Photographer Life Check – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Welcome to Photographer Life Check! I'm excited to get to know each other.

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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

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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!

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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.

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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:

⁠kscatesstudios.com⁠

Instagram

Tiktok

Youtube

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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:

Mahlia - Pretty White Lies

God is My Creative Director Podcast 

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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. 

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Life Check: Things you should think about as an exhibiting artist though her latest exhibit recently premiered at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance in Chicago available to view through July 2026. Qurissy also shares insights on navigating the art world, the significance of visibility, and the lessons learned from her early exhibitions

Focusing on her recent project 'Stateside' which explores the identity of being a Black Puerto Rican woman with Puerto Rican lineage. She reflects on the challenges of creating meaningful art, the importance of family history, and the role of cultural symbols like cyanotypes in this work. Qurissy also shares insights on navigating the art world, the significance of visibility, and the lessons learned from her early exhibitions.

Gear Don’t Matter But: Cyanotypes!!

🖤PLC Playlist🖤: 

Big KRIT - Temptations

Shoot Yo Shot: A glasses/frame brand like Warby Parker, Gap, FarmRio, A Puerto Rican gallery or institution to host more conversations and exhibit stateside!

You can find, hire, or reach Qurissy at: instagram, website

📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken

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This week we tap into the creative journey of London based photographer Shingi Rice! Shingi is a photographer and UGC creator who tells us about her life through online sharing. Like all of us, she hasn’t updated her website in a while but that led us to some incredible gems of remembering how she moved through the world during her Saturn return (who can relate 😭). We did a lot to get here so I hope you enjoy!

🖤PLC Playlist🖤

• Pon pon - Khruangbin

• Venna - Numero

  
  

Gear Don’t Matter But: Sigma 24-70mm or 105mm

Shoot Yo Shot: Kelela you already know you’re a good fit for Shingi. & Prada let’s get edgy!!!

You can find, hire, or reach Cristina  at: instagram, website, & Te Ciento

📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken

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Get in babes we’re going to Londooonnnnnn! Switched up a bit this episode with the London photographer Angela Ogunfojuri!! What do yall think about this flow?  We discuss Angela's journey in the photography industry, her experiences as a Black woman photographer in London specifically, and the challenges and triumphs she has faced. Angela shares insights into her creative process, the importance of authenticity, and her aspirations for future projects. We wanted to see what it could be like if we needed to pack them bags real quick.

PLC Playlist: 

Angela: Khya - mary jane

Qurissy: LoVibe - A good man with a broken heart

Gear Don’t Matter But: 

• 14-24mm

• Nikon d850 

Shoot Yo Shot: Listen up, Melia, KFC, British Airways - We’re thinking a 3 day shoot for British Airways then flying Angela out for a Melia campaign, from there she rests up at one of her favorite hotels and another 3 day campaign for you guys. Lastly, KFC you can pick her up from the hotel & take her straight to set for a full day shoot. Sound good? GOOD!

You can find, hire, or reach Angela at: instagram, website, don’t go looking too far lolol

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