Black Heritage in NI; Hidden History project – Photography Services
About the project
The Black Heritage Project is a community-focused initiative that explores and celebrates Black history, heritage, culture and contributions through education, engagement and creative activities. The project aims to increase awareness and understanding of Black history while encouraging dialogue, inclusion and community participation by unearthing the contributions made by Black people to Northern Ireland and recognising the existing historical links between Northern Ireland and histories of slavery, colonialism, segregation and Black innovation.
The project also advocates for the inclusion and teaching of Black history and heritage within schools and educational settings, supporting greater representation, understanding and inclusive learning opportunities for young people.
The wider project includes exhibitions, workshops, educational activities, public events and digital content designed to engage diverse audiences across communities, schools and organisations.
About the Contemporary Voices Exhibition
The Contemporary Voices Exhibition will highlight the stories, experiences and contributions of contemporary Black individuals and communities through portrait photography and storytelling.
As part of this exhibition, we are seeking a photographer to capture professional headshots and portrait images for exhibition and promotional purposes.
Photography sessions will primarily take place in Derry/Londonderry, with a smaller number of sessions expected in Liverpool. We anticipate that the Liverpool photography sessions can be scheduled and completed within one day, subject to availability and final scheduling arrangements.
Scope of Work
We are seeking quotations from experienced photographers for professional portrait and headshot photography services.
Services required
- Professional headshot and portrait photography
- Portable studio or lighting setup where required
- Photography sessions across agreed locations
- Editing and retouching of selected images
- Delivery of high-resolution edited digital images
Equipment Requirements
Applicants should provide their own professional photography equipment, including:
- Professional camera equipment
- Lighting equipment
- Backdrops or portable studio setup
- Editing software
Deliverables
The successful applicant will be expected to provide:
- Professionally edited high-resolution digital images for exhibition purposes
- Web-ready versions of images
- Secure digital transfer of all images
Essential Experience
- Relevant experience in portrait or exhibition photography
- Ability to produce high-quality professional images
- Experience editing and retouching photographs
- Strong communication and organisational skills
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within heritage, arts, education or community-focused projects is desirable.
Submission Information
Applicants are requested to submit:
- A short introduction to themselves or their organisation
- Examples of previous portrait photography work or portfolio links
- Availability for the project period
- A quotation for the proposed services
Please send submissions to: Aynaz.zarif@nwmf.org.uk
Submission Deadline: 24 July 2026
