Gordon Parks
Parks was the first African American staff photographer for Life magazine, a major publication in the United States during the mid-20th century. He used his camera to document the civil rights movement, poverty, and social issues, bringing attention to the struggles faced by marginalized communities.
Vivian Maier
Vivian Maier was an American street photographer whose vast body of work — discovered posthumously — revealed a deep fascination with everyday life. Her candid black-and-white images capture fleeting moments of humanity, often with striking empathy and composition.
Chi Modu
Chi Modu was a Nigerian-born American photographer best known for his striking portraits of hip-hop artists in the 1990s. His work captured icons like Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., and Mary J. Blige with rare intimacy, documenting the rise of hip-hop culture from the inside out.
Estevan Oriol
Estevan Oriol is a Mexican-American photographer and director from Los Angeles, known for his raw, authentic documentation of Chicano culture, street life, and the city’s underground scenes. His black-and-white portraits reveal both pride and struggle, capturing the soul of L.A. from the inside.
Rosie Matheson
Rosie Matheson is a British photographer known for her intimate portrait work exploring identity, youth, and belonging. Her images often focus on capturing quiet emotion and authenticity within everyday moments.
Willem Verbeeck
Willem Verbeeck is a Belgian photographer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, known for his thoughtful use of natural light and cinematic compositions. His work blends portraiture and landscape, exploring atmosphere, solitude, and the quiet connection between people and place.
