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Capturing the Beauty of Expectants of Color

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The Melanin Bump is a photo collection of Bumps of Color. All shades and all sizes. The series offers maternity shoots for Moms who are unable to afford such a capture to remember their time being pregnant.

Now that you have seen the collection’s amazingly beautiful Bumps, check out the Project’s group shots. 

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Upcoming Cities...

Toronto's Third Maternity Shoot Happening on Sunday August 2nd 2020

We’re Back! After a long hiatus, we’ve booked our third Melanin Bump shoot in TORONTO, ON Canada! Join us in Toronto’s Third City-Wide Maternity Shoot for Melaninated Mommas. 

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Upcoming events...

The Melanin Bump Founder Alleah Erica Clarke Holding and Breastfeeding Son in backdrop with text overlay. Overlay text reads The Melanin Bump Presents Black Chest/Breastfeeding GTA Shoot 2020. Model Search for Five (5) Black Chest/Breastfeeding Parents with their Baby/Child(ren) in the Greater Toronto Area for a Black Breastfeeding Week Photography Campaign. Friday | August 7, 2020 | 11 AM - 4 PM (Rain Date) August 8 | 1PM-6PM GTA Location Provided to Registrants. Model compensation: $100CAD open to all Shades and Age of Baby/Child(ren). Register at www.themelaninbump.com" The bottom graphic is The Melanin Bump Logo in a circle with circles of different shades surrounding the print logo "The Melanin Bump".
The Melanin Bump Founder Alleah Erica Clarke Holding and Breastfeeding Son in backdrop with text overlay. Overlay text reads The Melanin Bump Presents Black Chest/Breastfeeding Shoot 2020 Greater Toronto Area Shoot Details. Model Search for Five (5) Black Chest/Breastfeeding Parents and Baby/Toddler/Multiples in the GTA. Each modeling set is compensated for the entire shoot $100CAD for 5 Hours. Models are asked to submit their #LetsTellYourStory, short story on their journey Chest/Breastfeeding. Models must have neutral, browns, greys, black, and/or white wardrobe colours for shoot. [See Next Graphic for Example]. Friday | August 7, 2020 | 11 AM - 4 PM (Rain Date) August 8 | 1PM-6PM GTA Location Provided to Registrants. Model compensation: $100CAD open to all Shades and Age of Baby/Child(ren). Register at www.themelaninbump.com" The bottom graphic is The Melanin Bump Logo in a circle with circles of different shades surrounding the print logo "The Melanin Bump”.
The Melanin Bump Founder Alleah Erica Clarke Holding and Breastfeeding Son in backdrop with text overlay. Overlay text reads The Melanin Bump Presents Black Chest/Breastfeeding Shoot 2020 Wardrobe Colour Details. In the center picture collage of a neutral colour palette, and clothing suggestions in the brown, tan, black, grey, and white fabric, accessory, and shoe colours for the shoot. Bottom text reads: Friday | August 7, 2020 | 11 AM - 4 PM (Rain Date) August 8 | 1PM-6PM GTA Location Provided to Registrants. Model compensation: $100CAD open to all Shades and Age of Baby/Child(ren). Register at www.themelaninbump.com" The bottom graphic is The Melanin Bump Logo in a circle with circles of different shades surrounding the print logo "The Melanin Bump".

We’re hosting a Black Chest/Breastfeeding Photoshoot in the Greater Toronto Area.  We’re looking for 5 Models with their Baby/Child(ren). Models selected will be compensated. If you are interested, click below to register.  

Register for Toronto's Black Chest/Breastfeeding Shoot

CONtributors alert...

e need supporters for the melanin bumps participating in The Melanin Bump Project. Solicitations for donors, contributors, and subscribers

As we are readying for our first shoot post-suspension for Covid-19, we are in need of supplies to ensure the safety of Bumps that participate in the photoshoot, including face masks, gloves, and hand sanitiser. 

In addition to caring for the Bumps with Manicures, Pedicures, Hair, and Makeup, the cost to support the project has increased. 

The project needs supporters to help our Bumps who are unable to afford a maternity shoot and a little pamper care, especially in these times. 

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need to knows...

Are you expecting and want to participate in The Melanin Bump? Click below to fill out The Participant Interview.

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The Melanin Bump Photo Collection is supported by Participants, Sharers, Contributors and Collaborators. Click below to be a Contributor.

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what the Bumps have said...

I discovered the Melanin Bump thanks to my doula and working with Alleah was truly an amazing experience. From her warm personality, to her beautiful eye for capturing moments, the overall experience was wonderful. I think it is amazing to have another woman of color using her platform to shine light on other women of color and to highlight us and our stories, our struggles and our triumphs. I would absolutely recommend others to work with Alleah and the Melanin Bump.

Dominiece Clifton

Baltimore Melanin Bump

Dominiece Clifton Maternity Shoot in the Warehouse District of Baltimore Maryland
Jessica Taylor

I had a wonderful experience with my group photo shoot!!! The individual and group photos turned out amazing! Everyone loves them and I am just in awe. I’m so blessed to have found The Melanin Bump. I highly recommend!!!

Jessica V. Taylor

Baltimore Melanin Bump

meet the drive behind the project...

With a love for expectants and capturing the beauty in creation, meet Alleah Erica Clarke, The Photographer.

Love what she does? Want to learn more about her vision and dream for all Melanin Bumps? Connect with her.