzo Harris
Lynsey’s Workbook portfolio
Represented by Redux Pictures
The #blackqueergirl is an award-winning photographer, portraitist, and director based in Atlanta and Birmingham. Using both photography and filmmaking as tools to tell stories, Lynsey’s work has been featured in print and online in such publications as The New York Times, USA Today, and NPR.
-Lynsey Weatherspoon
Alyah Holmes’ Workbook portfolio
Represented by IllustrationX
Alyah’s world of creativity adapts to all types of media, working with a clients on diverse projects spanning editorial, commercial, advertising, packaging, branding, and publishing. She uses bright and contrasting colors, bold lines, fun and organic shapes and subtle textures to bring people, scenes, food, culture, or whatever subjects she come across in life.
-Alyah Holmes
Matt’s Workbook portfolio
Matt is an award-winning photographer based in Atlanta. With a passion for editorial portrait, commercial advertising, industrial, and sports photography, Matt has become well-known for his captivating style and attention to detail.
-Matt Odom
Freeman’s Workbook portfolio
Freeman is a fashion, portrait, and beauty photographer based in Los Angeles, California. He is skillful, intuitive, and known for developing creative concepts with vivid colors displaying beautiful imagery.
-Freeman McFadden
Nicole’s Workbook portfolio
Nicole is a food, product and lifestyle photographer. She creates colorful, graphic images and GIFs that help brands tell their story. She like to create an aspirational version of reality that feels like a sunny day.
-Nicole Morrison
Nina’s Workbook portfolio
Nina’s portfolio shows her diversity in skill, but she is inspired by people and brands whose culture represent people of color. She is passionate about inclusion and diversity in her photography.
-Nina Babel
Nathalie’s Workbook portfolio
Represented by Love Artists Agency
Nathalie started my creative journey in the entertainment industry, where she learned the art of storytelling through a lens. This experience has given her a unique perspective in still photography, where she strives to bring a touch of motion to every shot she takes. “I’m a firm believer that the world is a canvas and I’m here to add all the colors!”
Nathalie Gordon
