The Black Shutter Podcast

Tune in to Episode 49 where we speak with Ghanaian documentary photographer, Francis Kokoroko, about the importance of sharing photos of your community. Black photographers have documented their comm…

Tune in to Episode 48, where we speak with Metro-Atlanta-based photojournalist and documentary photographer Alyssa Pointer about her journey away from home that leads her back to her home.

Tune in to Episode 47 where we speak with Los Angeles-based documentary and sports photographer, Joseph Louis Sherman Jr. about taking risks to gain clarity.

Tune in to Episode 46, where we speak with Los Angeles-based video and photojournalist Harrison Hill about his upbringing in Louisville, Kentucky, having journalists' parents, and the importance of h…

Tune in to Episode 45, where we speak with Chicago-based portrait, commercial and unit stills photographer, Parrish Lewis about taking leaps, betting on himself, and answering to his calling.

Tune in to Episode 44 where we speak with Los Angeles-based photographer and cinematographer, John Simmons, ASC about his upbringing in Chicago and his transition into cinematography.

Tune in to Episode 43, where we speak with Washington DC-based photojournalist and protest photographer Tony Mobley about the importance of Black photographers documenting Black history and events.

In episode 42, where we speak with Portland, OR-based photojournalist, sports, portrait, and commercial photographer, Ivan McClellan about what it means to find his tribe within the Black Rodeo cultu…

Tune in to episode 41, where we speak with Washington, DC portrait photographer, Kirth Bobb, about photographing with compassion and the magic hidden within images.

Tune in to Episode 40 where we speak with Durham, NC-based photographer, Cornell Watson, about documenting the Black experience in White spaces.

Tune in to Episode 39, where we speak with Brooklyn-based fashion, street, portrait, and commercial photographer, Russell Frederick. We discuss the importance of pursuing your craft despite oppositio…

Tune in to Episode 38 where we speak with Brooklyn-based documentary, commercial and portrait photographer, Aundre Larrow. We discuss what it means to be authentic as a person and how that translates…

Tune in to Episode 37 where we speak with Brooklyn-based fashion, portrait, and wedding photographer Joshua Dwain. We discuss having diversity in your portfolio vs. focusing on a niche audience and t…

Tune in to Episode 36, a 2-part episode, where we speak with Chicago native photojournalist and editor, Brent Lewis. We discuss the differences between being a photographer and an editor as well as h…

Tune in to Episode 34 where we speak with Seattle-based portrait, documentary, and commercial photographers, Ike and Tash Haynes about balancing work, life, and family. Not every couple is built to w…

Tune in to Episode 33 where we speak with Atlanta-based videographer, portrait, and documentary photographer, Melissa Alexander. She discusses what it means to be seen, practicing vulnerability in he…

Tune in to Episode 32 where we speak with Jersey City photographer, Gerard H. Gaskin, about the power of long-term photo projects as a form of therapy. His photography allows him to connect with hims…

Tune in to Episode 31 where we speak with North Carolina-based artist, teacher and curator, Endia Beal. She discusses the power of collaboration as a way to collectively heal. She uses photography an…

Tune in to Episode 30 where we speak with Nigerian born filmmaker, Emmanuel Afolabi explores the notions of identity, giving his subjects and clients individuality and dignity through visual storytel…