This is her second historic cover!
London photographer Nadine Ijewere just made history as the first Black woman to shoot a cover for American Vogue, The Cut reports.
Ijewere is no stranger to firsts; she was also the first woman of color to shoot a British Vogue cover in 2018. When speaking to the magazine about the lack of diversity in the industry she said, "When I was studying, there were virtually no female photographers of colour...I feel like in doing this I'm proving to younger girls from a similar background that it's achievable. It also feels like part of a broader shift within our culture to include far more diversity, both behind the camera and in front of it."
The Jamaican-Nigerian photographer worked with fellow trailblazer, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, who served as stylist and fashion editor for this historic cover. In January 2021, Karefa-Johnson made history as the first Black woman to style a Vogue cover. As she continues to break down walls, Ijewere hopes her work will pave the way for more Black women in a historically male-dominated industry.
"As a young Black woman, I didn't imagine that I would one day have the opportunity to shoot a cover for American Vogue. I'm so honored to have been able to work with my fellow sister Gabriella Karefa-Johnson. I hope this encourages Black women that there is space for us to take in this industry," the 29-year-old said.
Keep capturing the beauty of the world, Nadine! Congratulations!
Photo Courtesy of Vogue UK/Vogue US