We welcome applications from photographers interested in joining the Native community twice each year.

The Winter 2021 application cycle is now open.


Winter 2021

• Applications open January 4th
• Deadline to apply is January 31st
• Decisions by March 1st

Summer 2021

• Applications open July 1st 
• Deadline to apply is July 31st
• Decisions by September 1st

Application Requirements

• CV and Biography
• Location
• Statement of purpose including: short term and long term goals, motivation (Why Native?), and expectations from membership 
• One (personal) visual project completed
• One publication in any media 
• Full working website 
• All materials must be submitted through Visura as one story submission (private, public, or exclusive) by midnight on the deadline (NYC time) for consideration. View our Open Call here to submit your application.

What does it mean to be a Native Photographer?

It is important to note that we do not operate as a traditional agency as we have become a platform of visibility and support for photographers so they can be their own agents.

As a Native photographer you will have the ability to build relationships with a diverse community of international creators. You will have support from the Native team for feedback on projects, pitches, and questions / concerns about the industry.
 
We expect photographers to be active participants in our community by joining monthly group calls and participating in group discussions, exhibitions, publications, and other projects.

Selected photographers will be expected to sign a contract to join our database for at least one full year. After the first year, there is the option to continue on with the organization or exit with one month notice.


Outside of Application Periods

Outside of our application periods we consider photographers to takeover our Instagram account. For more information on how to be considered, please email nativeinstagram@gmail.com.