Bay Area Women of Color Photo Project

MISSION STATEMENT-Bay Area Women of Color Photo Project (2003-2009)

Note 2010: We are "no longer" active as a photo project or event producing entity. This Blog serves as an archive for our past events, links to our information on other sites and some current community websites. Thank you to everyone to volunteered, sponsored, photographed, and modeled for our project 2003-2009.

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the “Bay Area Women of Color Photo Project” is to expand the aesthetic and cultural perception promoting artistically tasteful photographic images of Women of Color in the fine arts and elegant lifestyles.

OUR VISION

We are bringing experienced Women of Color models together with fine art & elegant fetish professional photographers to facilitate the co–creation of images that demonstrate our strength, beauty and diversity.

Woman of Color models involved in various artistic and lifestyle communities are not coming forward for a variety of reasons, but chief amongst these is the fact that the images most commonly presented are of people unlike themselves. If Women of Color that are actively involved as Fine Art & Alternative Lifestyle Models could see other Women of Color participating, they would feel included and acknowledged.

Images have the power to shape our consciousness. These artist inspired images will represent diversity and demonstrate us in a positive and exciting manner.

By encouraging and facilitating the participation of fine arts photographers, elegant fetish photographers and experienced fine arts models there will be a higher quantity of high quality artistic images of Women of Color represented in fine arts and alternative media.

INCEPTION OF AN HISTORIC IDEA: Heart & Andrew Morgan
Heart had a personal interest in fine arts and alternative photography: On the modeling side actually. Heart liked being depicted in ways that show her strength, body, sensuality,artistry and intellect as a strong–minded Woman of Color. She had been working closely with an associate of hers Mr. Andrew Morgan, professional fine arts photographer. They discussed this issue and come to the conclusion that there are very few images anywhere to be seen that depict Women of Color actively engaged in the fine arts and elegant fetish scene. In the spirit of collaboration, This is also a way for experienced models to be part of an artistic collaborative process. A model has the ability to offer inspiration for a photographer during the initial interview process and during the actual photo shoot.

In September 2003 Mr. Morgan and Heart started a project and had their first photo shoot, which was called the Bay Area Women of Color Photo Project. Its goal is to produce professional, high quality photographs of Women of Color, which depicts women in interesting and artistic ways. They wanted more images available that can be used to promote the concept of ethnic diversity, and encourage more Women of Color to emerge. The women (one man prop. model and one gender fluid male model) who have graciously modeled for us exemplify Ethnic Diversity within the WOC community ranging from Fine artists, Heterosexual, Bi-Sexual, Lesbian, Femme, Pansexual, Sub, Daddy Dyke, Daddy Dyke Divas, Butch Dyke, Femme Dyke, Leather Dyke, Domme, and various body types.

FORMER PHOTO PROJECT MANAGERS: Founder/Project Manager - Andrew Morgan. Photo Managers - Larry Utley, Shilo Mc Cabe, Jeff Compasso, Darling Propaganda and Darque of Indigo Blaque, Refa One and Crystal AM Nelson. In 2006-06 Ms. Von Livid served as a creative director/writer. (See their web LINKS - BAWOCPP tab on the right to get in contact with these photographers).

CERTIFICATE OF HONOR

The City and County of San Francisco Certificate of Honor
Presented to Bay Area Women of Color Photo Project July 23, 2005

Whereas, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, I am pleased to recognize and honor the Bay Area Women of Color Photo Project for expanding the San Franciscan spirit of lifestyle acceptance. The artwork presented by the Bay Area Women of Color Photo Project most certainly promotes concepts of ethnic diversity that San Francisco strives to Champion. Congratulations and best wishes in your future endeavors! Therefore, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City and County of San Francisco to be affixed.
Gavin Newsom, Mayor - San Francisco, CA

NOTE: Our main website has been taken down since our project ended. Therefore we are no longer doing real time events or photo shoots. Thanks so much to everyone who were part of this project.

Contact Blogger Caretaker at: BayAreaWOC(@)gmail(dot)com

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

2005 - SF Citadel Photo Installation - Larry Utley & Andrew Morgan

Installation of Photos by Larry Utley and Andrew Morgan
September 2005

Where:

San Francisco Citadel 245 8th Street SF CA

2005 - The SF Citadel and Heart presents "A Snapshot of Diversity

The SF Citadel and Heart presents "A Snapshot of Diversity"
Come and participate in a Powerful Discussion on the topic of Photography
as it relates to the Women of Color in the Fetish community.
Watch a beautiful photo slide show designed by
Andrew Morgan and presented by our WOC Panel Photographers.

