Our dear clients, Saori & Devante shared a video earlier this week, dedicated to the whole Wedding Photography and Events community. It got our team thinking of what actions and steps we can take, to help the Black creative community in the long run. Inclusion and equality isn’t something that happens overnight, or even in a week. The changes we make need to be embedded in our personal and business choices.
200+ Black owned Businesses in the Creative and Events industry
image credits: Avonné Photography
If you’re a photographer, videographer, event planner, floral designer, stylist, baker, or any type of creative vendor who works inside the Wedding & Events Industry, here’s how you can support:
1. Revise your Vendor Recommendations. Does the list include any BIPOC owned businesses? Whichever your answer is, take a look at the talented folks we highlighted below and identify local vendors that you can add to your list.
2. It’s common practice for photographers and videographers, to refer clients to fellow colleagues when they’re already booked for a certain date. If you have a Referrals list, review it. Do you recommend both, white and BIPOC owned vendors? If not, or if you think you could do better - check the list below.
You’re about to meet 200+ brilliant black artists, creatives and business owners that you can follow, hire, recommend and support. Starting from today. On this list, you will find photographers (wedding, portrait, family, maternity, documentary, fashion, boudoir, etc), filmmakers, event planners, floral designers, calligraphers, make-up and hair artists, and other wedding vendors.
We’ll be updating and growing this list on a weekly basis, adding more categories, names and locations covered. If you have somebody in mind whom you’d like to recommend, please message us via Instagram and we’ll be sure to add them to this post.
Change starts with little steps.
Image credits: Phylicia Willis
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
US Based
Adonye Jaja | Wedding Photographer
Location: Denver, CO
Website: adonyejaja.com
Instagram: @adonyejaja
Alexis Arraie | Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: arraieportraiture.com
Instagram: @arraieportraiture
Alexis Gleason | Wedding, Boudoir & Family Photographer
Location: Sacramento, CA
Website: lexandwolfphotography.com
Instagram: @lexandwolfphotography
Alicia Rinka | Wedding Photographer
Location: Denver, CO
Website: allieandjohnphotography.com
Instagram: @allieandjohnphoto
Amarachi Ikeji | Fine Art Wedding Photographer
Location: New York City, NY / Philadelphia, PA / Europe
Website: amarachiikejiphotography.com
Instagram: @amarachiikejiphotography
Amari & Madelynn Kenoly | Foot Candles Photography | Destination Wedding Photographers
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Website: footcandles.photography
Instagram: @footcandles
Anée Atelier | Wedding & Editorial Photographers
Location: New York City, NY
Website: aneeatelier.com
Instagram: @aneeatelier
Anesia Baugh | Wedding Videographer
Location: Charlotte, NC
Website: anesiabvideography.com
Instagram: @anesiab_videography
Angela Lauren Company | Wedding Photo & Video Team
Location: Houston, TX
Website: angelalauren.co
Instagram: @angelalaurenco
Angie Diaz | Wedding Photographer & Videographer
Location: Maui, HI
Website: angiediazphotography.com
Instagram: @angiediazphotography
Anika Fatouros | Wedding, Portraits, Maternity & Boudoir Photographer
Location: Westchester, NY
Website: anikafatouros.com
Instagram: @anikafatourosphotos
Ashanta Staten | Wedding Photographer
Location: Raleigh, NC
Website: butamomentphotography.com
Instagram: @butamomentphotography
Ashleigh Bing | Wedding, Engagement & Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Bowie, MD
Website: ashleighbingphotography.com
Instagram: @ashleighbing
Aspen Jeannė | Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: aspenjeanne.com
Instagram: @aspenxjeanne
Avonné Photography | Wedding Photographer
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Website: avonnephotography.com
Instagram: @avonnephotography
Beyond the Pond Photography | Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Location: Moscow, PA
Website: beyondthepond.photography
Instagram: @beyondpondphotography
Brandon Bibbins | Wedding Photographer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: brandonbibbins.com
Instagram: @flashbibbs
Bree McDaniel | Wedding & Engagement Photographer
Location: Atlanta, GA / Seattle, WA
Website: brimcdanielphotography.com
Instagram: @brimcdee
Bria Nicole | Wedding, Elopement & Boudoir Photographer
Location: Tyler, TX
