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Jyotsna Bhamidipati | Sacramento, California
“I enjoy finding glimpses of beauty in chaos—and embracing them.” Jyotsna is a commercial and editorial photographer who loves working with individuals, brands, restaurants, and chefs who focus on a healthy lifestyle and sustainable future. See the work
Nyancho NwaNri | Nigeria, Cabo Verde & Gambia
“My portfolio focuses on Africans with darker skin tones, who are still not represented enough in content libraries today.” Nyancho is a photographer and videographer whose work challenges the stock industry to promote images that are relatable and reflect the diverse reality of everyday life. See the work
Alee'a Harris | Grand Rapids, Michigan
“I'd describe my craft as visual storytelling with an editorial twist.” Alee’a is a photographer who loves shooting different scenarios in bright, natural light to share stories of all kinds. See the work
Porsha Antalan | Atlanta, Georgia
“I’m all about capturing the heart of a moment with warmth and simplicity.” Porsha is a commercial and editorial photographer who always aims for diverse storytelling that’s more reflective of real life. See the work
Hind Bouqartacha | Rabat, Morocco
“I aim to showcase a diverse range of individuals who are often underrepresented in the industry.” Hind is a photographer and videographer whose work embodies a celebration of color and draws inspiration from nature. See the work
Omid Razavi | Los Angeles, California
“I want to inspire other people with disabilities to pursue their dreams until they succeed.” Omid is a photographer and videographer whose unique vision stems from the history of his disability, Iranian culture, poetry, and literature. See the work
Sunwoo Han | Los Angeles, California
“I want to revolutionize the stock content industry by providing users with versatile yet trendy music options.” Sunwoo is a music producer and drummer who blends R&B, hip-hop, and pop with unique elements, like Foley recordings and vocal samples. See the work
Yevheniia Huzha | Mykolaiv, Ukraine
“I create music that can take the listener anywhere, anytime.” Yevheniia is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who loves to create combinations of electronic and traditional genres. See the work
Bach Phan Huy | Hanoi, Vietnam
“I always strive to create authentic music by experimenting with synthetic and organic sounds.” Bach is a producer and sound designer whose work spans the genres of pop, R&B, cinematic ambient soundscapes, and everything in between. See the work
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