About Blacklight Imaging
At Blacklight Imaging we take pride in shining light on extraordinary people of color thriving in the business world. Our mission is to “Train Your Mind To See The LIGHT in Every Situation” which is also a movement for Black Excellence celebrating extraordinary every day people. Blacklight Imaging was born during the 2020 pandemic. I was part of a lot of the marches happening in LA at that time and I always noticed the news crews covering us - hovering above us or on the margins making their commentary. I wondered who was documenting it from the ground? From eye level? From the perspective of the active participant instead of the bystander? My passion to fill that void surpassed my fears to take that leap of faith and create the company you see today.
About Us
We are passionate storytellers and advocates for the power of narratives to create change. We believe that every story is important, and our mission is to uplift voices, promote inclusivity, and inspire impact through our work. With a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and subject expertise, we strive to make a meaningful difference in our communities and beyond. Our journey began with a vision to amplify diverse voices and empower individuals to share their stories, and today, we continue to embrace that vision as the driving force behind everything we do.
Vision & Mission
Our vision is intricately woven into our mission, shaping the path we tread. We see a world where authenticity reigns supreme, valuing truth and transparency in our work. Our commitment to inclusivity envisions a place where all voices, regardless of background or perspective, find a platform to be heard and celebrated. With an unwavering dedication to impact, we aspire to ground our narratives in data and evidence, thereby fostering meaningful change in society. Advocacy is our calling, as we envision the transformative power of storytelling in shaping a better world. Our vision extends to bringing marginalized stories to the forefront, fostering visibility and representation, and forging connections and empathy through our work. Our passion lies in supporting individuals to share their unique stories. Through collaboration and education, we aim to ignite a collective understanding of the profound influence narratives have in driving positive transformations. Our overarching vision is to empower individuals, communities, and organizations to tell their stories with impact, affecting policy, inspiring connection, and uplifting narratives that shape our world. Ultimately, we envision a society where everyone’s story is valued, where stories become a driving force for progress and understanding.
About our CEO
Hi I’m Brittany Dacoff, born and raised in Los Angeles, California. My journey to photography started 10 years ago and it definitely wasn’t linear. It actually started with me getting a track scholarship to attend Briar Cliff University. I bought my first professional camera for the sole purpose of showing my mom exactly what Iowa - a place completely different from LA - looked like. I’d say the main reason I’m a photographer now is because I was so awful at it in the beginning. I would take pictures, and they’d come out horrible, and it created this hunger to learn how to produce better pictures. That’s a hunger that - even now as a recognized photographer - I’ve never satisfied. I always want to learn more. So while I was in college I used YouTube to teach myself how to take sharper photos, how to use shutter-speed, aperture, and ISO. I had a lot of misconceptions, especially about saturation, and I realized there was a lot that you can only learn after putting in your 10,000 hours of being a photographer. I absolutely fell in love with photography, with the ability to truly capture the moment. When I graduated with my business degree, I went into the corporate world, but I never lost sight of photography and as I got more and more dissatisfied with the industry I was working in, I leaned into developing my skill set in mixed media. I see photography as more than an art form - it’s the art of observation: finding something beautiful in an ordinary place. In 2016 I took a photo editing course and a video editing course at Santa Monica City college. This was the best thing I’ve ever done. Investing in myself helped launch me into a new level of artistry and I’ve been increasing my clientele (and my prices) ever since. Today, I’m a full time entrepreneur using my degree and corporate experience to power my own suite of business ventures, which starts and revolves around photography.