Website: wolfandrosephotography.com
Instagram: @wolfnrosephotos
Brittany Way Richardson | Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Website: brichphotography.com
Instagram: @brichphotography
Brittnie Price | Wedding & Boudoir Photographer
Location: NYC, NY
Website: brittniepricephotography.com
Instagram: @brittniepricephotography
Candice Wright | Wedding Photographer
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Website: candicewrightphotography.com
Instagram: @candicewrightphotography
Celisia Stanton | Wedding Photographer
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: celisiastanton.com
Instagram: @celisiastanton
Chanté Burt | Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Chicago, IL
Website: chanteburt.net
Instagram: @chanteburtphotography
Chi Chi Ari | Wedding Photographer
Location: New York City, NY
Website: chichiarilove.com
Instagram: @chichiarilove
Dani Brewer | Wedding & Family Photographer
Location: Memphis, TN
Website: danibrewerphotography.com
Instagram: @danibrewer
Danielle Hollins | Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: foreverphotographyatl.com
Instagram: @foreverphotographyatl
Elizabeth Austin | Wedding Photographer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: elizabethaustinphotography.com
Instagram: @elizabethaustinphoto
Erica Jay | Wedding Photographer
Location: South Florida, FL
Website: ericajphotography.com
Instagram: @ericajphotography
Erica Marlëne | Wedding, Brand & Maternity Photographer
Location: San Diego, CA
Website: thesocalstandard.com
Instagram: @socal.standard
Erin Lewis | Portrait, Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: n/a
Instagram: @kissingsongcreative
Gabbi Byrd | Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Charlotte, NC
Website: gabbibyrd.com
Instagram: @gabbibyrdphotography
George Ngundue | Photographer & Videographer
Location: St. Louise, MO
Website: elizabethandgeorge.com
Instagram: @elizabeth.and.george
Geraldine Jeannot | Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Location: Orlando, FL
Website: geraldinejeannotphotography.com
Instagram: @geraldinejeannotphoto
Honeysage Photo Co. | Wedding, Family & Newborn Photographer
Location: Lexington, KY
Website: amaninichae.com
Instagram: @honeysagephotoco and @littlelovesbyhoneysage
Hope Ballenger | Wedding Photographer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: hopeballenger.com
Instagram: @hopeballengerphotography
Ike and Tash Haynes | Wedding & Portraits Photographers
Location: Tacoma, WA
Website: ikeandtash.com
Instagram: @ikeandtash
Janae Dawson | Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Location: Claremont, CA
Website: janaemariephotography.com
Instagram: @janaemarie_photography
Jennifer Ryals | Wedding Photographer
Location: San Antonio, TX
Website: jenniferryals.com
Instagram: @jenniferryalsphotography
Jeremy Tauriac | Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Location: New Orleans, LA
Website: tauriacphoto.com
Instagram: @tauriacphoto
Jess | By Darius Photography | Elopement Photographer
Location: San Diego, California
Website: bydarius.co
Instagram: @by.darius
Joe Codrington | Wedding Photographer
Location: New England
Website: joesphotoco.com
Instagram: @joes.photo.co
John Branch IV | Wedding Photographer
Location: North Carolina + New York
Website: jbivphotography.com
Instagram: @jbivphotography
YouTube Channel: John Branch IV Photography
Joshua & Anyeka Dwain | Wedding Photographers
Location: NY / Washington, DC
Website: joshuadwain.com
Instagram: @joshua_dwain
Jovani Rosborough | Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Location: Boston, MA
Website: dreamalittlebig.com
Instagram: @dreamalittlebigphoto
Judah Avenue | Wedding & Newborn Photographer
Location: Maryland, VA & Washington DC
Website: judahavenue.com
Instagram: @judahavenue
Justin Douglas | Wedding Photographer
Location: TX / AZ
Website: justindouglasphotos.com
Instagram: @justindouglasphotography
Kaleb and Elaine Jiminez | Wedding Videographers
Location: FL / CO
Website: kejproductions.com
Instagram: @kejproductions
Kanayo Adibe | Wedding Photographer
Location: Washington, DC
Website: kanayoadibe.com
Instagram: @kanayo_adibe
Kariss and Josh Farris | Wedding Photographers & Videographers
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: pharrisphotos.com
Instagram: @pharissphotos
Kelbert McFarland | Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Baton Rouge, LA / Tulsa, OK
Website: kelbert.co
Instagram: @kelbertmcfarland
Kelley Williams | Wedding Photographer
Location: CA
Website: kelleywphotos.com
Instagram: @kelleywphotos
