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.

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Update frequency: every 13 days
Average duration: 75 minutes
Episodes: 89
Years Active: 2020 - 2025

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EP 9 - Lawrence Jackson

Arlington, VA, based photographer, Lawrence Jackson, shares his journey to becoming an Official White House photographer for the Obama administration. He discusses the importance of being a Black man…

00:59:07 | Tue 03 Nov 2020

Ep 8 - Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin

Los Angeles based photographer, Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin, captures mundane scenes with detail and importance. No matter which city he photographs, he wanders their streets with respect and a curious eye.

00:58:40 | Tue 03 Nov 2020

Ep 7 - Michael A. McCoy

Michael A. McCoy, Baltimore native, photojournalist and Army veteran, discusses how he copes with PTSD and the importance of having mentors. As a Black Veteran, he feels it is his responsibility to p…

00:56:02 | Wed 06 May 2020

Ep 6 - Michael M. Santiago

Photographing grief is a challenging task. Michael M. Santiago, staff photojournalist at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, discusses the importance of having empathy while covering traumatic stories.

00:54:11 | Wed 22 Apr 2020

Ep 5 - Melissa 'Bunni' Elian

Tune in as we speak with documentary and portrait photographer, Melissa ‘Bunni’ Elian, about her experiences photographing the diaspora in the U.S., the UK, and South Africa.

00:57:51 | Wed 08 Apr 2020

Ep 4 - Michael Starghill

Michael Starghill, Houston based portrait and editorial photographer, discusses the art of self-assigning projects and the importance of paying dues.

01:12:51 | Wed 25 Mar 2020

Ep 3 - Lynsey Weatherspoon

Lynsey Weatherspoon, commercial and editorial photographer, moved from Alabama to Atlanta and photographs an aspect of ‘home’ wherever she is.

00:58:18 | Wed 11 Mar 2020

Ep 2 - Luis Alberto Rodriguez

Afro-Dominican portrait, dance and fine art photographer, Luis Alberto Rodriguez, reflects on his career as a dancer and its impact on his photography.

01:22:22 | Mon 02 Mar 2020

Ep 1 - Anthony Geathers

Brooklyn based portrait and sports photographer, Anthony Geathers, discusses his time in the military and how those experiences prepared him for a career in photography.

01:13:31 | Mon 02 Mar 2020

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