Photographer Life Check

Life Check :   October’s Photographs Not Taken is here! Motherhood, dying twice, & brothers! I should add that one song by Ginuwine, RL, Tyrese nem. Send us your memories! We want to read them! 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Dont forget to listen to our playlist 🖤PLC Playlist🖤 You can find, hire, or reach Qurissy at: instagram , website Watch/Listen to Photographer Life Check ⁠⁠⁠ on Yo...

Life Check :  We finally talked to our first animator!!! Talia Balogun sits down with Qurissy to talk about her incredible work as an animator, animation director, & producer. Talia shows us how much Lagos has informed and inspired her work. Qurissy’s on cloud 9 this entire convo because her dream is to create a cartoon! lol Talia blessed us with a super secret screening of Control 4C. Watch b...

Life Check :  While Maria will photograph other things, she’s been digging in deep with sports photography! We realized we hadn't had a sports photographer all season. How’d that happen?? So Maria Grunack sat down with host, Qurissy to get into her career, ethical choices that come up, & a few other tings in between that you have to listen to learn. Gear Don’t Matter But:  SONY A75 24-70 70-20...

Life Check :  September’s Photographs Not Taken is here! This week we’re on a bus with an OG baddie & a boy with a lot of energy. You can submit your favorite Photograph Not Taken  with the link below! 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Dont forget to listen to the 🖤PLC Playlist🖤 You can find, hire, or reach Qurissy at: instagram , website Watch/Listen to Photographer Life Check ⁠⁠⁠ on You...

Life Check :  Ever wanted to publish your own book? Essence sits down with your host, Qurissy, to talk about how she created her own in celebration of her 10 year photography anniversary. We talk about current Essence, Grandma Essence, & all the things they make! Want a copy of her photo book? Send her a DM & she’ll make you a special copy <33 Gear Don’t Matter But:  Of course, the RB67...

Erin G. Wesley sits down with Qurissy to discuss her perspective as a cinematographer. We touch on travel, career, family, & all that informs & engages your eye & POV.  Gear Don’t Matter But:  Leica Q2 Prisms 🖤PLC Playlist🖤 :  Erin: Deathgrips -  You Might Think He Loves You for Your Money but I Know What He Really Loves You for It’s Your Brand New Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat Kalela - P...

Life Check :  Photographs Not Taken from Richmond, Virginia & Chicago, IL this month! Keeping sending in your favorite images you wish you could’ve taken! It’s making us all so happy! 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Watch/Listen to Photographer Life Check ⁠⁠⁠ on Youtube , Apple , Spotify Amazon Music , iHeart Radio , ⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ , & TikTok Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network O...

Life Check :  Photographer and digital strategist Kourtney Iman King, MFA  sits down with Qurissy & shares her journey on specializing in Southern femininity, building Pariah, and the importance of authentic storytelling in photography. We explore Kourtney’s influences and how regional identity shapes her work. And answer the question: What is the Black artists’ responsibility right now? Very...

Life Check :  Qurissy asks Lena Elgabalawy to break down being a woman containing multitudes through 3 pillars: Perception, Desire, & Reality. Lena is a multi-hyphenate creative! She's a photographer, DJ, director, creative producer - I mean truly the talent never ends. Let’s take up more room with all of our gifts!! Lena was a perfect guest for this! Gear Don’t Matter But:  Sony a7s3 What...

Life Check :  Nyia Sissac shares her journey as a photographer - we even get a Tonika connection!! With Nyia we explore her inspirations, collaborations, and the importance of community in art. Her current series Black is currently in exhibition in Chicago which is really where the heart of the story is this week! Gear Don’t Matter But:  Cairo!!! 🖤PLC Playlist🖤 :  Nyia: Doechii - GTFO  Qurissy:...

Life Check :  Qurissy shares her personal feelings of overwhelm and creativity as a visual artist and podcaster, using her Pinterest board to explore her emotions and the importance of vulnerability and self-care. Gear Don’t Matter But:  Phone tripods!! 🖤PLC Playlist🖤 :  Cruza - Metropolitics Shoot Yo Shot: Fuji, B&H, Adorama, film labs - people who want to bring these IRL ideas to life You...

Celebrating 60 episodes!!! We dive into the profound beauty of moments that slip away before they can be photographed. These "photographs not taken" reveal how everyday life is filled with fleeting, meaningful instances that deserve our attention and reflection. Keep sending in your favorite Photographs Not Taken to get them read on the show! 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Watch/Listen to Ph...

