The Black Shutter Podcast

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EP 9 - Lawrence Jackson Nov 03, 2020

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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 photographing the first African American president.

Ep 8 - Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin Nov 03, 2020

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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.

Ep 7 - Michael A. McCoy May 06, 2020

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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 photograph the humanity of Vets because, in many cases, it can mean life or death.

Ep 6 - Michael M. Santiago Apr 22, 2020

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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.

Ep 5 - Melissa 'Bunni' Elian Apr 08, 2020

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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.

Ep 4 - Michael Starghill Mar 25, 2020

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

Ep 3 - Lynsey Weatherspoon Mar 11, 2020

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

Ep 2 - Luis Alberto Rodriguez Mar 02, 2020

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

Ep 1 - Anthony Geathers Mar 02, 2020

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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.

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