The Black Shutter Podcast is a series of conversations with Black photographers filmmakers, editors, and creative business folks. You will hear about their work, their challenges, and their inspirations revolving around photography. The Black Shutter Podcast is hosted by Idris Talib Solomon, a creative director, photographer, and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Black Shutter Podcast is a series of conversations with Black photographers filmmakers, editors, and creative business folks. You will hear about their work, their challenges, and their inspirations revolving around photography. The Black Shutter Podcast is hosted by Idris Talib Solomon, a creative director, photographer, and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY.
Recent episodes include "Ep 89 - Mark Clennon" (23 May 2025, 102 minutes), "Ep 89 - Mark Clennon" (21 May 2025, 102 minutes), and "Ep 88 - Challenging Stereotypes w/ Sianeh Kpukuyou" (5 February 2025, 81 minutes).
The Black Shutter Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 87 minutes across 89 episodes.
Booking probability for The Black Shutter Podcast is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Black Shutter Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Black Shutter Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Black Shutter Podcast are Artists, Writers & Performers. The Black Shutter Podcast has an arts audience.
The Black Shutter Podcast is an arts podcast with 89 episodes published.
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Episode #89
<p>In this episode, he shows us how a camera becomes more than gear. It’s protection. It’s prophecy. It’s a way to remember what the world works hard to forget and imagine what it’s never dared to dream.He breaks down...
Episode #89
<p>Mark Clennon ain’t just takin’ pictures. He’s bending time.</p><p>In this episode, he shows us how a camera becomes more than gear. It’s protection. It’s prophecy. It’s a way to remember what the world works hard to...
<p>In this episode of Black Shutter Podcast, we sit down with photographer Sianeh Kpukuyou (@AskPhotos) to explore the power of perspective, storytelling, and representation in photography. Sianeh shares her journey...
<p>In this episode, Steve Jones, founder of Pocstock explores how leaders in the industry are pushing for authentic representation of marginalized communities. We discuss the crucial role of photographers of color...
<p>In Episode 86, we speak with Dominick Lewis, the mastermind behind Photodom—the first Black-owned camera shop in Brooklyn—as he breaks down how building community has been the key to his success. From day one, it...
Episode #85
<p>Tune in to Episode 85 where we speak with Los Angeles-based photo editor, Karen Williams. After graduating in 2008, Karen faced the harsh realities of the photo industry, struggling with low pay, extreme stress, and...
Episode #84
<p>In this episode, Chester Higgins Jr. discusses his approach to harnessing the spirit within a photograph. He has photographed Muhammad Ali, Betty Shabazz, Gordon Parks, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and many more...
Episode #83
<p>About Ruddy:</p> <p>Radcliffe Roye is a Brooklyn based documentary photographer specializing in editorial and environmental portraits and photo-journalism photography. A photographer with over twelve years of...
Episode #82
<p>Tune in to episode 82 where we speak again with Kris Graves, a New York City-based photographer and publisher, who details his journey from gallerist to founding Monolith Editions, a Black-owned publishing house...
Episode #81
<p>Tune in to Episode 81, where we speak with Brooklyn-based photo editor and producer, Tracey Woods about the work that happens to bring photoshoots to life. She shares the transition from magazine covers to digital...
<p>View this episode on our YouTube channel</p> <p><br></p> <p>Peace family. In this episode, we’re taking you on a journey through the lens of Lawrence Agyei. As always, we focus on more than just the picture-making...
Episode #79
<p>Tune in to Episode 79 where we've created a live podcast episode with Brooklyn-based street photographer, Andre Wagner, at The International Center of Photography located in New York City. We speak with Andre about...
Episode #78
<p>Tune in to Episode 78 where we speak with Los Angeles-based editorial and portrait photographer, Phylicia J.L. Munn, about her strategies for photographing celebrities.</p>
Episode #77
<p>Tune in to Episode 77 where we speak with Los Angeles-based photojournalist and documentary photographer, Gabriella Angotti-Jones, about the nuances of navigating the photography world as a Black woman. </p>
Episode #76
<p>Tune in to Episode 76 where we speak with Brooklyn-based street and portrait photographer, Naeem Douglas, about his approach to photographing strangers on the street.</p>
Episode #75
<p>Tune in to Episode 75 where we speak with Washington DC-based portrait and editorial photographer, Adedayo Kosoko, about the power of your name and living up to your greatest potential.</p>
Episode #74
<p>If you’ve been interested in or currently practice film photography, this episode will inspire you to go purchase a bunch of rolls. We are definitely excited to dive back into the slow process of film after hearing...
Episode #73
<p>Brooklyn-based photographer, Clay Williams, considers himself a documentarian who focuses on the culture of food - the history, the chefs, the process, the meal itself, and the culture that brings all of these...
Episode #72
<p>Tune in to Episode 72 where we speak with Brooklyn-based commercial and editorial photographer, Jai Lennard, about the different childhood experiences that led him to his current path.</p>
Episode #71
<p>Tune in to Episode 71 where we speak with Detroit-based photojournalist, Sarahbeth Maney, about the power of empathy to build trust.</p>
Recent guests on The Black Shutter Podcast. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
record-setting high school football coach, educator, and executive coach, Union County-College Corner Joint School District
author, psalmist, businesswoman, podcaster, life coach, mentor, The International Institute of Humor and Healing Arts
Brooklyn-based photo editor and producer, Cognizant
Entertainment Photographer and mentor, Color Positive
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