Our Mission

By And For is a creative collective of San Francisco Bay Area photographers committed to the work of social justice activism, anti-racism, and achieving equal rights for all sex/gender identities and physical/intellectual abilities. 

It is our collective intent to support and strengthen our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities by donating creative visual and brand services to individuals and small businesses. 

We believe in a world where all people have equal access to the capital, tools, and networks they need to be successful. We see abundance where others see scarcity and understand it is incumbent upon those of privilege to share and provide resources in order to uplift our BIPOC communities. 

We believe activism can take many forms and is best utilized through one’s strengths. As creative artists, we have the power to mirror, move, educate, and challenge people. We can shine a spotlight onto the people and things not always seen.

Just like By And For, we are a work in progress. We take ownership and accountability for our own unlearning of white supremacist ideals and engage with our growth areas from a place of honesty, openness, and, humility.