theBLKGZE

See photography differently

theBLKGZE is a platform I founded to champion Black photographers not as side notes in visual culture but as the architects of it. It is a space shaped by personal witness, lived experience and creative excellence, where Black photographers are seen fully and their work is given the care and attention it deserves.

Why theBLKGZE matters

Photography carries history, identity and vision. Yet Black photographers have often been overlooked, misrepresented or confined to narrow narratives. theBLKGZE exists to change this. It centres Black creativity, honours lived experience and showcases work that reshapes how we see and understand the world.

This platform is not about spectacle. It is about truth, imagination and the depth found in everyday life. It is about care in process, freedom in expression and the right to define our own narratives.

What you will find

Featured photographers – including Q&A, My Peoples and Shifting the Gaze
Essays – on photography, culture and lived experience
Opportunities – for Black photographers to share their work and vision
The manifesto – a statement of creativity, freedom and care
Monthly newsletters – new projects, essays and ideas

Why you should explore

If you believe Black photographers should be celebrated on their own terms, if you value work shaped by real lives and real histories, if you want to see photography differently through the vision and voice of Black creatives, I invite you to explore theBLKGZE.

Come witness, discover and be part of a growing community that places Black photographers at the centre of the story.