The Black Shutter Podcast

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Ep 49 - Francis Kokoroko Feb 09, 2022

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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 communities for decades. Many of these talented historians have gone unnoticed. But now technology has bridged the gap, allowing photographers to more easily share images and stories of their culture. And the world gets to appreciate that beauty. Francis keeps a visual journal of his city called Accra Photo. He does with photos what poets do with words. His photography is an honest portrayal of his home and it invites viewers in with arms wide open. He believes that sharing photographs have the potential to change lives. It gives the world access to more humanity.

Ep 48 - Alyssa Pointer Jan 20, 2022

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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.

Ep 47 - Joseph Sherman Dec 15, 2021

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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.

Ep 46 - Harrison Hill Dec 01, 2021

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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 having a community of like-minded peers.

Ep 45 - Parrish Lewis Nov 17, 2021

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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.

EP 44 - John Simmons Oct 20, 2021

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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.

Ep 43 - Tony Mobley Oct 06, 2021

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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.

Ep 42 - Ivan McClellan Sep 22, 2021

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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 culture. We discuss his personal project, 8 Seconds, and why it is so important to bring awareness to this story.

Ep 41 - Kirth Bobb Sep 08, 2021

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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.

Ep 40 - Cornell Watson Aug 25, 2021

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

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