Photographer Life Check

Qurissy and Priscillia Grubo explore the multifaceted world of brand photography, particularly through the lens of Priscillia's experiences as a black woman photographer in Munich, Germany. Going ove…

In this episode, Qurissy speaks with Aspen Cierra, a travel photographer, about transitioning your niche. Aspen fills us in on how just 2 years ago she transitioned into becoming a travel photographe…

“You deserve to be perceived” 

Denita shares her journey as a photographer and new mother, discussing the challenges of maintaining creativity with motherhood. (Actually,  the second mom we’ve had on …

✨Trigger Warning✨ 

We discuss themes of sexual assault in this episode. While it is not graphic we want to give everyone the opportunity to take care of themselves during and after this listen. Feel f…

We couldn’t let Tonika leave without doing the last segments!!! So, we actually did in fact let her leave, we ran out of time…she has things to do, don't be selfish. But we brought her back 🎉 to put …

We taking it out south this week!! Photographer and social justice artist Tonika Lewis Johnson discusses her impactful projects, Folded Map which connects residents from different neighborhoods in Ch…

This week’s episode of Photographer Life Check, Qurissy sits down with photographer and set designer Ariana Bailey. They discuss Ariana's unique style, her transition into creative direction, and the…

Happy Half Birthday to US!!! On this very special 6 month anniversary episode, our guest  Nailah and host Qurissy talk color grading, editing ethics, and the importance of authenticity & personal sty…

We getting grown over here!! Episode 26 explores Bri Ali’s photography journey - particularly as a sports photographer within the NFL. But please be clear - SHE SHOOTS EVERYTHING! We go into the impo…

To celebrate Black Music Month, BWP teamed up with Live Nation Urban for the Black Creatives Music Summit at the BWP Summit featuring Megan Sumpton. In this episode, Megan gets real about her path in…

In this special collaboration with Story Time by Adam Davis, three of the four Black Magic Rodeo Residency women artists — including our host, Qurissy — come together to reflect on their time in Tuls…

Happy Birthday BWP!!! Our founder, Polly Irungu joins us on the anniversary of BWP to reflect on five years of building Black Women Photographers into a thriving global community. We talk about what …

Yall know we love archives here!!! Alexis Hunley sits down with Qurissy to share her journey as a photographer and archivist, reflecting on the profound influence of her grandmother on her artistic p…

Happy Black Music Month! This year, Black Women Photographers is proud to expand our annual summit by launching a brand-new event focused entirely on Black women in music. 

In partnership with Live Na…

Nanichi Oliva graces Photographer Life Check to talk about the intersection of photography, identity, and community, particularly focusing on the experiences of Afro-Puerto Rican identity as image ma…

In this episode, host Qurissy and guest Jazmin Jenay explore the intersections of art, identity, and representation. We get into Jazmin’ Jazzzzzzzzz shares her journey as a photographer, filmmaker an…

Solo mini sode! Our first time doing this. But we wanna check in with yall and know what yall thinking - let us know in the chat of wherever you like to find us or email us at photographerlifecheck@g…

On episode 17, Kawai Matthews shares her insights on thriving as a creative professional, emphasizing the importance of community, preparation, and leadership. Kawai's journey reflects her commitment…

The creator of the 85mil series, Zay Monae, joins Qurissy for Episode 16! While many know Zay for her dynamic event photography, she’s so much more than that. We talk about what motivates her unique …

In this powerful episode, Qurissy sits down with Director & Photographer, Kalynn Youngblood to explore the healing power of art and the ways movement, memory, and expression shape our stories. Kalynn…