EP 43 • Tony Mobley
About Tony
Born and raised in Washington D.C. I am a Navy veteran - self-taught photojournalist who has been shooting since I was a kid. In 2010 I began shooting concerts professionally becoming the house photographer at the storied Howard Theatre in D.C.
In 2012/13 my focus shifted to photojournalism documenting protests. I’ve been blessed to have worked and been published with Black Entertainment Network, AT&T, ESPN/The Undefeated, Vice, Vogue, Weedmaps, and the National Park Service/1619 project.
I currently have work exhibited in the New Mexico Museum of Art, Full Circle Fine Art (Baltimore), and a virtual show at Roosevelt University Gage Gallery. I was also recognized as one of the Top Ten Veterans in journalism in 2020 by Military Veterans in Journalism.
SHOW NOTES:
Website: tonymobley.com
Where are you based?: Washington D.C.
Camera Brand: Leica
Most Influential Photographer:
From the past: Anyone Black (I can explain later 😆
Present: Devin Allen.
Favorite Lens:
35mm to me is the perfect focal length for street scenes and portraits. My 50mm would be a close second.
What do you consider the biggest hurdle for Black photographers today?
Inclusion into mainstream storytelling.
What is the quote that you live by?
“Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38
