Blk Girls Shoot RSVP

September 5–7, 2026 · Atlanta, GA

Three days.
One sisterhood.

Blk Girls Shoot 2026 is a hybrid campaign shoot + community weekend celebrating Black women in front of and behind the lens.

✦ 200+ creatives ✦ 3 cities ✦ 5 years strong
Blk Girls Shoot campaign image

2026

The Campaign

The Work

Imagery that doesn't ask permission to exist.

Every year we gather Black women — models, photographers, stylists, storytellers — to make the kind of pictures the industry tells us aren't commercial. They are. We've been proving it.

What to Expect

Three days, three pillars.

01

The Campaign Shoot

A full production day with our creative team — wardrobe, hair, makeup, and a directed shoot for the 2026 campaign that lives across our site, prints, and partner brands.

02

The Community Day

Workshops, panels, and conversations led by Black women working in fashion, editorial, and commercial photography. Open to all attendees.

03

The Send-Off

A closing dinner + screening of behind-the-scenes footage. Where the campaign becomes a memory and the community keeps going.

Why Attend

More than a shoot.
A studio you belong to.

BGS is where Black women find their visual collaborators, sharpen their craft, and leave with imagery they're proud to put their name on.

  • A campaign-grade portfolio image

    Walk away with editorial-level work shot by a Black woman behind the lens.

  • Access to working creatives

    Photographers, stylists, MUAs, and directors — all in one room, all weekend.

  • A community that doesn't disappear Monday

    You leave with relationships, a Slack, and a directory that keeps working.

  • Press, partner, and brand visibility

    Selected work runs in our 2026 partner campaigns and editorial features.

Meet Mecca

I built BGS because I needed it to exist.

I'm Mecca Clarke — photographer, founder, and the person who started Blk Girls Shoot after one too many shoots where I was the only one in the room.

What began as a single afternoon in 2021 has become a hybrid campaign + community that brings together hundreds of Black women creatives every year. The work keeps growing because the need keeps showing up.

2026 is our biggest year yet. I'd love to have you in it.

Mecca Clarke

FAQ

Asked and answered.

Who is Blk Girls Shoot for? +

Black women at every stage — whether you've never been in front of a camera or you've been shooting professionally for ten years. There's a place for you here.

Where is the event held? +

Atlanta, GA. The exact venue is shared with confirmed attendees about 30 days before the event.

Is travel and lodging included? +

Not in the base pass. We send a partner hotel block with a discounted rate to all confirmed attendees.

Do I need to be a model to attend? +

No. The Community Pass is built for non-models — creatives, photographers, stylists, writers, and the merely curious.

What's the refund policy? +

Full refunds up to 60 days before the event. After that, your pass is transferable.

Can I sponsor or partner with BGS? +

Yes. Reach out via the form below and we'll send the partner deck.

How are Creative Pass attendees selected? +

Creative Pass is limited. We review applications on a rolling basis to make sure the cohort represents a range of looks, styles, and stories.

I have another question. +

Drop it in the form below — we read everything.

RSVP

Save your seat.

Drop your info and we'll send the registration link, hotel block, and a save-the-date.