Alexxiss Jackson, a renowned Black woman DP and cinematography professor, shares her journey into the industry, the importance of representation, and practical advice for aspiring filmmakers. We explore the impact of historical exclusion, the significance of union membership, and the power of storytelling from diverse perspectives.  Check out: South Haven on Roku July 15th! Sorry for the technical...

Life Check :  We get to the root with Kennedy Arnette, Perennial  Memory Lab’s founding gardner. Ok enough with the puns lol This episode is even deeper than archive work. We get into what it takes & costs to be a steward without positioning yourself as an authority. Kennedy’s a perfect guide into memory work. So excited for you all to hear this episode! Gear Don’t Matter But: Canon Handicam!!...

Life Check :  Kendra Harris walks us through her documentary on Justin Lamar Carter, her internet episodic - Photography Roulette, & The Art of Slowing Down. All of her projects relate to each other in the way that she creates with great intention! Gear Don’t Matter But:  Canon R6 🖤PLC Playlist🖤 :  Qurissy: Sounds of Blackness - Optimistic - did I say this one already? Lol Kendra: Gabriel Ja...

Life Check :  Frenchy Williams from Photography Without Borders shares insights on the power of photography, cultural identity, and community impact. On the heels of New York’s 69th and Chicago’s 49th annual Puerto RIcan Day Parades, PWB, for the first time, is taking their predominantly Puerto Rican students to Puerto Rico TODAY (the day thai airs)!!! Iconic if I do say so myself. Gear Don’t Matt...

I'm back, been around the world!! Didn't expect to be gone so long but easing back into it with a little minisode from your submissions. If you'd like to submit your favorite Photograph Not Taken please tell us about your memories, bring us into the stories! 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Watch/Listen to Photographer Life Check ⁠⁠⁠ on Youtube , Apple , Spotify Amazon Music , iHea...

Life Check :  We step back into the archive this time with Samia Minnicks who is a photographer, storyteller, & photo restoration artist. While all of Samia’s work is great I knew it was important to have conversations about photo restoration and learn more about the resource that is this practice! We get a lil sentimental but don’t we always? Wait to hear what sign she is lollol Anyway, if yo...

Life Check :  We get into Loren Toney’s ongoing photo series, Vignettes, focused on Black men growing old. We discover her thought process and journey through creating this project. Gear Don’t Matter But:  The one she got on her (PERIOD) EOS Canon 1v 🖤PLC Playlist🖤 :  Loren - Raye - Joy Qurissy - Mulan - Honor To Us All  Shoot Yo Shot:  BEYONCEEEEEE!! We calling on you again girl. We said it in...

Life Check : Our first Photographs Not Taken Minisode! A dream come true! So grateful to everyone who submitted!! We can’t wait to read more of your memories!  No new additions to the PLC Playlist this week but you can still run it up here —-> 🖤PLC Playlist🖤 Shoot Yo Shot: Qurissy wants all of you to send us your favorite photograph not taken!! Linked below! 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Tak...

Life Check : Giving our inner child room to breathe on this episode while we take a little detour right at he top of the show with Mickey in music! But as an incredible music photographer it was only right! We get into being a photographer & content creator and Mickey gives us tips on how to sustain both. Gear Don’t Matter But:  Photography Kit: Sony A7R5 & R4 70-200mm Content Creating Kit...

Life Check :  Ashley O’Shay returns a Sinner!!! This week we’re talking about Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s recent historic Oscar win as the first woman to win an oscar for best cinematography. We get into what that means for all of us and some predictions Ashley has as a cinematographer in the industry.  Ashley will definitely be back once her film, Southmont Drive is out, but we did get a lil gem that...

Life Check :  Join us as we sit down with the ladies of Black Image Center!! As we continue to celebrate Women’s History month we invited some BIC besties to our PLC Posse to uplift the women of BIC! We use this episode to honor the dedication that the women contribute to preserving Black stories and building communal spaces for generations to come. We introduce a new segment, just for this episod...

Life Check :  This week, Kreshonna Keane aka Visuals by K, a celebrated photographer and visual storyteller, shares her journey through motherhood, creative evolution, and navigating the liminal space between personal growth and professional artistry. Her openness offers a heartfelt glimpse into the realities of motherhood and the resilience required to craft a life. This one is especially for the...

Hang with us for an inspiring episode where photographer, filmmaker, and builder & MUVA to Prince Reefer - Kayla Reefer shares her journey of embracing diverse creative pursuits, from photography and filmmaking to woodworking and brand building. We get into how she navigates her artistry with intention, humility, and a deep connection to her identities, all while cultivating community and auth...