11 episodes

Conversations on all things Motherhood, Photography and Life.

Hosted by Iko-Ọjọ Mercy Haruna and Elsie Kibue-Ngare

#PhotoMamaPodcast

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Conversations on all things Motherhood, Photography and Life.

Hosted by Iko-Ọjọ Mercy Haruna and Elsie Kibue-Ngare

#PhotoMamaPodcast

    Episode 10: Chasing a Passion for Storytelling through Photojournalism with Anna Gordon

    Episode 10: Chasing a Passion for Storytelling through Photojournalism with Anna Gordon

    Welcome to episode ten of Photo Mama Podcast – conversations on all things motherhood, photography and life. In this episode, we are joined by Anna Gordon, a highly experienced editorial and portrait photographer with over 20 years of experience in the field. 

    Anna has worked with some of the biggest names in the media industry, including The Guardian, The Financial Times, and the BBC. She began her career by taking photographs of Central and South America for various photo agencies, which allowed her to learn Spanish along the way. 

    Anna then went on to train as a photojournalist at a group of local North London newspapers before working for the national news media. In addition to her work in the media, Anna is also a regular contributor to charitable organisations such as Save the Children and the Red Cross. 

    Recently, Anna has successfully pitched, written, and photographed some photo essays for The Guardian, and her work can be seen regularly in national newspapers, books, and magazines both in the UK and worldwide. 

    Anna is also the proud mother of two children, aged 13 and 9.

    Don't forget to connect with Anna here:Website: https://www.annagordon.co.uk

    Instagram: @annaggordon

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-gordon-58973716/



    Here are some of the resources mentioned in the podcast:

    Anna’s photo essays / imagesFemale freemasons: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/20/britain-female-freemasons-women-grand-lodge-photo-essay

    Antique Roadshows: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jul/05/treasures-in-the-loft-an-antiques-roadshow-photo-essay

    Rape & Sexual Assault Crisis: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/feb/23/he-stole-my-childhood-how-three-women-banded-together-and-took-down-their-rapist



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    • 56 min
    Episode 9: End of 2023 Reflections

    Episode 9: End of 2023 Reflections

    Welcome to the Photo Mama Podcast - conversations on all things motherhood, photography and life. Co-hosts Iko-Ọjọ Mercy Haruna and Elsie Kibue-Ngare aim to have conversations with mothers who are also photographers. 

    In this episode, we reflect on what a year 2023 has been to us personally and as your hosts for this podcast. We are also using this opportunity to thank our guests and subscribers for their support this far. We cannot wait to share with you more stories in 2024.

    Happy Holidays and may you have a very Prosperous New Year!



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    • 29 min
    Episode 8: Exploring the World as a Multi-hyphenate With Ashley Esposito

    Episode 8: Exploring the World as a Multi-hyphenate With Ashley Esposito

    Welcome to episode eight of Photo Mama Podcast – conversations on all things motherhood, photography and life. In this episode, we are joined by Ashley Esposito or Ash as her friends like to call her. She was born in Massachusetts but spent most of her childhood in Southern Arizona. Now her family is at home in Baltimore City. 

    Ash has a Bachelor’s degree in Software Development and Security. She is a self-taught photographer, graphic designer and artist. Her photography style is very candid and she loves photographing activism and community mutual aid events. 

    Ash is a mom of a 2-year-old boy who loves dinosaurs.

    Don't forget to connect with Ashley here:Website: https://www.littleboxofrandom.com/Instagram: @littleboxofrandom



    Here are some of the resources mentioned in the podcast:

    Brittney Cooper ‘Eloquent Rage’ - https://amzn.eu/d/8qbl4Nw

    Tommy Orange ‘There There’ - https://amzn.eu/d/hfClm1R

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    • 50 min
    Episode 7: Finding Her Voice Through Photography & Curation With Dominique Nok

    Episode 7: Finding Her Voice Through Photography & Curation With Dominique Nok

    Welcome to episode seven of Photo Mama Podcast – conversations on all things motherhood, photography and life. In this episode, we are joined by Dominique Nok, a Black female portrait photographer and curator who was born in Paramaribo, Suriname in the West Indies.

    With more than 20 years of experience as a commercial photographer, she has been a magazine editor and has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a Master's in Curating. She also judges photography and art competitions and occasionally writes for a photography magazine. 

    Her photographic work has been featured in the Guardian, BBC Midlands, ITV.com, various business Dutch magazines, and The Voice of Holland, and has been exhibited at Midland Art Centre, Deptford does Art, London – Harris Museum, Preston, The Photography Show, Birmingham, and FUJIFILM House of Photography. 

