The Black Shutter Podcast

Tune in to hear 2-time Emmy Award-winning photographer, Jarrad Henderson, discuss how Black History sparked his love of photography. The Washington DC-based photographer and video producer also breaks down the joys and challenges of choosing between photography and video.

Tune in as we speak with Ugandan Multicultural Wedding photographer, Petronella Lugemwa, who speaks about the importance of owning her heritage while growing up in a foreign environment. 

Jamel Shabazz, Brooklyn native and documentary photographer, discusses the importance of using photography to freeze memories of his changing environment.

Montreal based portrait photographer, Naskademini, discusses the importance of repairing the way we see the world as Black photographers. He speaks about legacy building by capturing the grace and dignity of Black people. This is the power of representation in front of the camera and behind the lens.

Tune in to hear Washington DC-based photojournalist and professor, Cheriss May, discuss her time photographing politics as a Black woman. She also speaks on her experiences as both a student and professor at Howard University and the importance of having that community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.