The Black Shutter Podcast
The Black Shutter Podcast is a series of conversations with Black photographers filmmakers, editors, and creative business folks. You will hear about their work, their challenges, and their inspirations revolving around photography. The Black Shutter Podcast is hosted by Idris Talib Solomon, a creative director, photographer, and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 75 minutes
- Episodes
- 89
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ep 89 - Mark Clennon
In this episode, he shows us how a camera becomes more than gear. It’s protection. It’s prophecy. It’s a way to remember what the world works hard to forget and imagine what it’s never dared to dream…
Ep 88 - Challenging Stereotypes w/ Sianeh Kpukuyou
In this episode of Black Shutter Podcast, we sit down with photographer Sianeh Kpukuyou (@AskPhotos) to explore the power of perspective, storytelling, and representation in photography. Sianeh share…
Ep 87 - Reimagining Diversity in Media w/ Steve Jones
In this episode, Steve Jones, founder of Pocstock explores how leaders in the industry are pushing for authentic representation of marginalized communities. We discuss the crucial role of photographe…
Ep 86 - Developing a Community with Dominick Lewis
In Episode 86, we speak with Dominick Lewis, the mastermind behind Photodom—the first Black-owned camera shop in Brooklyn—as he breaks down how building community has been the key to his success. Fro…
Ep 85 - Karen Williams
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, ext…
Ep 84 - Chester Higgins Jr.
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, a…
Ep 83 - Ruddy Roye
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 …
Ep 82 - Kris Graves
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 publ…
Ep 81 - Tracey Woods
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 cov…
Ep 80 - Lawrence Agyei: Make Your Environment a Backdrop
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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 sid…
Ep 79 - Andre Wagner
Tune in to Episode 79 where we've created a live podcast episode with Brooklyn-based street photographer, Andre Wagner, at The International Center of Photography located in New York City. We speak w…
Ep 78 - Phylicia J.L. Munn
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.
Ep 77 - Gabriella Angotti
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 wom…
Ep 76 - Naeem Douglas
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.
Ep 75 - Adedayo Kosoko
Tune in to Episode 75 where we speak with Washington DC-based portrait and editorial photographer, Adedayo Kosoko, about the power of your name and living up to your greatest potential.
Ep 74 - Redeat Wondemu
If you’ve been interested in or currently practice film photography, this episode will inspire you to go purchase a bunch of rolls. We are definitely excited to dive back into the slow process of fil…
Ep 73 - Clay Williams
Brooklyn-based photographer, Clay Williams, considers himself a documentarian who focuses on the culture of food - the history, the chefs, the process, the meal itself, and the culture that brings al…
Ep 72 - Jai Lennard
Tune in to Episode 72 where we speak with Brooklyn-based commercial and editorial photographer, Jai Lennard, about the different childhood experiences that led him to his current path.
Ep 71 - Sarahbeth Maney
Tune in to Episode 71 where we speak with Detroit-based photojournalist, Sarahbeth Maney, about the power of empathy to build trust.
Ep 70 - Devin Allen
Tune in to Episode 70 where we speak with Baltimore-based street and documentary photographer, Devin Allen, about the importance of serving his community through photography.