Dee Williams is a queer Jamaican-American photographer and visual artist whose work centers around stories of the African diaspora. Inspired by the rich diversity of unique cultures and communities, Dee seeks to celebrate those stories through fashion and portraiture, while deconstructing and redefining the monolithic views, ideas, and representations of Black culture and people from the outside. Using fashion as a backdrop for social commentary and drawing from her experience in Social Media Management for publications like Ebony Magazine, iOneDigital, and Thrillist, she shifts perspectives, particularly in media and entertainment, towards a more inclusive and diverse spotlight across multiple platforms. Her work has captured the attention of various publications, including GQ, Wired, and Essence.
After spending 8 years in New York City, Dee is now based in Los Angeles, California, where she continues to make her mark in commercial and editorial photography and challenge the status quo.
Dee is currently working full-time as Janelle Monáe and Wondaland’s Director of Content, but is always down to take some photos :)
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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 Women’s 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 NYC’s 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 — And Bolder — 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