Dee Williams (she/her) is a queer, Jamaican-American creative specializing in photography, social media strategy and content creation with a deep focus on storytelling from across the African diaspora. With 8+ years of experience driving content for major publications like Ebony Magazine, iOne Digital, and Thrillist. Dee blends editorial instinct with cultural insight to develop high-impact, visually driven campaigns that resonate across platforms.
Her work sits at the intersection of social media, identity, and communityβwhere fashion becomes a vehicle for nuanced storytelling, and social content is a tool for shifting narratives. Whether directing campaigns, managing brand voice, or creating original content, Dee brings a sharp editorial eye and a deep commitment to authentic representation of Black and queer communities.
After nearly a decade in New York and several years in Los Angeles, Dee is now based in Chicago, where she plans to continue shaping inclusive content strategies and pushing culture forward across social, commercial, and editorial spaces.
Shoot me a message if you're interested in discussing creative social and/or photography opportunities!
hi@deexdee.com
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Press
Wired - 23 Amazing Female Photographers You Should Know
EyeEm Photo - From Marginalized to Mainstream: How Dee Williams Challenges the Status Quo of Representation
Lens Culture - 35 Photographers to Watch: Celebrating International Womenβs Day 2018
PeerSpace - Creativity Through The Lens of 10 Rising Photographers
blk creatives - Why You Should Credit Photographers On Social Media
Bauce Magazine - 16 Black Female Photographers That Are Literally Killing The Game
Nylon - 21 Women Changing The Way We See Each Other
Jenesis Magazine - [Illustrative Excellence] Profile: Dee Williams
Brands I've Worked With + Features
GQ - The Real-Life Diet of Slave Play's James Cusati-Moyer
Allure - How I'm Keeping My Nail Salon Afloat During the Pandemic
Wired - Our Favorite Cosplay From NYCβs Black Comic Book Festival
Glamour - I Used Only Black-Owned Beauty Brands for a Month, and I'm in Love
Garage Magazine - At Afropunk: Black Expression Is Inherently Punk
The Zoe Report - Afropunk Brooklyn Beauty Street Style Is Better β And Bolder β Than Ever
Essence: There Were Plenty Of Men Rocking Makeup At Afropunk, Why We Love It
Hello Beautiful - Melanin Magic: How To Find Your Perfect Foundation
Madame Noire - Melanin Magic: How To Find Your Perfect Foundation Part 2
Tumblr - Women's Month #StaffPicks
The Photographic Journal - The Big Chop
i-D - The World's First Gender Neutral Store Just Opened
Nylon - Panorama Festival: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
The Girl Mob - A Durag Study
Pigeons & Planes - Everything Is Connected: An Interview with Brent Faiyaz of Sonder
Galore - Here's How Panorama Does Street Style and Girl Power
Taren Guy x Clariol #ColorConfidently Campaign - GIRL TALK: At Home Hair Color Experiences #ColorConfidently