Introduced by: Heart, Project Manager
Panel Moderator: Master Hines, Instructor and Artist
Panel: Larry Utley, Shilo McCabe, Andrew Morgan
Luciana Olmstead Rose, Refa One,
Ms. Von Livid, B.C., and Mistress Chun Jae-Min

When: July 23, 2005 Saturday - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Doors open 1:30
EVENT OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITIES Light Reception 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Panel Cost: $20.00 Panel & Play Party: $30.00
Play Party SPONSORED BY THE SF CITADEL: $20.00

SPONSORS: Larry Utley , Shilo McCabe , Andrew Morgan, Hoard Magazine,
Francis, Heart, & Peter Charles,
CONTRIBUTORS: Mackensie, House of Chrysty, Johan, Ms. Vonlivid,
Ms. World Leather 2005, Tara
FRIENDS: Stormy Leather, Eros Guide, Spectator.net & Purple Lotus

2004 - "DIVERSITY IN BEAUTY" SF Citadel July 30, 2004 Panel Discussion & Mini Photo Show

"DIVERSITY IN BEAUTY"
Panel Discussion & Mini Photo Show
Where: SF Citadel, San Francisco, CA

July 31st., 2004 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PANEL: B.C., Ms. Selina Raven, Empress Rae, Morningstar, Shilo McCabe, Andrew Morgan & Michael Blue
MODERATED by: Ms. ShDiva Black 2003 Dyke Diva Title Holder

Mini Photo Exhibition: Shilo McCabe, Andrew Morgan & Michael Blue
RECEPTION: 1:30 - 2:00 - Reception Catering: Paula Jane & Company

EVENT SPONSORS: Heart, Francis, Larry Utley, Andrew Morgan & Shilo McCabe
GOLD SPONSORS: Peter Charles, Ms. Kaya, Ms. Xia, Johan, Sensei Steel Reza, & Sir Mychael
PRIZES donated by: Larry Utley, Eville Designs, Bunny Floggers, Yo Yo & store.odulo.com

Monday, June 28, 2010

2005 - Shilo McCabe's Photo Installation at Stormy Leather

Stormy Leather Presents
an Installation of Photos by
Shilo McCabe
January - November 2005 (Rotating Monthly Photo Exhibition)

Where: http://www.stormyleather.com/ logo copyright
(lower gallery level) 12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m. Daily
1158 Howard Street (near 8th St.)
San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 626-1672

All Photos are Copyright 2010. Do not upload.

2008 - "Stormy Leather Presents Beauty's Lenses"

STORMY LEATHER Presents "STORMY LEATHER "
A Bay Area Women of Color Photo Project's Photographic Exhibition
February 1st - March 28th, 2008
~Experience the tantalizing photographs of the Featured
Photographers~ Andrew Morgan, Larry Utley, Refa One, and Darling Propaganda

Reception Date: Friday, February 8th - 7:30-9:30 pm (No-Host Bar)
The reception's audiovisual show is designed by Andrew Morgan and presented by our Photographers.

~Special Performance Artists~
Madame Butterfly - Shibari & Twilight Vixen Review - Burlesque

ALL PHOTOS ARE COPYRIGHT. DO NOT UPLOAD.

EVENT SPONSORS:

GOLD SPONSOR: Stormy Leather, Heart SILVER: Submissive Christine, Francis, Blackheart
BRONZE: Laurie Girl-Ms. Alameda County Leather 2007 FRIENDS: Max Rulz

2006 - "Snapshots of Diversity" - Supperclub San Francisco

Bay Area Women of Color Photo Project's

Supperclub San Francisco's Month Long Photo Exhibition

"Snapshots of Diversity"

June 5 - June 30th, 2006 Exhibition
Photographers Featured: Andrew Morgan, Larry Utley & Refa One
June 8th, 2006 Thursday - Fetish Performance Night
The audiovisual show is designed by Andrew Morgan and presented by our Photographers.
Performance Artists: Kunst-Stoff Dance Comany, Master Hines & Walder

SPONSORS: Heart, Francis, Folsom Street Events, Ms. Vonlivid
IN-KIND: Sensuous Sadie and Color3Lab
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER: Darling Propaganda Photography

2006 Pride Parade - Our Contingent - San Francisco, CA

SPONSORS: SF Pride, Heart, Ms. Gina