Connections
At the core of our mission is the belief that community, mentorship, and access can change everything.
How we connect
Mentorship
Each year, three DPPF grantees work with two mentors each through a program that provides funding and resources to support their goals. Together, they develop a personalized plan to strengthen their work, navigate career decisions, and build connections with the DPPF Advisory Board and the wider photography community.
The Advisory Board
The sense of community extends beyond the Gathering and formal mentorship program, as grantees have access to the wealth of expertise and generosity of the entire Advisory Board. These relationships with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals help emerging photographers build confidence in their work and feel a sense of belonging within the profession.
Advocacy
These relationships go beyond advice. Established professionals can introduce emerging photographers to colleagues, champion their work, and help them access opportunities that might otherwise feel out of reach.
