Apply for the Storyteller Database 

We welcome applications from photographers interested in joining the Native community once a year.


2022 Application Cycle

• Applications open January 3rd 
• Deadline to apply is January 31st
• Decisions by March 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.

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.


What does it mean to be a Native Storyteller? 

As a Native photographer you will have the ability to build relationships with a diverse community of international creators. You will be listed in our database on our website and will have direct 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 online community and participate in programming such as group discussions, exhibitions, publications, and other projects as they arise.

Native photographers have the opportunity to join the following programs that are exclusively for members:

Peer Mentorship: A six month program where photographers within the organization are paired together based on needs and interests. Each mentee sets individual goals for the program and pairs decide together how often to meet. For each program there is an introductory meeting with all mentees and a conclusion meeting.

Native Magazine: A new, annual publication that showcases work by Native photographers curated in a proposed topic. The topic for 2021 was Crossing.

Please note that we do not operate as a traditional agency. We are a platform of visibility and support for photographers so they can be their own agents.