Kellie Finch | Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Baltimore, MD
Website: kfinchphotography.com
Instagram: @kfinchphotography
Khrystina and Jamal Steib | Wedding Photographers & Videographers
Location: New Orleans, LA
Website: steibweddings.com
Instagram: @steibweddings
Kiyah Crittendon | Wedding Photographer
Location: Atlanta, GA / Washington DC
Website: kiyahc.com
Instagram: @kiyahc
Lavishly Lux Studio | Wedding Photographer
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: lavishlylux.com
Instagram: @lavishlyluxstudio
Love & Capture Photography | Wedding Photographer
Location: San Diego, CA
Website: loveandcapture.com
Instagram: @lovencapture
Lynn Dunston | Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Location: CA, Washington DC & Worldwide
Website: lynndunston.com
Instagram: @lynndunston
Marie Rood | Film Photographer
Location: Nashville, TN
Website: liningerrood.com
Instagram: @liningerroodphoto
Marisa Zimmerman | Portrait & Small Wedding Photographer
Location: DE
Website: marisataylorphotography.com
Instagram: @marisataylorphotography
Marvin Flavien | MK Flav Video | Full-service video production company
Location: Asbury Park, NJ
Website: mkflavvideo.com
Instagram: @mkflavvideo
Matoli Keely | Fine Art Wedding & Editorial Photographer
Location: San Diego, CA
Website: matolikeelyphotography.com
Instagram: @matolikeelyphoto
Meme Crayton | Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: memeurbane.com
Instagram: @memeurbanephoto
Michelle Harris | Wedding Photographer & Videographer
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Website: mharrisstudios.com
Instagram: @mharris_studios
Morgan–Raquel & Co | Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Baltimore, MD
Website: morganraquel.co
Instagram: @morganraqco
Nick Tettey | Wedding Photographer
Location: Washington, DC
Website: jbelliottphotography.com
Instagram: @jbelliottphotography
PeaceMade Photography | Wedding Photographer
Location: Chicago, IL
Website: peacemadephotography.com
Instagram: @peacemadephotography
Phylicia Willis | Wedding & Brand Photographer
Location: Charlotte, NC
Website: poshmomentsphoto.com
Instagram: @phylicia.willis
Renee Hollingshead | Wedding Photographer
Location: Venice, FL
Website: reneehollingshead.com
Instagram: @reneehphoto
Renoda Campbell | Wedding Photographer
Location: San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, CA
Website: photosbyrc.com
Instagram: @renodacampbellphoto
Rhea Whitney | Wedding Photographer & Educator
Location: Washington DC & Houston, TX
Website: rheawhitney.com and photobombacademy.com
Instagram: @rheawhitney and @photobombacademy
Rodney Brown | Portrait, Couple & Wedding Photographer
Location: SF, SAC, CA, JW
Website: rodneybrownphotography.com
Instagram: @rdnybrwn
Ross Oscar Knight | Wedding, Fitness, and Family Photographer
Location: NY
Website: rossoscarknight.com
Instagram: @knightweddings and @rossoscarknight
Sacia Matthews | Destination Wedding & Boudoir Photographer
Location: Charleston, SC
Website: saciamatthews.com
Instagram: @saciamatthews
Samantha Clarke | Wedding Photographer
Location: Atlanta, GA / Toronto, Canada
Website: samantha-clarke.com
Instagram: @samanthaclarke
Savannah Linn | Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Website: savannahlinn.com
Instagram: @savannahlinnphoto
Shira Wilson | Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Arkansas, TN
Website: shiramariephoto.com
Instagram: @shiramariephoto
Sirena Singleton | Wedding, Lifestyle & Branding Photographer
Location: Charleston, SC
Website: anerisphotography.com
Instagram: @anerisphotos
Spirit of Revelry Photography | Travel Wedding Photographers
Location: Houston, TX
Website: spiritofrevelry.com
Instagram: @spiritofrevelry
Stanley Babb | Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
Location: South Florida, FL
Website: stanlophotography.com
Instagram: @stanlophotography
Tarmine Guichette| Wedding Photographer
Location: Kansas City, MO
Website: tarmine.com
Instagram: @tarmineguichette
Tasha Puckey | Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Location: Williamsport, PA
Website: tashapuckeyphotography.com
Instagram: @tashapuckeyphotography
Tayanna Nelson | Wedding & Boudoir Photographer
Location: Kansas City, MO
Website: hey-tay.com and good-bodies.com
Instagram: @heytayphoto and @goodbodieskc
Taylor S. Hunter | Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: taylorshunter.com
Instagram: @goldentimetay
Teshorn Jackson | Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Website: teshornjackson.com
Instagram: @teshornjackson
The Rivers Photo | Wedding Photographers
