Listen, Learn, Act | Black Lives Matter
The last two weeks have been a huge learning experience for so many of us. I massively include myself in that. I wasn't sure what to do, what to say, or how to act at first. After a couple of days of absorbing, listening, and learning, I felt like it was my duty to use the platform that I have to say something.
My audience is small, but I know that everyone of you are beautiful, caring people, and all of us want to do our best to help black people and defeat social injustice. I have so much to do myself, and so much to learn. I've had more conversations about racism this week than ever in my life, and they've been difficult, uncomfortable conversations, but necessary and important.
Rather than try to educate you myself, because that truly is not my place, I've collated a list of resources that I hope will help you as a photographer to be a part of this change.
Thank you for reading.
Olivia xx
PhotoShelter's Free Guide To Inclusive Photography
Elizabeth Stiles' Podcast Episode "Humanity Is Always On Brand" with Rhea Cartwright
5 Things White People Can Do Right Now
Black Lives Matter
Huge Document put together by Authority Collective
Photoville's Resource Page
What It's Like To Be A Black Female Image Maker Right Now
Black and POC That The Fashion Industry has Silenced
Hannah Hillier "Fashion Photographer Speaks On Racism In The Fashion Industry"
Independent Brands Owned By POC by Elizabeth Stiles
A list of books you can read
Watch this video
These Stories by my friend Estée really struck me.
If you have anything that you find that you'd like to share with the community, please let me know and I'll make to add it to the list as well.