    Her curatorial career started with the exhibition ‘We Are Here’ for UKBFTOG (UK Black Female Photographers) in Walsall. Since then she created platforms for talented predominantly female (identifying) visual artists. At Midlands Arts Centre she worked with individual artists and collectives such as Maryam Wahid, Sharon Walters, Mixed Rage Collective, Nilupa Yasmin, Grayson’s Art Club and Adeela Suleman. 

    Dominique is passionate about contributing to conversations involving equal representation of female artists from the African diaspora and from Black, Asian and Global Majority heritage.

    Eleven years ago, Dominique, along with her husband and two daughters, made the exciting move from Amsterdam to settle in London.



    Don't forget to connect with Dominique here:Website: https://www.dominiquenok.com/Instagram: @dominiquenok



    Here are some of the resources mentioned in the podcast:

    UK Black Female Photographers (UKBFTOG) - https://ukbftog.com/Jemella Ukaegbu ‘UKBFTOG Founder’ - https://www.mellzphotography.co.uk/

    Fujifilm House of Photography - https://www.fujifilm-houseofphotography.com/

    Photo Frome - https://photofrome.org/

    Stuart Hall ‘Familiar Stranger’ - https://amzn.to/3Z2Pf39

    Michael R. Van Vlymen ‘How To See In The Spirit’ - https://amzn.to/3P5nLoK

    Brian Godawa ‘Noah Primeval’ - https://amzn.to/3sAHmFY

    Julia Cameron ‘ The Artist Way’ - https://amzn.to/3qWBrKY

    DISCLAIMER: This is not a paid-for advertisement. We purchased any products mentioned. Some affiliate links may be used in the description above of brands, products and services we have used and would recommend. This means that if you click on any one of them to make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. You are not obliged to click on any of the links, but if you do and make a purchase, we thank you for your support!



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    • 57 min
    Episode 6: Decolonising the Curriculum Through Arts With Dianne Minnicucci

    Episode 6: Decolonising the Curriculum Through Arts With Dianne Minnicucci

    Welcome to episode six of Photo Mama Podcast – conversations on all things motherhood, photography and life. In this episode, we are joined by Dianne, or Di as she prefers to be called, who is a photography teacher at a secondary school in South-East London. Di shares her experiences and insights on decolonising the curriculum within her teaching practice and her passion for photography. She also gives us a glimpse into her personal life as a dedicated mother to an energetic young boy. 

    In this episode, Di also shares her ongoing projects, love for film photography and the challenges and joys of balancing work and motherhood.

    Don't forget to connect with Di on Instagram @amazingblackartists to explore the incredible work of black artists and photographers. 







    Here are some of the resources mentioned in the podcast:

    Amazing Black Artists - https://www.visiblediversity.com/

    Adama Jalloh - https://www.adamajalloh.co.uk/work

    Andi Gáldi Vinkó - https://andigv.com/

    Rubee Samuel - https://www.twentyfourthirtysix.com/bookshop/p/omo-nigeria-standard-edition

    Beryl Gilroy ‘Black Teacher’ - https://amzn.to/3NFIzTn

    James Barnor Exhibition at the Serpentine - https://www.serpentinegalleries.org/whats-on/james-barnor/

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    • 56 min
    Episode 5: Eye Mama: Poetic Truths of Home and Motherhood - Book Launch Special

    Episode 5: Eye Mama: Poetic Truths of Home and Motherhood - Book Launch Special

    Welcome to episode five of Photo Mama Podcast – conversations on all things motherhood, photography and life. In this episode, Mercy and I attended the Eye Mama: Poetic Truths of Home and Motherhood book launch at the Photo Book Cafe in London, where we got to speak with a few people who were involved in the book.



    The book by Karni Arieli showcased motherhood from around the globe and it was released on the 8th of May. The book was officially launched on the 15th of May at the Centre of British Photographers with two further launches at the Photo Book Cafe in London on the 30th of May and at the Royal Photographic Society in Bristol on the 2nd of June 2023. 



    There is an outdoor exhibition at the Royal Photographic Society and this will continue until August 2023.







    Follow the artists we spoke to here:

    Dola - https://www.dolaposh.com/

    Charlotte - https://envilleintown.com/

    Karni / Eye Mama Project - https://eyemamaproject.com/







    Order the book here:

    Karni Arieli ‘Eye Mama: Poetic Truths of Home and Motherhood’ - https://amzn.to/3pjoZUB



    DISCLAIMER: This is not a paid-for advertisement. We purchased any products mentioned. Some affiliate links may be used in the description above of brands, products and services we have used and would recommend. This means that if you click on any one of them to make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. You are not obliged to click on any of the links, but if you do and make a purchase, we thank you for your support!







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    • 26 min

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