Location: FL, GA, NY
Website: theriversphoto.com
Instagram: @theriversphoto
Trae Johnson | Destination Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Location: Austin, TX
Website: traejohnsonphotos.com
Instagram: @traejohnsonphoto
Trene Forbes | Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Location: Baltimore, MD
Website: treneforbes.com
Instagram: @treneforbesphotography
Tonjanika Smith | Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Website: tonjanikasmith.com
Instagram: @tonjanikasmith
Ty Pentecost | Wedding Photographer
Location: Bay Area, San Francisco, CA
Website: typentecostphotography.com
Instagram: @typentecost
Vanessa Hicks | Wedding Photographer
Location: San Diego, CA
Website: vanessahicksphotography.com
Instagram: @vanessahicksphotography
Victoria B Turner | Wedding Photographer
Location: Maryland, VA & Washington DC
Website: toridelphotography.com
Instagram: @toridelphotography
Other Countries
Aida Glowik | Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Location: Germany
Website: aidaandtim.com
Instagram: @aidaandtim
Ann Abis | Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Website: annabisphotography.ca
Instagram: @annabis_photography
Franklyn K. | Wedding Photographer
Location: Paris, France
Website: franklyn-k.com
Instagram: @franklyn.kw
Igor Demba | Destination Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Location: UK
Website: igordemba.com
Instagram: @igordemba
John Davis Media | Wedding Filmmaker
Location: UK
Website: n/a, Fb page
Instagram: @johndavismedia
Thobelani Mdletshe | Wedding, Events, Family Photographer
Location: South Africa
Website: n/a
Instagram: @thobelani_mdletshe_photography
William Lambelet | Wedding Photographer
Location: Montpellier Provence, France
Website: williamlambelet.com
Instagram: @williamlambeletphotography
image credits: Avonné Photography
Non-wedding photography:
US Based
Adrienne Raquel | Editorial & Fashion Photographer
Location: New York City, NY
Website: adrienneraquel.com
Instagram: @adrienneraquel
Allyse Francis | Product & Portrait Photographer
Location: New York City, NY
Website: allysefrancis.com
Instagram: @foto.a.f
BMP + Co | Blackberry Molasses | Personal Branding, Lifestyle & Commercial Food Photographer
Location: FL
Website: bmpandcompany.com
Instagram: @blackberrymolassesphotography
Candace Howe | Contemporary Portrait & Maternity Photographer
Location: New York City, NY
Website: photostorycollections.com
Instagram: @candacehowe_
Chinelle Rojas | Birth Photographer & Self Portrait Artist
Location: Tampa Bay, FL
Website: tampabirthphotographer.com and chinellero.com
Instagram: @tampabirthphotographer and @myblackselfproject
Dana Scruggs | Editorial Photographer
Location: NY
Website: danascruggs.com
Instagram: @danascruggs
Denise Benson | Personal Branding, Lifestyle, Families, Seniors & Portrait Photographer
Location: Charlotte Metro Area, NC & SC
Website: denisebensonphotography.com
Instagram: @denisebensonphotography
Deun Ivory | Editorial Portrait Photography
Location: Los Angeles, CA and Houston, TX
Website: deunivory.co
Instagram: @deunivory
Felicia Reed | Fashion-Inspired Portrait Photographer
Location: Austin, TX
Website: feliciareed.com
Instagram: @feliciareedphotography
Hadonica’s Photography | Portrait, Senior & Boudoir Photographer
Location: Cleveland, MS
Website: hadonicasphotography.com
Instagram: @hadonicasphotography
Jamilla Yipp | Family Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Oak Park and Chicago, IL
Website: jamillayipp.com
Instagram: @jamillayippphotography
Jason Michael Bryant | Portraits, Lifestyle, Editorial & Commercial Photographer
Location: San Antonio, TX
Website: jasonmichaelbryant.com
Instagram: @jmichaelbryant
JLondon Images | Senior, Branding & Portrait Photographer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: jlondonimages.com
Instagram: @jlondon_images
Joli Adore | Birth photographer
Location: MD, DC, VA, PA
Website: joliadorephotography.com
Instagram: @joli_adore_photography
Joshua Kissi | Editorial Photographer
Location: New York City, NY
Website: joshuakissi.com
Instagram: @joshuakissi
Kamyiis Mclean | Fashion, Editorial Photographer
Location: New York City, NY
Website: kamyiis-photographyportfolio.format.com
Instagram: @kamyiis
Keshia Rice | Boudoir Photographer
Location: Oahu, HI
Website: intimateartistry.com
Instagram: @keshiarice_intimateartistry
Kristopher Tabor | Portrait Photographer
Location: Memphis, TN
Website: kristophertabor.com
Instagram: @kristophertabor
Louise Gibson | Film Photographer
Location: Champaign, IL
Website: milouphotography.com
Instagram: @milou_photography
