The Black Shutter Podcast

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Ep 69 - Clifton Prescod Feb 16, 2023

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Tune in to Episode 69 where we speak with New Jersey-based photographer, Clifton Prescod, about identifying his target clients and audience in order to make impactful work.

Ep 68 - Victoria "Sneakshot" Ford Feb 01, 2023

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Tune in to Episode 68 where we speak with Washington D.C.-based music photographer, Victoria “Sneakshot” Ford about photographing live concerts and musicians with integrity.

Ep 67 - Elias Williams Jan 18, 2023

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Tune in to Episode 67 where we speak with New York-based portrait photographer, Elias Williams, about what it means to photograph a community with pride and dignity.

Ep 66 - 2022 Recap Jan 05, 2023

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Tune in to Episode 66 where we recap some of the best quotes from our guests in 2022.

Ep 65 - Vanessa Charlot Dec 14, 2022

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Tune in to Episode 65 where we speak with Oxford, MS-based documentary photographer, Vanessa Charlot, about the multi-faceted stories that exist within Black culture.

Ep 64 - Evan Green Nov 30, 2022

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Tune in to episode 64 where we speak with Albuquerque, NM, commercial and editorial photographer, and filmmaker, Evan Green about building a legacy as a Black photographer in the outdoor sports scene.

Ep 63 - Sage East Nov 19, 2022

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Tune in to Episode 63 where we speak with New York and Los Angeles-based commercial and portrait photographer, Sage East, about manifesting her dreams.

Ep 62 - Rita Harper Nov 02, 2022

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Rita Harper is a documentary photographer and photojournalist from Atlanta, Georgia. A quiet child, she grew interested in imagery and observing her surroundings – both skills that have greatly benefited her work. With no formal art education, she began to take to the streets of Atlanta and discover a style of her own. She quickly realized the affinity she had for capturing Black life and Atlanta culture simultaneously.

It is her goal to show the beauty of the everyday person. Rita has captured images of everyone from unsung pillars of tight-knit communities to regular people fighting against powerful, faceless corporations. She wishes to amplify the voices and narratives of everyday, working-class Black people and people of color as a reminder that all our lives have a purpose, importance, and value. That you do not have to be famous to have a story worth telling.

Her photos have been featured in exhibitions all around Atlanta, including shows at the Future Dead Artists Gallery, Mint ATL, Georgia State University, and the Auburn Avenue Research Library. She has also been published in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, National Geographic, The Today Show Digital, Pro Publica, The Guardian, and Ilford Photo.

Ep 61 - Bob Metelus Sep 29, 2022

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Tune in to Episode 61, where we speak with Miami-based commercial photographer and filmmaker, Bob Metelus, on approaching the craft with humility and confidence. He prides himself in being trusted and keeping that trust with the people he works with. That trust has led to him being the personal photographer for Dwayne Wade, Chris Paul, Rick Ross. He is the lead of Metelus Studios, which is a leading multimedia content production company within the sports and entertainment world. His clients include Gatorade, Jordan brand, ESPN, Facebook and Vogue.

Ep 60 - Ebuka Mordi Sep 15, 2022

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Tune in to Episode 60 where we speak with Nigerian-born commercial and portrait photographer, Ebuka Mordi about using his limitations to his advantage. Ebuka is motivated by the limitations he faces. He believes there is a growth process that forces photographers to hone their skills and become better versions of themselves. Basically, they need to pay their dues. Ebuka is a portrait and commercial photographer based in Abuja, Nigeria. His work has been featured in Vogue and he has worked with Adobe Lightroom creating original presets based on his color grading skill.

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