Meet Our 2025 Adobe Lightroom Keynote Speaker: Myesha Evon
On Saturday, October 25th, the acclaimed Brooklyn-based director and photographer Myesha Evon delivered an inspiring keynote session as part of the 2025 Black Women Photographers Summit that is sponsored by Adobe Lightroom.
✨ Known for her deeply intentional visual narratives that honor legacy, labor, love, and self-identity within underrepresented communities, Myesha brings an extraordinary eye for authenticity and cultural resonance.
✨ In this 90-minute session, Myesha shared her creative journey—from her Cleveland roots to shaping campaigns for global brands like Nike Jordan, Dior, PATTERN Beauty, and Cecred, and her editorial contributions to TIME, Vogue Portugal, Essence, and The New York Times. She reflected on how storytelling, representation, and history inform her practice and how she uses photography as a means to preserve and celebrate Black life and artistry.
✨ Following the conversation, Myesha lead a live 30-minute Adobe Lightroom image editing demonstration, offering an intimate look into her post-production process. Attendees gained insight into her color theory, tonal choices, and how she maintains emotional depth and visual integrity from capture to final image.
✨ This keynote was an exciting opportunity to learn from one of today’s leading voices in visual culture—a creative whose work redefines standards of beauty, power, and presence through her lens.
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Over the past four years, the Black Women Photographers Summit has grown into an essential space for connection, learning, and growth. It has become the go-to 100% free summit for Black and African women creatives around the world.
We’ve been honored to host incredible speakers such as Dana Scruggs, Kihmberlie, Martine Séverin, Naoe Jarmon, Lọlá Ákínmádé, Jessy J Photo, Cheriss May, Dee Dwyer, Zandile Ndhlovu, Audrey Woulard, CreativeSoul Photography, Raven B. Varona, Ivy Awino, Sade Ndya, Lola Flash, Kyra Knox, and many more — all sharing their insights and stories.
Thanks to the continued support of Adobe Lightroom, the 2025 Summit was our most impactful yet, featuring inspiring conversations, free portfolio reviews, and valuable networking opportunities with both established and emerging creatives.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, this summit was the perfect space to hone your craft and connect with a supportive community.
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Two Hours with Dana Scruggs
Replay our 2024 BWP Summit Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Keynote event with one of the most influential photographers of our time, Dana Scruggs.
Originally from the Southside of Chicago, Dana Scruggs lives and works in New York as a Photographer and Director. Her work focuses on movement, abstraction and evoking emotion from the bodily form. Dana’s unique vision has been utilized by many brands and publications globally. Her fine art prints have been acquired by The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and The National Museum of African American History and Culture at The Smithsonian. Her work has toured globally with The New Black Vanguard exhibition and at Fotografiska.
A Conversation with Kahran and Regis of CreativeSoul Photography
At the 2023 BWP Summit, the talented duo behind CreativeSoul Photography took the stage to share their inspiring journey of building their brand from the ground up. They offered a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, strategies, and decisions that shaped their success. In addition to discussing their entrepreneurial journey, CreativeSoul Photography delved into the process of turning their creative ideas into reality. From conceptualizing unique photo shoots to executing them flawlessly, they provided invaluable insights into the importance of vision, collaboration, and persistence in the creative industry. Their story serves as a powerful reminder of how passion and dedication can transform artistic dreams into a thriving business.
A Conversation with Raven B. Varona
At the inaugural 2022 BWP Summit, Polly Irungu sits down with Raven B. Varona.
Raven B. Varona also known as "RavieB" is a photographer born and raised in The Bronx, NY. She began her photography career shooting concerts and events in downtown New York. Capturing these important cultural moments sparked her photography career. Her work is intimate and colorful. She prioritizes the subject from a very feminine perspective. When looking at her photos, she wants you to feel a familiarity between her and her subjects.