Tune in to Episode 85 where we speak with Los Angeles-based photo editor, Karen Williams. After graduating in 2008, Karen faced the harsh realities of the photo industry, struggling with low pay, extreme stress, and lack of career advancement. Burnout and instability were constant, leading her to found Black Visual Queen to combat industry injustices like racism and lack of diversity. Over 15 years, she worked with 14 companies and billion-dollar brands, turning her dream into a reality and now shares her knowledge and experiences with others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti ..read more

In this episode, Chester Higgins Jr. discusses his approach to harnessing the spirit within a photograph. He has photographed Muhammad Ali, Betty Shabazz, Gordon Parks, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and many more prominent figures. His work is in the permanent collection of the MOMA. In 2022, he was inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame museum. The wisdom in this conversation is invaluable. Chester Higgins Jr. can also be found online at: Instagram Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkshutter/support ..read more

About Ruddy: Radcliffe Roye is a Brooklyn based documentary photographer specializing in editorial and environmental portraits and photo-journalism photography. A photographer with over twelve years of experience, Radcliffe is inspired by the raw and gritty lives of grass-roots people, especially those of his homeland of Jamaica. Radcliffe strives to tell the stories of their victories and ills by bringing their voices to matte fibre paper.   Recently, Radcliffe began experimenting with interpretative photography, preferring to allow the abstract content within the frame to dictate the vo ..read more

Tune in to episode 82 where we speak again with Kris Graves, a New York City-based photographer and publisher, who details his journey from gallerist to founding Monolith Editions, a Black-owned publishing house dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices. This episode is for any artists interested in publishing their work in book format. We hope this conversation is informative and points you in the right direction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkshutter/support ..read more

Tune in to Episode 81, where we speak with Brooklyn-based photo editor and producer, Tracey Woods about the work that happens to bring photoshoots to life. She shares the transition from magazine covers to digital transitions, industry insights, and  ips for photographers to inject their personality into their images. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkshutter/support ..read more

View this episode on our YouTube channel Peace family. In this episode, we’re taking you on a journey through the lens of Lawrence Agyei. As always, we focus on more than just the picture-making side of photography; it's about stories, culture, and the real essence of photography. Here are some of the show notes. Enjoy the episode.  Dive into the Visual Chronicles: Lawrence Agyei fills us in on his background, inspirations, and how he crafts a vibe that makes people feel at home. He explores personal projects, from futuristic portraits with models to effortlessly capturing the family dyn ..read more

Tune in to Episode 79 where we speak with Brooklyn-based street photographer, Andre Wagner, about finding human connections through street photography. Andre Wagner is a photographer and artist living and working in Brooklyn, NYC. He explores and chronicles the poetic and lyrical nuances of daily life, using the city—particularly his own neighborhood and community—as his subjects. His work and practice fit into the lineage of street photography that investigates the American social landscape, often focusing his lens on themes of race, class, and cultural identity. His work has been seen in The ..read more

Tune in to Episode 78 where we speak with Los Angeles-based editorial and portrait photographer, Phylicia J.L. Munn, about her strategies for photographing celebrities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkshutter/support ..read more

Tune in to Episode 77 where we speak with Los Angeles-based photojournalist and documentary photographer, Gabriella Angotti-Jones, about the nuances of navigating the photography world as a Black woman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkshutter/support ..read more

Tune in to Episode 76 where we speak with Brooklyn-based street and portrait photographer, Naeem Douglas, about his approach to photographing strangers on the street. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkshutter/support ..read more