Lynette C Davis | Seniors, Headshots & Portrait Photographer
Location: Decatur, GA
Website: lynetteclarkdavis.com
Instagram: @lynetteclarkdavis
Lynsey Weatherspoon | Commercial, Portrait & Editorial photographer
Location: Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, UK
Website: lynseyweatherspoon.com
Instagram: @lnweatherspoon
Meet The Bryants | Family & Portrait Photographers
Location: San Antonio, TX
Website: meetthebryants.com
Instagram: @meetthebryantsphoto
Nicole Buchanan | Documentary Photographer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: nicolebuchanan.com
Instagram: @nicolecbuchanan
Ore Adesina | Family & Boudoir Photographer
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Website: oreadesina.com and intimatelensstudio.com
Instagram: @intimatelensstudio
Phobymo | Portrait Photographer
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Etsy Shop: etsy.com/shop/phobymo
Instagram: @phobymo
Rikkí Wright | Editorial Portrait Photographer & Filmmaker
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: foreverrikk.com
Instagram: @rikkwright
Rochelle Brock | Editorial & Fashion Photographer
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Website: rochellefatleopard.darkroom.tech
Instagram: @rochellefatleopard
Stacey Gardin | Contemporary Portrait Photographer
Location: Greenville, SC
Website: staceygardin.com
Instagram: @staceygardinportraits
Stephanie Williams-Jackson | Couples & Maternity photographer
Location: Plano, TX
Website: sjrandcophotography.com
Instagram: @sjrandcophotography
Talitha Piper Moore | Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Lakeville, MN
Website: talithamoorephotography.com
Instagram: @talithamoorephotography
Tamieka Smith | Family Photographer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: tamiekasmithphotography.com
Instagram: @tamiekasmithphotography
Tangie Renee | Lifestyle Photographer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: tangiereneephotography.com
Instagram: @tangiereneephotography
Tomayia Colvin | Senior Portrait Photographer
Location: Houston, TX
Website: tomayiacolvin.com
Instagram: @tomayiacolvin
Toria Germain | Portrait & Boudoir Photographer
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Website: toriagermainphotography.com
Instagram: @toriagermain
Other Countries
Amaal Said | Portrait Photographer
Location: UK
Website: amaalsaid.com
Instagram: @amaalsaid
Andile Buka | Commercial Film Photographer
Location: Johannesburg, SA
Website: andilebuka.net
Instagram: @buka_andile
Blue Aspen Photography | Family Photographer
Location: Milton, ON
Website: blueaspenphotography.com
Instagram: @blueaspenphotography
Christian Luna | Portrait & Fashion Photographer
Locations: Puerto Rico
Website: n/a, Fb page
Instagram: @bychristianluna
Jolade Olusanya | Portrait Photographer & Film Director
Location: UK
Website: jolade.com
Instagram: @joladeo
Lamarr Golding | Lifestyle & Urban Photographer
Location: UK
Website: n/a
Instagram: @lamarrioafrobeast
Mckenzie James | Portrait, Editorial & Fine Art Photographer
Location: Toronto, Canada
Website: mckenziejames.com
Instagram: @mckjames
Nadine Ijewere | Fashion & Portrait Photographer
Location: UK
Website: nadineijewere.co.uk
Instagram: @nadineijewere
Ronan Mckenzie | Editorial & Fashion photographer
Location: UK
Website: ronanmckenzie.co.uk
Instagram: @ronanksm
Tianna J Williams Photography | Maternity & Newborn Photographer
Location: UK
Website: tiannajwilliamsphotography.co.uk
Instagram: @tiannajwilliamsphotography
image credits: Footcandles Photography
Wedding & Event Planners
US Based
Adina Franconi | Hoopla! Events | Wedding Planner
Location: Hudson Valley, NY
Website: hoopla-events.com
Instagram: @hoopla_events
Aisle Always Love | Wedding & Bridal Party Gifts
Location: online shop
Website: aislealwayslove.com
Instagram: @aisle_alwayslove
Amanda Reid Designs | Calligrapher for Weddings and Events
Location: Austin, TX
Website: amandareiddesigns.com
Instagram: @amandareiddesigns
Amani Affairs | Wedding & Event Planner
Location: Wilmington, NC
Website: amaniaffairs.com
Instagram: @amaniaffairs
Availa & Co | Lettering, Calligraphy, Wedding Invitations
Location: Detroit, MI
Website: availandco.com
Instagram: @availaandco
By Dami Studios | Luxury Custom Invitations, Stationery & Gifting
Location: New York City, NY
Website: bydamistudios.com
Instagram: @bydamistudiosnyc
Captivating Caligraphy | Custom Handwritten Calligraphy for Events
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: captivatingcalligraphy.com
Instagram: @captivating.calligraphy
Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique | Fine Stationery, Custom Invitations & Lifestyle Products
Location: Morrisville, NC
Website: shopcutebuttons.com
Instagram: @cute_buttons
Daica Skrobala | Floral Designer
Location: Summit, NJ; NYC, NY
Website: polycarpflowers.com
Instagram: @polycarpflowers
Davida Buggs | Flowers by Lady Buggs | Floral Design Studio
Location: Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
Website: flowersbyladybuggs.com
Instagram: @flowersbyladybuggs
Dejanae Events | Wedding & Event Planner
Location: Chicago, IL
Website: dejanaeevents.com
Instagram: @dejanaeevents
Denice Lillie Engagements | Wedding Planning & Event Design
Location: Bay Area, Napa, Sonoma, CA
Website: droyalengagements.com
Instagram: @deniselillieengagements
Designs by Alondria | Artistic Floral Designer
Location: Houston, TX
Website: designsbyalondria.com
Instagram: @designsbyalondria
Designs by Oochay | Floral & Event Design
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Website: designsbyoochay.com
Instagram: @designsbyoochay
Diana Sabb Events & Design | Event Producer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: dianasabb.com
Instagram: @dianasevents
Ebony’s Blooming Creations | Paper Flower Florist
Location: online shop
Website: ebonysbloomingcreations.com
Instagram: @ebonysbloomingcreations
Ellamah Floral | Custom, Refined Floral Design
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: ellamah.com
Instagram: @ellamah
Elle’s Dream Events | Wedding & Event Planner
Location: NY & NC
Website: ellesdreamevents.com
Instagram: @ellesdreamevents
Embellished Event Planning | Wedding, Event, Floral Design
Location: San Antonio, TX
Website: embellishedeventplanning.com
Instagram: @embellished_event_planning
Erice McNeff | Event Florist
Location: Southern California
Website: everbloomfloraldesign.com
Instagram: @_everbloom
Esscents of Flowers | Wedding & Event Floral Design
Location: Bay Area, CA
Website: esscentsofflowers.com
Instagram: @esscentsofflowers
Event Loft | Floral & Event Designer
Location: PA
Website: eventloftpa.com
Instagram: @eventloftpa
Events by Yosira | Event & Wedding Planner
Location: Maryland / DC
Website: eventsbyyosira.com
Instagram: @eventsbyyosira
Events Unleashed | Wedding & Event Planner
Location: Austin, TX
Website: eventsunleashed.com
Instagram: @eventsunleashed
Events With Ambiance | High-End Wedding Day Management
Location: Chicago, IL
Website: eventswambiance.com
Instagram: @eventswithambiance
Fallon Carter Events | Destination Wedding Planner
Location: New York City, NY / Los Angeles, CA
Website: falloncarterevents.com
Instagram: @falloncarterevents
Firefly Weddings & Events | Event Planning & Design
Location: Charleston, SC
Website: fireflywed.com
Instagram: @fireflywedcharleston
Harmony Weddings and Events | Wedding Planning & Coordination
Location: NC
Website: harmonyweddingsevents.com
Instagram: @harmonyweddingsnc
Heart’s Content Events & Design | Wedding Planning & Design
Location: VA, MD, DC
Website: heartscontentevents.com
Instagram: @heartscontentevents
Howerton & Wooten Events | Wedding Planning
Location: Bowie, MD
Website: hwevents.com
Instagram: @hweventsdc
Inspiration By Gina | Floral & Event Design
Location: Sacramento, Ca
Website: inspirationsbygina.com
Instagram: @inspirationsbygina
Joy Proctor Design | Wedding Designer
Location: Portland, OR
Website: joyproctor.com
Instagram: @joyproctor
K Hancock Events | Wedding & Floral Designer
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: khancockevents.com
Instagram: @k.hancock
Kristen Griffith VanderYacht | Florist
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: wildbloomfloral.com
Instagram: @kristengvy
LaParis Phillips | Brooklyn Blooms | Floral Boutique
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Website: brooklynblooms.com
Instagram: @brooklynbloomsnyc
Larger Than Life Events | Design & Management of Weddings & Events, Floral Design
Location: Low Country of Charleston SC, and Savannah, GA
Website: largerthanlifeevents.com
Instagram: @largerthanlifeevents
Lush Floral & Event Stylists | Bespoke Floral & Event Styling
Location: SC, GA
Website: lushfloralstyle.com
Instagram: @lushfloralstyle
Maiden September | Wedding Caligraphy & Handmade Gifts
Location: DE
Website: maidenseptember.com
Instagram: @maidenseptember
Michelle Gainey | Lemiga Events | Design & Planning for Weddings, Corporate & Social Events
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: lemiga.com
Instagram: @lemiga
Michelle Norwood | Event Planner
Location: New Orleans, LA
Website: michellenorwood.com
Instagram: @michellenorwoodevents
Monica Relyea Events| Wedding Planner
