Photographer Life Check

Photographer Life Check Podcast
  • 5.0 (16)
  • Visual Arts
  • Updated Weekly

Checking in about all things image making with the people that make them.

  1. 3d ago

    Containing Multitudes w/ Lena Elgabalawy | 063

    Life Check:  Qurissy asks Lena Elgabalawy to break down being a woman containing multitudes through 3 pillars: Perception, Desire, & Reality. Lena is a multi-hyphenate creative! She's a photographer, DJ, director, creative producer - I mean truly the talent never ends. Let’s take up more room with all of our gifts!! Lena was a perfect guest for this! Gear Don’t Matter But:  Sony a7s3 Whatever Film camera is available 🖤PLC Playlist🖤:  Lena: Earl sweatshirt - charlie 2NA Sango - Saint Claude Yellow shoots - wall street Qurissy: Seltzer - Cruza Shoot Yo Shot:  Thinking maybe Lena will DJ for Ravyn Lenae or Noname & then photograph them for incredible publications with gear sponsored by Sony & Fuji! & then of course make some music videos for Westside Boogie!! Lets manifest this girlies!!! You can find, hire, or reach Lena at: instagram, or email lenelgab@gmail.com 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Watch/Listen to Photographer Life Check ⁠⁠⁠on Youtube , Apple, Spotify Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠, & TikTok Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original

  2. Aug 10

    BLACK w/ Nyia Sissac | 062

    Life Check:  Nyia Sissac shares her journey as a photographer - we even get a Tonika connection!! With Nyia we explore her inspirations, collaborations, and the importance of community in art. Her current series Black is currently in exhibition in Chicago which is really where the heart of the story is this week! Gear Don’t Matter But:  Cairo!!! 🖤PLC Playlist🖤:  Nyia: Doechii - GTFO  Qurissy: Cruza - Seltzer Shoot Yo Shot:  Olandria and Vogue I know the both of you are listening! Nyia is the one to photograph thee Black Barbie. Let’s get this manifested!! You can find, hire, or reach Nyia at: anywhere on socials but especially: instagram, website 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Watch/Listen to Photographer Life Check ⁠⁠⁠on Youtube , Apple, Spotify Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠, & TikTok Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original

  3. Aug 3

    Photographer Life Check | 061

    Life Check:  Qurissy shares her personal feelings of overwhelm and creativity as a visual artist and podcaster, using her Pinterest board to explore her emotions and the importance of vulnerability and self-care. Gear Don’t Matter But:  Phone tripods!! 🖤PLC Playlist🖤:  Cruza - Metropolitics Shoot Yo Shot: Fuji, B&H, Adorama, film labs - people who want to bring these IRL ideas to life You can find, hire, or reach Qurissy at: instagram, website 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Watch/Listen to Photographer Life Check ⁠⁠⁠on Youtube , Apple, Spotify Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠, & TikTok Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original

  4. Jul 20

    Photographs Not Taken - JULY | 060

    Celebrating 60 episodes!!! We dive into the profound beauty of moments that slip away before they can be photographed. These "photographs not taken" reveal how everyday life is filled with fleeting, meaningful instances that deserve our attention and reflection. Keep sending in your favorite Photographs Not Taken to get them read on the show! 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Watch/Listen to Photographer Life Check ⁠⁠⁠on Youtube , Apple, Spotify Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠, & TikTok Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original

  5. Jul 13

    Breaking Barriers w/ Alexxis Jackson | 059

    Alexxiss Jackson, a renowned Black woman DP and cinematography professor, shares her journey into the industry, the importance of representation, and practical advice for aspiring filmmakers. We explore the impact of historical exclusion, the significance of union membership, and the power of storytelling from diverse perspectives.  Check out: South Haven on Roku July 15th! Sorry for the technical difficulties but totally still worth the listen! Gear Don’t Matter But:  🖤PLC Playlist🖤:  Alexxis - Where’s the love - Roberta Flack & Donnie Hathaway  Qurissy - Shoulder Lean Young Dro  Shoot Yo Shot:  Music video for FKA Twigs – How many times we gotta call on you girl?? Let’s make these videos!! You can find, hire, or reach Alexxis at: instagram, website 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Watch/Listen to Photographer Life Check ⁠⁠⁠on Youtube , Apple, Spotify Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠, & TikTok Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original

  6. Jul 6

    Perennial Memory Lab w/ Kennedy Arnette | 058

    Life Check:  We get to the root with Kennedy Arnette, Perennial  Memory Lab’s founding gardner. Ok enough with the puns lol This episode is even deeper than archive work. We get into what it takes & costs to be a steward without positioning yourself as an authority. Kennedy’s a perfect guide into memory work. So excited for you all to hear this episode! Gear Don’t Matter But: Canon Handicam!!! 🖤PLC Playlist🖤:  Kennedy: Bobby Boyd - To be in love with yourself  Qurissy: Project Pat - Cheese & Dope Shoot Yo Shot:  Universal sprinkle on the residencies funding & creating space for their practice, providing housing & paid to live there. You know who you are!!! Hit the email! You can find, hire, or reach Kennedy at: instagram, website 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Watch/Listen to Photographer Life Check ⁠⁠⁠on Youtube , Apple, Spotify Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠, & TikTok Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original

  7. Jun 22

    The Art of Slowing Down w/ Kendra Harris

    Life Check:  Kendra Harris walks us through her documentary on Justin Lamar Carter, her internet episodic - Photography Roulette, & The Art of Slowing Down. All of her projects relate to each other in the way that she creates with great intention! Gear Don’t Matter But:  Canon R6 🖤PLC Playlist🖤:  Qurissy: Sounds of Blackness - Optimistic - did I say this one already? Lol Kendra: Gabriel Jacoby - Forever Kamasi Washington - Street Fighter Shoot Yo Shot:  Warby Parker - help! None of us have 20/20 vision!, Nike, Canon, Fuji! All the girls!! Tap in. You can find, hire, or reach Kendra at: instagram, website 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Watch/Listen to Photographer Life Check ⁠⁠⁠on Youtube , Apple, Spotify Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠, & TikTok Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original

  8. Jun 15

    Photography Without Borders w/ Frenchy Williams

    Life Check:  Frenchy Williams from Photography Without Borders shares insights on the power of photography, cultural identity, and community impact. On the heels of New York’s 69th and Chicago’s 49th annual Puerto RIcan Day Parades, PWB, for the first time, is taking their predominantly Puerto Rican students to Puerto Rico TODAY (the day thai airs)!!! Iconic if I do say so myself. Gear Don’t Matter But:  Portable reader for sd to phone 🖤PLC Playlist🖤:  Soulja Boy - First Day of School Mariah Carey - Fantasy Shoot Yo Shot:  Canon, Nikon, Fuji & all your other cousins, LETS GET THESE KIDS SOME CAMERAS!! Also if you’re an artists and want to collaborate with them definitely hit the link! You can find, hire, or reach Frenchy & Photography Without Borders at: instagram, websit, fenchy 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Watch/Listen to Photographer Life Check ⁠⁠⁠on Youtube , Apple, Spotify Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠, & TikTok Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original

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Checking in about all things image making with the people that make them.

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  • Creator
    Photographer Life Check Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Photographer Life Check Podcast
  • Show Website
    Photographer Life Check