Women Photograph London Chapter

What Women Photograph London Chapter does

Women Photograph is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates the largest known curated database of women and nonbinary visual journalists, with 1,600+ members spanning 76 nations and territories. Its core product is a public searchable directory filterable by name, location, region, expertise, skills and certifications, and demographic data, supplemented by a gated private database with extended contact information and a spreadsheet-based search tool for photo editors, curators, and art directors who apply and pay an annual contribution. The organization supplements the database with three programmatic pillars: an annual grants program disbursing $2,500–$10,000 project awards (sponsored by Nikon, Getty Images, Women's Equality Center), a mentorship program running eight consecutive yearly cohorts (sponsored by Leica USA, Adobe, Leonian Foundation), and an annual in-person workshop.

Revenue is diversified across five streams: tax-deductible individual and corporate donations/contributions (primary, with 100% of contributions directed to programs), annual subscription-like contributions from institutional partners for private database access (16 named media and nonprofit organizations), merchandise sales through its own e-commerce store ($25–$55 per item), annual 'Year in Pictures' softcover publications at ~$25, and one-time photobook sales — most notably 'What We See' published in March 2023 by White Lion Publishing and distributed through Amazon, IndieBound, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and international retailers. Distribution combines direct e-commerce, third-party book retail, application-gated enterprise database licensing, and an institutional partner network; demand generation is community-led via the website, newsletter, organic social, events/panels, and earned media coverage in outlets including BBC, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The New York Times, and National Geographic.

Name

Women Photograph London Chapter

Legal name

Women Photograph

Website

https://womenphotograph.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women Photograph is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the largest known database of women and nonbinary visual journalists (1,600+ members, 76+ nations), supplementing it with grants, mentorship, workshops, and photobooks for photographers and the media organizations that hire them.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photojournalism Diversity Nonprofit

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Photographic Services (54192), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits (BPAGAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Photography & Videography Arts Programs (EDAMAAAC), Photography & Photo Production (BPAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Photographer database services
• Visual journalism grants
• Photojournalism mentorship
• Diversity in photography
• Photography community network

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting the nonprofit's mission. 100% of contributions go towards Women Photograph initiatives including grants, travel fund, data collection, exhibitions, publications, and annual workshops.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including hoodies, sweatshirts, tote bags, onesies, trucker hats, and dad hats through their online store. Prices range from $25-$55 per item.
3. Annual Publications: Sale of annual Year in Pictures publications featuring 100 photographers' work from each year. Available as 6x6 inch softcover booklets at $24-$25 each.
4. Book Sales - What We See: Sale of the inaugural photobook 'What We See: Women & Nonbinary Perspectives Through the Lens' published by White Lion Publishing, featuring 100 photographers' work. Available through Amazon, IndieBound, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and international retailers.
5. Private Database Access Subscription: Annual contribution required for access to the private database, which includes extended contact information and spreadsheet-based searching for industry professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Women Photograph operates a searchable online database of women and nonbinary visual journalists, providing free public directory access and a paid private database tier with extended contact details for photo editors, curators, and art directors. The nonprofit supplements this core database with recurring programs: annual grants ($2,500–$10,000 project funding), an industry mentorship program, annual workshops, and publications such as the 'What We See' photobook and 'Year in Pictures' annuals. The database and programs collectively support over 1,600 members across 76+ nations.

Product overview

Women Photograph is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating a database of women and nonbinary visual journalists, supplemented by grants, mentorship, and workshop programs. The organization also publishes the 'What We See' photobook and sells branded merchandise through its store. The core offering is the photographer database which includes both public search functionality and a private database for industry professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women Photograph Database A searchable online directory of women and nonbinary visual journalists. The public version allows filtering by name, location, region, expertise, skills & certifications, and demographic data; a private version (available to photo editors, curators, and art directors via application and an annual contribution) provides extended contact information and a spreadsheet-based search for streamlined lookups by location and skillset.
• Women Photograph Store Merchandise Direct-to-consumer branded merchandise including Cropped Hoodie ($55), Unisex Cotton Sweatshirt ($55), Zip Hoodie ($55), Legends Tote Bag ($25), Onesie ($30), Camo Trucker Hat ($35), and Dad Hat ($30).
• Women Photograph Annual Annual 'Year in Pictures' retrospective publication sold as a 6x6 inch softcover booklet at $25 each, featuring 100 photographs from members. Available years span 2018 through 2025.
• What We See Photobook 224-page inaugural photobook published in partnership with White Lion Publishing (a Quarto imprint), featuring 100 photographs from women and nonbinary photographers across 50 years of visual history. Distributed through Amazon, IndieBound, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and international retailers at standard retail pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 applications received for COVID-19 Emergency Fund in 5 days, demonstrating high demand for support
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• San Francisco ChroniclecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• NBC NewscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• MSNBC DigitalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• TIMEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• HuffPostcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• POLITICO EuropecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• The Nature ConservancycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• Atlas ObscuracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• U.S. News & World ReportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• Coda StorycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• NaturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• The 19th NewscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• FortunecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• High Country NewscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• STAT NewscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• The New RepubliccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner with access to Women Photograph private database for hiring diverse visual journalists
• AdobecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided year-long license to Adobe editing suite for 2023 mentorship cohort
• Centre for British PhotographycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent host for What We See book launch in London on March 7, 2023
• Frontline ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent host for What We See panel discussion in London on March 8, 2023
• Wex PhotominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of What We See panel event at Frontline Club in London
• QuartoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublisher of What We See book under White Lion Publishing imprint
• International Center of PhotographyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of What We See book launch panel in NYC with Women Photograph founder Daniella Zalcman and contributors
• SF CameraworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent host for What We See panel in San Francisco on July 20, 2023
• PhotovillecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibition venue for What We See at Photoville NYC in June 2023

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/womenphotograph
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-photograph-london-chapter

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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