Location: Hudson Valley, NY
Website: monicarelyeaevents.com
Instagram: @monicarelyeaevents
Oh Niki Occasions | Destination Wedding Planner
Location: Palm Beach, FL & NYC, NY
Website: ohnikioccasions.com
Instagram: @ohnikioccasions
Paper Rehab | Stationery & Paper Goods
Location: Detroit, MI
Website: paperrehab.com
Instagram: @paperrehab
PLAN PREP PARTY |Wedding and Events Designers & Coordinators
Location: San Diego, CA
Website: planprepparty.com
Instagram: @planprepparty
Pretty Peacock Paperie | Fun Stationery & Greeting Cards
Location: Maitland, FL
Website: shopprettypeacock.com
Instagram: @prettypeacockpaperie
Put It On Paper Stationery | Custom Invitations
Location: New Orleans, LA
Website: putitonpaperstationery.com
Instagram: @putitonpaperstationery
Rebekah Dani Events | Luxury Wedding & Event Design, Planning & Floral
Location: CA
Website: rebekahdanievents.com
Instagram: @rebekahdanievents
Rogue & Fox Floral Co. | Floral Design Studio
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: rogueandfoxfloral.com
Instagram: @rogueandfox
Schentell Nunn | Offerings | Floral Design Studio
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: offerings.co
Instagram: @offerings.co
Sooo Yummy Bakery | Cakes
Location: Kingsland, Austin, TX
Website: soooyummybakery.com
Instagram: @soooyummybakery
Southern Affairs | Wedding & Event Planning
Location: TX and OR
Website: southern-affairs.com
Instagram: @southern_affairs
Southern Sparkle Weddings | Wedding Planners
Location: TN
Website: southernsparkleweddings.com
Instagram: @southernsparkleweddings
Sugar Euphoria | Wedding Cakes
Location: Raleigh, NC
Website: sugareuphoria.com
Instagram: @sugareuphoria
Swank Desserts | Specialty Deserts
Location: Summerville, SC
Website: swankdesserts.com
Instagram: @swank_desserts
Ten23 Designs | Event Branding Decor Boutique
Location: FL
Website: ten23designs.com
Instgaram: @ten23designs
The UpperRoom Events | Luxary Event Planning
Location: NJ
Website: theupperroomevents.com
Instagram: @upperroomevents
The Wild Mother | Floral & Event Design
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Website: thewildmother.com
Instagram: @thewildmother
Ultimate Events Unlimited | Destination Event Planner
Location: Houston, TX
Website: ultimateventsllc.com
Instagram: @ultimateeventsunlimited
XO, Wilough | Fine Stationary & Wedding Ephemera
Location: online shop
Website: xowilough.co
Instagram: @xowilough
Yodit Gebreyes Endale | Event Planning & Design
Location: Washington D.C. & Worldwide
Website: favoredbyyodit.com
Instagram: @favoredbyyodit
image credits: Footcandles Photography
Other Countries
Cakes By Kim | Wedding Cake Bakery
Location: UK
Website: cakesbykim.net
Instagram: @cakesbykimllc
Kimberley Rose Design | Wedding Planner
Location: UK, Europe
Website: kimberleyrosedesigns.com
Instagram: @kimberleyrosedesigns
Luxe by Minihaha | Wedding & Party Planner
Location: UK
Website: luxebyminihaha.co.uk
Instagram: @luxebyminihaha
Marie-Svetlana | Wedding Planner & Designer
Location: France, Mexico
Website: mariesvetlana.com
Instagram: @mariesvetlana.weddingplanner
Nicole-Natassha Goulding | Luxury Wedding Coordination & Stylist
Location: Canada
Website: chicbynicole.com
Instagram: @chicbynicole
NKT Events | Wedding Planner
Location: Italy
Website: nkt-events.com
Instagram: @nktevents
Rukhiya’s Cakes | Buttercream Cakes & Cupcakes
Location: UK
Website: n/a
Instagram: @rukhiyascakes
Stephanie Commisso | Floral Designer, Wedding & Event Stylist
Location: Ontario, Canada
Website: bluumblvd.com
Instagram: @bluumblvd
Studio Luxe | Gifting & Event Styling Studio
Location: The Bahamas
Website: studioluxe.co
Instagram: @studio.luxe
Image credits: Phylicia Willis
Hair & Makeup Artists
US Based
Beauty Laboratory Studio | Hair Colorists
Location: Chevy Chase, MD
Website: beautylaboratory.studio
Instagram: @beautylaboratorystudio
Candice Hardy | Makeup Artist
Location: Richmond, VA
Website: candicehardymua.com
Instagram: @candicethemua
Erin Mabray | Makeup Artist
Location: Washington DC and Maryland
Website: N/A
Instagram: @erin_mabray
Keziah Bevans | Hair & Makeup Artist
Location: San Antonio, TX
Website: keziahbevans.com
Instagram: @keziahbevans
Raven Reed | Luxury Bridal Beauty
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Website: ravenreedmakeup.com
Instagram: @ravenreedluxurybeauty
Sheena Marie | Makeup Artist
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Website: sheenamariemua.com
Instagram: @sheenamarie.mua
Selina Howard | Bridal Fashion Stylist
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: vaingloriousbrides.com
