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.
Mark Clennon ain’t just takin’ pictures. He’s bending time.
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 why chasing purpose over paper isn’t optional. It’s how you stay alive in a system built to drain you.
Growing up between Florida, New York, and L.A. sharpened his third eye. Trained him to spot beauty in the overlooked. Power in the everyday.
When he documented essential workers during the pandemic, it wasn’t just storytelling. It was future-proofing. A way to contain truth for the ones still coming.
Through his lens, Black fatherhood, Black labor, Black joy is documented. They’re permanent. They’re law.
He speaks on legacy and ownership. On what it means to create work for the Black community. Not for applause, but for survival. For freedom.
If you build, if you dream, if you speak through visual language, this convo is for you.
Tap in. Lock in. Keep building.
(https://www.markclennon.com/)
5 Feb 2025
Ep 88 - Challenging Stereotypes w/ Sianeh Kpukuyou
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 from discovering photography through a Canon 6D gift to tackling issues of colorism, identity, and societal beauty norms in her work. She breaks down the challenges of access to equipment in Ghana, how restrictions fuel creative innovation, and the importance of respectful engagement with people to create authentic moments.
We also dive into her viral success, her approach to documenting everyday life in Ghana, and how her projects challenge stereotypes about African youth, beauty, and femininity. From nostalgic cultural symbols to thought-provoking fashion photography, Sianeh’s work is a testament to the power of Black storytelling through the lens. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on art, culture, and the future of African photography.
Follow Sianeh online:
Portfolio (https://askphotoscompany.wixsite.com/askphotos)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/askphotos_/)
14 Nov 2024
Ep 87 - Reimagining Diversity in Media w/ Steve Jones
In this episode, Steve Jones, founder of Pocstock (pocstock.com/) explores how leaders in the industry are pushing for authentic representation of marginalized communities. We discuss the crucial role of photographers of color, emphasizing the financial potential of licensing and the importance of model releases for sustained income. We address industry challenges, such as the resistance to diverse representation, while highlighting initiatives like Pocstock that champion inclusive imagery. The video also covers the impact of AI on media, stressing the need for ethical use, and underscores the importance of culturally sensitive consulting for brands aiming to move beyond stereotypes.
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