A community of diverse creators
A community of diverse creators
ABOUT POP
PURSUIT OF PORTRAITS (PoP)
Pursuit is Brooklyn-based collective that connects a community of global creators via curated experiences, brand activations, shared narratives, content creation and community building.
OUR INFRASTRUCTURE
We are inspired by the natural behaviors within the community: creative nomads, digital natives, thought leaders and social beings. We offer a breadth of programing that include intimate to large-scale events and experiences, commissioned & collaborative projects, global talent and our social platforms where we feature talent, measure partnerships and extend narratives.
OUR SERVICES
We have helped launch brands to acquire new customers, delivered world class campaign assets for our strategic partners and clients, and hosted co-branded events (virtual & in-person). Our services include scouting talent, influencer-driven campaigns, product activations, crowdsourced content, photo shoots, Instagram-driven promotions to community building initiatives.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We strive to shape culture through the power of story. In an age where social influence and popularity is the new currency, we stand for cultural diversity, inclusivity in the marketplace, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, gender equality and empowerment through uniqueness in personal and professional pursuits.
THE GLOBAL PURSUIT
1 YEAR. 5 CONTINENTS. 21+ COUNTRIES – A year long venture that started in November 2017 with the goal to bring the creative community together by bridging the gap between online and in-person connections, fostering positive relationships, providing visibility for emerging artists, and sharing stories that empower and inspire creatives globally. Learn More >
PARTNERSHIPS AT POP
Our commissioned partnerships are meticulously well-thought endeavors keeping in mind the brand voice, business goals and marketing objectives. Every nuance of deliverable is vetted out to produce content that is not only seamless but relevant through use of technology, design, insight and execution. Through PoP’s diverse global network, we have worked with creators in over 21 countries.
CREATIVE PURSUITS AT POP
Fueled by a desire to embrace diversity and celebrate inclusivity, PoP has used social media and digital influence to positively impact and support different cultures, minorities, the LGBTQ community, gender equality, including but not limited to various lifestyles & gender expressions. Our collaborations within the community are a testament to showcase the range of projects we undertake sheerly for the love of the culture and the pursuit of portraits.
PoP Network
We work with hundreds of creatives globally. email us WITH an inquiry.
PoP Network
We work with hundreds of creatives globally. email us WITH an inquiry.
THE POP NETWORK SPANS CREATIVES IN OVER 35+ COUNTRIES. BELOW ARE A FEW THAT HAVE BEEN COMMISSIONED FOR POP PROJECTS OR HAVE BEEN GUESTS AT POP MEETUPS IN THE USA AND/OR INTERNATIONALLY!
NEW YORK CITY
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@NEIVY / @HANGTW / @SO.SHAUNA / @DENNISTEJERO/ @SATANSSJ / @AGREIFPHOTOGRAPHY / @LEJOURSDECHRIS / @KANDIDPOSE / @LANGLEYSEYE / @LITAFLITA / @JACKIEMBARR / @ILLKONCEPT / @JAHARONI / @ERICKHERCULES / @STEVENONOJA / @KAITLYNMIKAYLA / @TRACYAWINO_ / @CVATIK / @JOEKENNETH / @YEAHOKAYALI / @HEAVENLYHOKULANI / @ANISHASPICE / @PAULOSALUD
LOS ANGELES / SAN FRANCISCO
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@LUTHER.REDD / @ABELINSANE / @NATHANIELGERDES / @ELIIIIJO / @STEVENJONATHAN / @TINTEDTAKES / @KINGVUDDHA / @JUSTINQUEBRAL / @JETHROALABA / @DATHIAS / @IZZEYE
MIAMI / CHICAGO / TORONTO
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@LIZZYMEJIA / @DIRTYLENS5 / @GRACE.ACHEAM / @TIRRO_ / @_ALISAREMI / @STYLEDBYHARJ
EUROPE
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@STTEVEENN / @IRENEHEIWA / @LUCIA.INERME / @AKALYLS / @ROMANREYE5 / @VICTORMATALI / @FUCKINGFLAV / @SVOTTARI / @ROSANNARION / @AITORGOIKO_
AFRICA
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@MUMBI_KEZIAH / @CLANELLEBURGER / @CLINT_MALIK / @DREAMS.WAV / @SHEM.OBARA / @ISAACGITAU / @PUJA9692 / @MJSWANEPOEL / @ALEXISNEREAH / @BRIANBETT / @SMKANDJI
MEXICO & SOUTH AMERICA
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@D.LUDOLF / OIDAANN / @O_TUPA / @LUISDALVAN / @QUAZAR_ / @WELL_RETRATOS / @OTAVIO.ST / @RENANRODRIGUESS__ / @DKAUFMANFILMS / @MATIYANEZC / @GLENCANAVESE @JIMEAROL / @PEDRODELCC / @MAURICIOVELEZC / @UELIFRISCHKNECHT / @IVO.RS / @NOEL.ALVA / @HILTONDAVILA / @CARRIEMEONMYWAY / @SRVPH / @MARK.FOTOS / @XAVI.ORTEGA / @JOSTASY / @DEMON_ANN98 / @RUTEROV / @PAVAGRAPHY / @JONNY0616 / @NNICOLASESTEBAN / @MICKEHOLGUINBELLO / @ANTONIAMENDOZAS / @AARONWALLS / @EMMACHANCERO
ASIA
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@NK7 / @BILLIEMAXWILL / @FTRNS / @KUNELGAUR / @MS_SELFPORTRAIT / @SHABRINAKOESWOLOGITO / @POINTOFVIEWS_ / @RENDY.MY / @REBECCAKARTA / @ST_ELLA / @RICHAKAL / @WLDVBS / @CHRISTINEADEL / @MOHITFORNOW / @KIWMONO / @KEPALADUA /@BILLSATYA / @CALVINAVIGATOR / @RKW_ / @RIZKYSATARI_ / @IRASWIRA / @JOEALDIMARA_ / @NABILRACHMA / @ALVANYOGI / @ADITHOLMES / @SHUKKARF / @FITRYRAMLY / @UUANJIE / @JAYDENATION / @GHIPSSSSS / @MONICAMLLR / @ASHUTOSHBINDRA /@BEAR.UANG / @NOELINEANNABELL / @_FYKAAZMAN / @TAUFIK.AKB
OUR STORY
Pursuit started with a goal to provide visibility to a diverse global audience. Much of what we see is driven by what the media dictates and somewhere along the road real connections and meaningful storytelling was lost in the race for popularity, social influence and digital content creation. Saunak Shah; PoP’s Founder and portrait photographer sought out on a mission to provide a safe space for creatives of all backgrounds and ethnicities, near and far with a goal to bring back the passion in our everyday pursuits. Saunak quit his full-time job as Associate Creative Director at IBM Interactive Experience in 2017 to venture out on the Global Pursuit to 21 countries over 1 year.
Today, via our meetups and programming efforts, Pursuit of Portraits has met over 10 thousand people in-person and created impact (not just in impressions or buzzwords but IRL) by placing community-first; supporting talent over trend, diversity over monopoly and humanity over autonomy.
