LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
My name is Yvette and I’m the team photographer. My passion for photography began when my mom gave me a little disposable camera for my seventh birthday. I cherished that gift and ever since then knew how special it was to capture moments. For me, photography was a side gig and hobby but shooting for People of Colour truly gave me the confidence I needed with my work.
I am extremely grateful I get to photograph different kinds of people wearing clothing that speaks their stories. Growing up in Corvallis I didn’t see much diversity around me or in the media. I want to change that now and inspire those who don’t feel heard or seen. My parents immigrated to America for a better life and I am proud to represent that today as an Asian American. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE OF HER WORK)
PHOTOGRAPHER
My name is Jade, I am currently residing in Corvallis Oregon attending Oregon State University obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Design and Innovation Management. I am a professional photographer leveraging 4 years in the industry specializing in Portrait, Lifestyle, and Product Photography.
My mission is found in curating a timeless visual bookmark for my clients to elevate their brand. Working with People of Colour has been an amazing experience. I am very fortunate to be a part of such an empowering brand targeted towards accountability, education, and inclusivity. I am moved by the opportunity to be an active ally for People of Colour and continue to generate conversation with the images that I create for the brand. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE OF HER WORK)
LEAD VIDEOGRAPHER
My name is Lorenzo and I am the team videographer. I've always loved film and the cinema since I was young and when the right time came I invested in what I wanted to create and have not looked back. Working with People of Colour has given me the creative freedom I crave for a brand that I have seen grow from the ground up. My goal is to give the opportunities and support that I've received to those that will come after me. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE OF HIS WORK)
GRAPHIC DESIGN
My name is Angel and I am a Graphic Designer and Illustrator studying at Oregon State University. My passion for art and design started at a young age but blossomed when I started bullet journaling and creating fun templates for my peers.
Having come from a predominantly white community, the lack of representation has pushed me to learn more and become an active advocate through my art. I have used my time on campus as a way to bridge conversations and be active in the Black Student Union and the cultural centers. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE OF HER WORK)
BRAND CREATOR
Darius is the creator of People of Colour Clothing and a recent graduate of Oregon State University. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee with ties to North Atlanta, he decided to move to Oregon to get out of his comfort zone. Within this transition, he experienced just how different the Pacific Northwest was from the South—primarily on the topic of diversity. He had not experienced being the only black person in a room of 100 people consistently before Oregon—he felt out of place. The environment went beyond making him uncomfortable; it brought anxiety, depression, and isolation behavior.
There came a point when shouldering his racial identity was too much for me to bear. What emerged from this situation was a concept for a brand that could both unify the P.O.C. community and provide awareness opportunities. A concept that created opportunities for people to examine their conscious behavior on race-related topics. It was this concept that changed his life—I went from moving to Oregon to study Horticulture & Public Health to graduating with a clothing brand.
PEOPLE OF COLOUR MODELS & CONTRIBUTORS
(Key Contributors) Mark brown, Jeron Rowland, Micheal Coleman, Demetrius Watts, Christopher Wilson, Caleb Michael, James Duncan II, Brandi Giles, Aik Brown, Steven Horton Jr., Hallie Borgen, Emma Deane, Justeen N. Quartey, Aaron Moffatt, Isadora C. Cardoso, Gursharan Kaur, Dorian Smith, Jonathan D. Riley, Herbert Beauclere, Will Haywood.
(Media Contributors) Sienna Kaske, Isaac Beale, Rae Ma, Conner Bates, Mohamed AlSai, Jordan Wobig, Amneet Singh, Chloe Kehn, Sierra Joyner and Hannah O’Leary.
(Published Article Writers) Jada Krening, Kevin Miller, Nia Tariq, Roman Cohen (CLICK NAMES TO READ MORE)
(Website Contribute Writers) Victoria Cali de Leon, Weam Elsheikh, Mateo Olmos, Ame Mañon, Chanti Mañon, Kobe Natachu.
(Brand Models) Evan Jones-Embry, Caleb Michael, Christopher Wilson, Audrey L Kadoya, Dominique Holman, Amber Shantell, Betsy Guadarrama, Jini Stupak, Ashli Quintela, Amanda Ekabutr, Adam Rateb, TENEN, , Elhum Ot, Lang K. Thang, Sierra Joyner, Marisol De La Torre, Mahneet Malhi, Indiya Livingston, Nora Huynh-Watkins, Paige Phillips, Bobby Xu, Sonia Camacho, Rachel, Sam Phan, Yadi, Jordan Bautista, Genesis Hansen, Randy Saran, Aiden Tariku, Jaya Lazo, Sienna Kaske, Heni, Calvin Tyler Jr., Kaila Sampson, Ammara Molvi, Serena Bruin, Isis Lowery, Jalen Moore, James Duncan II, Maela Lazaro, Lena K. Greene, Kolade Salaudeen, Joel Shungu, Nicholas Lin, Sanghyeon Yu, Weam Elsheikh, Tiffany, Lexie Gonzales, Jaydon Grant, & Bella, Gabe Frazier-Jenkins, Amanda K. Helenihi, Andrew P, Natasha Malik, Brandy Q., Ameer Fofanah, Atlas.
(Business/ Group Contributors) Element Graphics, DAMdiverse, The ladies of 3D, IG Followers & everyone who participated in POC crowdfunding campaign—special Thanks to the 55 donors.