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On November 1st at 6 Spin Street, Cape Town, we're exploring a fundamental question facing every African visual creator: How do you build sustainable income from authentic work without compromising your cultural voice? 

This Conversations on Creativity session examines how stock photography transforms creative revenue streams when platforms prioritize ethical commerce over extraction. 

We'll discuss PICHA Stock's 50% revenue-sharing model and what it means for photographers building sustainable practices, explore how authentic Afrocentric visual narratives connect with global markets, and celebrate the launch of 

—a collection featuring 10 photographers from Kenya, Brazil, South Africa, Ghana, the USA, and Nigeria. 

The conversation addresses practical questions around platform selection, pricing strategies, licensing rights, and building portfolios that command fair compensation while maintaining cultural integrity. 

This isn't theoretical discussion about "representation"—it's examining how ethical visual commerce actually functions and what creators need to know about monetizing authentic storytelling in global markets.

A visual storytelling platform offering Afrocentric stock photography and video footage created by global Black and Afrocentric creatives. They return 50% of every license directly to creators—ethical storytelling that begins with who's behind the lens.

A non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among young African creatives. Since 2011, we've hosted 180+ creatives through our Conversations on Creativity series, creating space for honest dialogue about building sustainable creative careers across the continent.

#ConversationsonCreativity - Weaving Stories with Picha Stock