Instagram: @vaingloriousbrides
Tried and True Beauty | Esthetician & Makeup Artist
Location: Columbia, SC
Website: triedandtruebeauty.com
Instagram: @tried_and_true_beauty
International
Zabrina Matiru | Makeup Artist
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Website: zabrinamatiru.com
Instagram: @zabrinamakeup
Illustration credits: Bria Benjamin
Web, Brand & Graphic Designers
US Based
Andrea Balogun | Balogun Strategy & Design | Web & Graphic Designer
Location: Nashville, TN
Website: balogunstrategydesign.com
Instagram: @andreabalogun
Bernel Westbrook | Branding & Web Designer
Location: Triad, NC
Website: brandedbybernel.com
Instagram: @brandedbybernel
Bria Benjamin | Designer & Illustrator
Location: New York City, NY
Website: briabenjamin.com
Instagram: @briabydesign
Britney Jeanine | Creative Brand Consultant
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: britneyjeanine.com
Instagram: @britneyjeanine
Chardee’ J. Scott | Pinch Design Co | Graphic Designer
Location: MD
Website: pinchdesignco.com
Instagram: @pinchdesignco
Delilah Pistol | Photographer & Web Designer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: delilahpistol.com
Instagram: @delilahpistol
Deun Ivory | Illustrator & Branding Specialist
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: deunivory.co
Instagram: @deunivory
Elisa Bell | Branding Specialist & Web Designer
Location: VA
Website: letspopnow.com
Instagram: @letspopnow
Jackie Watson | Brand Strategist
Location: Vero Beach, FL
Website: jackiewatson.co
Instagram: @jackiewatson
Jade Broomfield | Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Website: jadejbroomfield.com
Instagram: @jadeindie
Jade Purple Brown | Illustrator
Location: New York City, NY
Website: jadepurplebrown.com
Instagram: @jadepurplebrown
Jakiya Brown | The Traveling Fro | Brand Strategist
Location: Charlotte, NC
Website: thetravelingfro.com
Instagram: @travelingfro
Kirby Mack | Brand & Web Designer
Location: Brazoria, TX
Website: kirbymack.com
Instagram: @kirbymack
Lesley Michelle | Web Designer
Location: MD
Website: lmichelle.design
Instagram: @thelesleymichelle
Linda McGee | Branding & Social Media
Location: Chicago, IL
Website: oderabrandingstudio.com
Instagram: @oderabrandingstudio
Lola Adewuya | The Brand Doula | Brand Strategist & Web Designer
Location: Houston, TX
Website: thebranddoula.co
Instagram: @thebranddoula
Neo Khama | Graphic Designer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: neokhama.com
Instagram: @designbynk
Robyn Bieber | Seventh & Gray | Brand Strategist & Web Designer
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: seventhandgray.com
Instagram: @seventhandgray
Shanée Benjamin | Illustrator
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Website: shaneebenjamin.com
Instagram: @shaneebenjamin
Shayla Bre Clay | Brand Coach & Designer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: shaylabre.com
Instagram: @shaylabre
Tamara Rieux | Jaz & Chaos Design Studio | Web & Branding Design
Location: CA
Website: jazandchaos.com
Instagram: @jazchaos
Tasia Graham | Taaenoelle + Co. | Branding & Graphic Designer
Location: Greensboro, NC
Website: taaenoelleandco.com
Instagram: @taaenoelleandco_branding
Tiffany Tolliver | The EmmaRose Agency | Rebrand Expert & Brand Designer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: theemmaroseagency.com
Instagram: @theemmaroseagency
Wilson Avenue | Stationery & Graphic Design
Location: Northern Maryland
Website: thewilsonave.com
Instagram: @thewilsonave
Other Countries
Brendah Akoth | Firebear Creative | Web & Packaging Designer
Location: Kenya
Website: firebearcreativestudio.com
Instagram: @firebearcreative
Jasey Rogers | Studio She | Branding Specialist & Graphic Designer
Location: Curaçao
Website: studioshe.co
Instagram: @studiosheco
Quant by Design | Branding & Web Designer
Location: Ontario, Canada
Website: quantbydesign.com
Instagram: @quantbydesign
Ricquetta Francis | Untitled Design Studio | Branding & Web Designer
Location: Ontario, Canada
Website: untitleddesign.studio
Instagram: @untitleddesign.studio
Tianna Alexandre | Graphic Designer
Location: Ontario, Canada
Website: tiannaalexandre.com
Instagram: @wilou.gh
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Let’s get the ball rolling. We will update this list regularly, aiming to grow it into a strong and solid worldwide directory of talented black-owned creative businesses. How can YOU contribute? Start by adding at least one person listed above to your Referrals and Recommended Vendors lists. Big changes start with small, yet consistent actions.
Creatively yours,
Squaremuse Team