Our sole purpose is to champion inclusion of Black and POC talent in photography

Since 2017 The Colour Balance has hosted workshops, delivered information to our community that supports access, and connect those seeking opportunity to industry professionals.

We hope to build representation in UK photography that inspires generations to come.

We continue to add to our services and build our community of allies and supporters, in an effort to make photo sets as inclusive behind the lens as they are in front of it.

Follow our journey

 
We’re back with more, ‘Industry Insights’, a series focused on bringing you inside information from professionals with first-hand experience. Next up in our series we’ve been speaking to Sarah Thomson at advertising agency @
Are you booked and busy? 💻☎️ If you could offer paid opportunities to the assistants listed in our directory get in touch for access. It’s a free, open resource for all. . . . #thecolourbalance #diversity #photography #photoshoot #represen
It’s Black inclusion Week! This is an annual event which aims to celebrate and highlight the importance of Black inclusion and uplift Black voices. This year’s theme 'Together for a Better Tomorrow'. Use our open resource photo assistan
Our ‘Introduction to Assisting’ workshops guide attendees through the basic duties of photo assistants on shoot days. If you are Black or POC, interested in photo assisting opportunities and would like to attend our workshops in May 202
It’s a good day to be inclusive! We’re encouraged by all the support we’ve received and the many bookings of assistants listed in our directory. It’s an open resource for all. Get in touch for access. . . . #thecolourbalanc
We’re always looking at ways to make the industry more accessible for the Black and POC community and seeking opportunities to break down barriers to access. With this in mind we’ve created a new series, ‘Industry Insights’,
Our ‘Introduction to Assisting’ workshops guide attendees through the basic duties of assistants on shoot days 📸 If you are Black or POC and interested in breaking into the industry through photo assisting opportunities drop us a DM. 📩
Read the temperature of the room 🌡 If your sets aren’t inclusive, its time for change ⚖️ We are committed to making photo sets as inclusive behind the lens as you see in front of it. If you are in a position to train the next generation of p
📸 Our network is constantly expanding 📸 We are committed to making photo sets as inclusive behind the lens as you see in front of it. If you are in a position to train the next generation of photographers, request access to our directory of Black
Wrapping up our celebration of Black History Month and paying homage to another photographer who lit the way for inclusion in photography. Who: Neil Kenlock When: Kenlock was the official photographer of the British Black Panther movement in th
Celebrating Black Photographers this #blackhistorymonth 📸 Who: Ingrid Pollard When: Since the 80’s Popular Works: Ingrid was born in Guyana in 1953. Her photographic work explores Britain’s hidden histories associated with Afr
Looking back and celebrating pioneers in photography who captured Black British History 📸 Who: Charlie Phillips When: 60’s & 70’s Popular Works: Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1944, Roland 'Charlie' Phillips moved to Britai