Past winners of Grant Contests and Partnerships

“Real life is often more unexpected than what our imagination is capable of.” Anastasiia is a documentary photographer who loves to capture candid moments with her subjects—always avoiding anything staged. See the work

“I love taking vibrant, joyful photographs of my subjects.” Alice is a commercial and advertising photographer who specializes in capturing candid, spontaneous, and in-between moments. See the work

“My creative vision extends beyond the lens to unveil the narratives of everyday life and explore thought-provoking social commentary.” Andiswa is a documentary photographer and visual storyteller known for her behind-the-scenes pieces and black-and-white work. See the work

“As a Black queer person, photography is the art form I use for self-expression.” Gabriel, who goes by gabllima, is a lifestyle and editorial photographer who’s inspired by culture, diversity, and experimentation. See the work

“As a disabled artist, I want to challenge the stock content industry’s interpretation of what it means to be young and disabled.” Oaklee is an abstract multimedia illustrator who uses bright colors and patterns to depict empowered people with disabilities. See the work

“I call my style ‘contemporary futurism,’ which combines themes of digital identity, intrapersonal conflict, and futuristic worlds.” Jahmel is a filmmaker and visual artist who draws on Jamaican roots and an interest in hip-hop culture to offer a unique, authentic, and fresh perspective. See the work

“Women have been a prominent figure in my work since I picked up a camera.” Charlee is a lifestyle, editorial, and commercial photographer who showcases strong women of every age, shape, and size in positions of power. See the work

“I have a big imagination and the dancer in me tries to create and then capture the stories I come up with.” Shoccara is a photographer who’s passionate about inclusivity and authentic representation that makes everyone feel seen and heard. See the work

“I started off making stylized 3D models—but now I create realistic artwork too.” Derek is a 3D model and animator who uses next-generation specs to create ultra-HD assets for broadcast, film, advertising, and other related fields. See the work

“I capture moments that weave together narratives of identity, culture, and the human experience.” Awa is a photographer whose work focuses on the beauty and complexity of everyday moments shared around the world. See the work

“Nature grounds me, inspires me, keeps me healthy, and keeps me curious.” Xiang is a documentary and commercial lifestyle photographer who beautifully captures his subjects just as they are—fully embracing and expressing themselves. See the work

“Photography lets me fill the gaps of representation in stock and commercial media.” Darren is a photographer and social psychologist who specializes in visual storytelling about experiences of the underrepresented. See the work

“My style is inspired by old-school animation and children’s book illustrations.” Dean is an illustrator who depicts disability in terms beyond healthcare—preferring celebratory occasions and the everyday. See the work

“I strive to show my subjects the way they see themselves—not how the world tells them they look.” Elizabeth is a commercial photographer who’s passionate about documenting diversity, showcasing adaptive fashion, and promoting mobility devices. See the work

“I've always loved hip-hop, R&B, and video game music—they inspire my moody and atmospheric style.” DeAnna is a music producer and DJ who works with bass house for different projects, plus a mix of deep house, techno, and electronica for PremiumBeat. See the work

“The people who inspire me the most are other artists who are doing interesting things on the fringe.” Jasmine is an artist and photographer whose images capture natural beauty in the everyday, particularly intimate moments of Black family life. See the work

“My style is quiet, evocative, and heavily influenced by the environment and state of mind I’m creating from.” Sophia is a food, lifestyle, and travel photographer who loves to capture images that portray the raw and authentic messiness of real life. See the work

“My work emphasizes dynamic approaches related to religion, sexuality, and identity in colonized countries.” German is a photographer who’s passionate about creating, diversifying, and empowering inclusion for the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. See the work

“I love shooting with natural light and telling the stories of my subjects.” Lucy is a photographer who aims to showcase more women in traditionally masculine spaces, like the outdoors, sports, and business. See the work

“I try every day to document life and people in my country with dignity and respect while making an effort to showcase India as it is today.” Alisha is a visual storyteller who uses data, mapping, Earth science, and photography to create context and explain larger concepts about ecology. See the work

“I’m drawn to content with dynamic and emotional values.” Ranti is an eclectic illustrator whose love for comic books, manga, and animated shows influence the whimsical twist of her cartoon-like style. See the work

“I want to challenge the stock industry to be authentic on both sides of the lens.” Alfield is a versatile photographer whose images of self-reflection and expression bridge the traditional divides between photojournalism, portraiture, and fashion. See the work

“I want to provoke empathy and awareness in society.” Mario is a multi-faceted photographer and designer who applies his colorful upbringing to his real-life storytelling style. See the work

“It's important to see faces and relationships that look like mine.” Kevin is a photo and video artist who aims to bring his documentary background to authentic portrayals of queer people and relationships. See the work

“I like that the stock industry evolves with the times.” Ebony is a dynamic visual artist who is bringing her quirky, fun, and unexpected style to the world of stock imagery. See the work

“More vertical, more culture.” Stephen is a docu-style filmmaker who is going to shake up the industry with a vertical collection of culturally diverse “generic moments.” See the work

“My craft is all about creating an emotional experience.” Josée is a thoughtful and adventurous musician who embraces the unexpected and lives for those magical moments regardless of genre. See the work

“I want to give every track a sense of singularity that is relatable.” Alexis is a trained jazz pianist with film score experience who focuses on groove and colorful chords in music that is full of imagery. See the work

“I want to bring my voice to stock music.” Corey is a multi-talented performer who is bringing genre-jumping sounds to his first foray into the world of royalty-free music. See the work

“Stock libraries need more African content.” Mbuso is a photographer who aims to increase African representation with images that use natural and artificial light, as well as unusual backgrounds and props. See the work