Leica Women Foto Project x VII Mentor Program

From the "Healers: Sex Work as a Calling" series. ©Natalia Neuhaus for the VII Mentor Program

We are delighted to announce, in collaboration with Leica Camera USA, the launch of The Leica Women Foto Project x VII Mentor Program on International Women’s Day.

This program aims to support the professional development of emerging female photographers by providing essential resources. The selected mentees are Brooklynn T. Kascel, Jackie Molloy, and Natalia Neuhaus.

Each mentee will receive a 12-month photography mentorship, representation by VII, the opportunity to exhibit their work at a Leica Gallery, and a 12-month loan of a Leica Q2 camera to enhance their photography skills.

Selected Mentees


VOTE MORALLY, ABORTION AND GAY MARRIAGE IS NOT GOD'S PLAN", is written by hand on a sign next to a well-traveled road. Raymond, Iowa. 2021. © Brooklynn T. Kascel.
VOTE MORALLY, ABORTION AND GAY MARRIAGE IS NOT GOD'S PLAN", is written by hand on a sign next to a well-traveled road. Raymond, Iowa. 2021. © Brooklynn T. Kascel.
Sarah rolls over after just waking up to check on Charlotte McKnight on Aug. 6, 2019 in Manhattan, NY. Sarah made sure to check on the baby as soon as she woke up, "I have big fear of death since she was born, afraid of her dying, of me dying, my mom. I realized how much bigger life is now than just my own little world. My life expanded and now there is a lot more at stake." © Jackie Molloy.
Sarah rolls over after just waking up to check on Charlotte McKnight on Aug. 6, 2019 in Manhattan, NY. Sarah made sure to check on the baby as soon as she woke up, "I have big fear of death since she was born, afraid of her dying, of me dying, my mom. I realized how much bigger life is now than just my own little world. My life expanded and now there is a lot more at stake." © Jackie Molloy.
Jackie Molloy →
New York City, USA
Performer KingQueen relaxes at home in Bed-Stuy, Aug. 26, 2021. KingQueen's Instagram bio reads "Born a King, soul of a Queen," and identifies as they/them/it. KingQueen's day job is teaching swimming lessons to kids in Williamsburg. © Natalia Neuhaus.
Performer KingQueen relaxes at home in Bed-Stuy, Aug. 26, 2021. KingQueen's Instagram bio reads "Born a King, soul of a Queen," and identifies as they/them/it. KingQueen's day job is teaching swimming lessons to kids in Williamsburg. © Natalia Neuhaus.
Natalia Neuhaus →
New York City, USA