Tune in to Episode 77 where we speak with Los Angeles-based photojournalist and documentary photographer, Gabriella Angotti-Jones, about the nuances of navigating the photography world as a Black woman.

Tune in to Episode 71 where we speak with Detroit-based photojournalist, Sarahbeth Maney, about the power of empathy to build trust.

Tune in to Episode 70 where we speak with Baltimore-based street and documentary photographer, Devin Allen, about the importance of serving his community through photography.

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.

Tune in to episode 62 where we speak with New Orleans-based documentary and portrait photographer, Rita Harper, about the importance of celebrating the beauty of the everyday person.

Tune in to Episode 59, where we speak with San Jose-based portrait and sports photographer, Amanda J. Cain about the experiences that prepared her to become NHL’s first Black female photographer.

Tune in to Episode 51 where we speak with Tulsa-based photojournalist Michael Noble Jr. about the necessity of developing a thick skin in the photo industry.

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.

Tune in to Episode 47 where we speak with Los Angeles-based documentary and sports photographer, Joseph Louis Sherman Jr. about risks and the opportunities that live within them.

Tune in to Episode 46 where we speak with Los-Angeles based video and photojournalist, Harrison Hill, about his upbringing in Louisville, Kentucky, having parents who were journalists, and the importance of having a community of like-minded peers.

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.

Tune in to episode 42, where we speak with Portland-based photojournalist, sports, portrait, and commercial photographer, Ivan McClellan about what it means to find his tribe within the Black Rodeo culture.

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

Tune in to Episode 37 where we speak with Brooklyn-based fashion, portrait, and wedding photographer Joshua Dwain. We discuss having diversity in your portfolio vs. focusing on a niche audience and the importance of work-life balance.

Tune in to Episode 36, a 2-part episode, where we speak with Chicago native photojournalist and editor, Brent Lewis. We discuss the differences between being a photographer and an editor as well as his experience working in an all-Black newsroom at ESPN’s The Undefeated. Lastly, we discuss his role at Diversify Photo and why self-accountability is so important.

Tune in to Episode 22 to hear Washington DC based documentary photographer, Dee Dwyer discuss the importance of connecting with the communities she photographs. She talks about gaining access and gratitude and why it’s important to say ‘Thank You’ to the community when the project is done.

Tune in to episode 18 of the Black Shutter Podcast. We speak with Atlanta based, Unit and Stills Photographer, Eli Joshua Ade about his career path to working on one of the top shows of 2020, HBO’s Lovecraft Country.

Tune in to Episode 16 to hear New Orleans based documentary photographer, L. Kasimu Harris, discuss the importance of documenting a community that is slowly being erased and how that influences both his photography and his writing.


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 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.