Photographer Life Check (Photographer Life Check Podcast)
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| 10 Feb 2025 | Rashida Zagon - Balancing the Journey | 002 | 01:07:37 | |
In this episode of Photographer Life Check, host Qurissy engages in a deep conversation with photographer Rashida about her unique approach to creativity, the influence of music and spirituality in her work, and the importance of introspection. They discuss the challenges of balancing personal and commercial photography, the significance of setting boundaries, and the lessons learned from mistakes in the field. Rashida also shares her aspirations for her new studio and her desire to create a community-driven space for artistic collaboration. You can follow, hire, or reach Rashida on herwebsite orinstagram. Media Mentions: God is My Creative Director Podcast Follow Photographer Life Check wherever you get your podcasts andon TikTok &Instagram. Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original. | |||
| 01 Feb 2025 | Hey Photo Friends!!! | Photographer Life Check Trailer | 00:00:42 | |
Welcome to Photographer Life Check! I'm excited to get to know each other. Follow Photographer Life Check on TikTok, Instagram, & wherever you get your podcasts. | |||
| 03 Mar 2025 | Maya Iman - Rejection is Redirection | 005 | 01:16:46 | |
So excited to have our first Chicago native guest on the pod! Maya Iman joins us to talk about how the last couple of years have been all about *the pivot*—and how sometimes, letting go of control is the best move. As artists, we’re always switching hats, adapting, and figuring it out as we go, and Maya’s journey—from Chicago to LA and beyond—is a perfect example of that. I think this is our first couple shoutouts on the pod with friends of the show Trokon & Domo! Yall know we love a milestone here You can find Maya Iman on Linkedin, Instagram, or her website MayaIman.com. Make sure yall check out the work of Adrienne Raquel, Joshua Kissi, Renell Medrano, & Tyler Mitchell for more inspiration. Savage Fenty tap in with Maya! Profoto, holla at us! Follow Photographer Life Check wherever you get your podcasts and on TikTok & Instagram. Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original. | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | McKayla Chandler - Archiving in Real Time | 004 | 00:58:45 | |
This week, we talk with Mckayla Chandler about the thoughtful steps she’s taking—both behind the lens and beyond it—to archive her family’s images and creative work. We also dive into her incredible photo series Mo’Betta and explore the unique ways she plays with art to tell her story. And don’t forget to stream the classic Midwest Mobstaz mixtape featuring her cousin Skee Balla! You can follow, hire, or reach McKayla IRL, on her website, or instagram. Follow Photographer Life Check TikTok, Instagram, wherever you get your podcasts! Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original. | |||
| 17 Feb 2025 | Kelli Scates - Running a Photo Studio in LA | 003 | 01:02:08 | |
On today’s episode, we sit down with Kelli Scates to explore her journey to owning a photo studio and how others can bring their own studio dreams to life. But it’s not all fun and photoshoots—we get real about the challenges Kelli has faced to keep her studio running. Along the way, we dive into her path as an artist and hear a little bit about her upcoming photobook, Where Do We Go From Here. You can find The Urban Gypsy affirmation tees and journals here. Plus, artistry runs in the family, make sure you give Waiting to Exhale soundtrack a relisten this week to show her dad some love too! You can follow, hire, or reach Kelli at: Follow Photographer Life Check wherever you get your podcasts and on TikTok & Instagram. Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original. | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | courtney coles - Prof. Pulitzer | 006 | 01:12:20 | |
Shoutout to our first Pulitzer Prize Finalist guest, Professor of Photography, courtney coles! We dive into courtney’s ongoing photo series “Momma”, becoming a pulitzer prize finalist, & how people be gay!! Shoutout to Quinta Brunson! Professor Coles speaks passionately about her students, her teaching approach, & how to engage with subjects. You can find courtney in the middle of the dance floor underneath a disco ball. Or on her instagram, website, or linkedin if you’re looking for a new professor to tenure at your university. But really she’s probably just at a coffee shop. Courtney’s Pulitzer nominated work: The Tulsa Race Massacre 100 Years Later The Dreams of Jack & Daisy Scott Courtney’s tattoo artist: KD Diamond Courtney listening to: Taylor Swift - Mirrorball & Muna - What I Want Another milestone was made in this episode – our first re-recording! Wow, our newborn podcast is really growing yall. I’m so proud. Follow Photographer Life Check wherever you get your podcasts and on Youtube , Instagram, & TikTok. And wherever you get your podcasts! Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original. | |||
| 03 Feb 2025 | Tumi Adeleye - Creating Things You Imagine | 001 | 01:09:01 | |
In our first episode, host Qurissy interviews Tumi Adelaye, a talented art photographer and creative director. Tumi shares her journey from a first-generation Nigerian American to becoming a conceptual artist, exploring themes of identity, childhood, and the complexities of black hair in her work. The conversation delves into Tumi's creative process, the importance of community, and the challenges she faces in expressing herself through photography. You can follow, hire, or reach Tumi on instagram or tumiadeleye.com/home Follow Photographer Life Check wherever you get your podcasts and on TikTok & Instagram. Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original. | |||