2026 Inglewood Photo Festival

John Simmons, ASC, received the IPF Documentary Vision Award at the 2026 Inglewood Photo Festival in recognition of his lasting contributions to documentary photography, visual storytelling, and Black visual culture. Presented in Inglewood before a local community of photographers, artists, and cultural leaders, the honor celebrated Simmons’ decades-long body of work documenting Black American life with emotional depth, historical perspective, and enduring relevance.