Our Black Joy Matters

Spotlighting Black joy, seen through the eyes of Black women photographers.

We’re excited to share with you our first-ever collaboration.

In alignment with VSCO’s Black Joy Matters campaign, Black Women Photographers collaborated with VSCO to amplify the voices of our collective.

Now more than ever, it is important to create moments of joy in our everyday lives. We asked some members of our community why #BlackJoyMatters to them, and how they create moments of joy.

Here’s what they had to say:

Black joy matters to be because it fuels my soul. It is the reason I am still living and breathing. Without Black joy, there is no me. — Dee Williams

“In this time of chaos, hate, & hurt, it’s important to highlight and celebrate the light, joy & life within the darkness. The Black experience isn’t just about struggle and hardship, but also about innovation, our joy and our strength.” — @VisionaryPains

Share your perspective with #BlackJoyMatters and #VSCO to be featured.⠀

⁣Spotlighting Black joy, seen through the eyes of Black women photographers. Share your perspective…

⁣"Our pain is always in the forefront, it's important to show our happiness too." 💛 Continue…

All summer long, the VSCO community has shared moments of Black joy. Swipe, smile.