Photographer Life Check

Image makers cannot stop talking about this film!! 😭 Director and DP, Ashley O’shay sits down with Qurissy to discuss Sinners on episode 14! Hopefully the first conversation of a few about SInners 👀 …

Episode 13 with Taylor Washington highlights the importance of self-discovery and the continuous pursuit of creativity in the ever-changing landscape of art. In this conversation, Taylor and Qurissy …

In this moving conversation, Qurissy sits down with archivist and photographer Da’Shaunae Marisa to explore the transformative intersections of grief, family, memory, and creativity. Together, they r…

When it comes to having a signature editing style, Breyona Holt nails it. In this episode, Qurissy chats with Breyona about how she found her style through play, experimentation, and listening to the…

SHAWTY IS A TEN! Dakotah Whiting teaches us how to be a good guest while traveling and shooting in episode TEN! Guys, we’re in the double digits!! What a milestone. To celebrate, we deep dived into s…

On this week’s episode Qurissy talks to Kayla Sullers, the Eastside Chicagoan, Filmmaker and Cinematographer! Our convo was largely about her commitment to education and mentorship for aspiring filmm…

POWER TO THE PEOPLE! Amandla shares her experiences with spirituality, community, and the influence of her revolutionary family background on her artistic vision. Our conversation delves into the imp…

In this week’s episode host Qurissy sits down with cinematographer Sade Ndya! We explore Ndya’s journey in the film industry, the importance of community organizing, and the challenges faced as a Bla…

Shoutout to our first Pulitzer Prize Finalist guest, Professor of Photography, courtney coles! We dive into courtney’s ongoing photo series “Momma”, becoming a pulitzer prize finalist, & how people b…

So excited to have our first Chicago native guest on the pod!  Maya Iman joins us to talk about how the last couple of years have been all about *the pivot*—and how sometimes, letting go of control i…

This week, we talk with Mckayla Chandler about the thoughtful steps she’s taking—both behind the lens and beyond it—to archive her family’s images and creative work. We also dive into her incredible …

On today’s episode, we sit down with Kelli Scates to explore her journey to owning a photo studio and how others can bring their own studio dreams to life. But it’s not all fun and photoshoots—we get…

In this episode of Photographer Life Check, host Qurissy engages in a deep conversation with photographer Rashida about her unique approach to creativity, the influence of music and spirituality in h…

In our first episode, host Qurissy interviews Tumi Adelaye, a talented art photographer and creative director. Tumi shares her journey from a first-generation Nigerian American to becoming a conceptu…

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