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

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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

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“Photography is a wish, its gives power, honor, its everything, doing this for people its a present”

On our way to Rio!!! Nehemie Lemal joins us at Photographer Life Check to discuss her journey into photography and making her her throughout the world living an artistic life. Nehemie discusses her relationship to light and shares insights from her time in Paris and in Rio.

Inspo: Insecure, Renell Medrano, Graciel Moses, Leo Scartus and Henry Adebonojo

Gear Don’t Matter But: Sony FXS

Shoot Yo Shot: Beyonce!!! Cleo x Halle!! We know yall see the vision!!!

You can find, hire, or reach Nehemie at: instagram, IRL, Everything!

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Cristina left us with BARS! Qurissy & Cristina explore the profound impact of storytelling in photography, the influence of cultural roots on creative vision, and the importance of integrity in documenting personal and societal narratives. Cristina shares her journey from documentary photography to jewelry making, emphasizing the significance of intentionality and the emotional connections that shape her work. Throughout the episode, Cristina reflects on her experiences in Haiti and the lessons learned from her grandmother & shares more about the country that taught her how to see. This deep dive is full of gems you don’t want to miss.

🖤PLC Playlist🖤

• Buena Vista Social Club - El Cuarto de Tula

• Daniel Caesar - Freudian

Gear Don’t Matter But: The Mamiya 625 or iphone

Shoot Yo Shot: Custom Te Ciento Piece for Alicia Keys

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

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Welcome back to Photographer Life Check! We celebrate this milestone with some new things around us and a few requests!

New cover art photographed by Dakotah Whiting. Send her a few black hearts to let her know we love it!

Submit your Photographs Not Taken!

You can find, hire, or reach Qurissy at: instagram, website, & obviously ⁠⁠PLC ⁠Instagram

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We’ve carried this baby to term!!! 😭 Qurissy and Tumi celebrate the season finale of Photographer Life Check podcast!!! Together, they celebrate nine months of captivating conversations and creative journeys. Qurissy reflects on her growth as a host and photographer, sharing insights from her personal experiences and the inspiring stories of her guests. This episode is a heartfelt tribute to the power of community, creativity, and the endless possibilities that lie ahead. Tune in for laughter, gratitude, and a glimpse into the dreams that drive these talented artists forward.

Many thanks to our guests for sharing your journeys with us. To our listeners!!! For your time, energy, & feedback. We’re so grateful! & Thank you to our network, Black Women Photographers!

PLC Playlist:

Tumi: Lancey Foux – 25WAGG3DOU2

Qurissy: Solange - Losing You

Gear Don’t Matter But: V-flats!!!

Shoot Yo Shot: Peerspace!!! Holla at me!!!!

You can find, hire, or reach Qurissy at: instagram, website, & obviously ⁠⁠PLC ⁠Instagram

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Titilayo Ayangade, a dynamic photographer and cellist, takes us on a journey through her life as a multi-hyphenate artist. She delves into her profound synergy between music and photography, revealing how each art form enriches the other for her. Titi shares her creative process, emphasizing the vital role of community and collaboration in her work. She candidly discusses the challenges and triumphs of being a classical musician, her aspirations for groundbreaking collaborations, and her vision for leaving an indelible mark on the arts.

Shoutout to Uncle Don who was the first to put a camera in her hand!

PLC Playlist:

Titi: Beyonce - Plastic off the Sofa

• Cleo Sol - Self

• El debarge - I like it

• Jungle - Dominoes

⭐Classical edition⭐

• Shostakovich Violin Concerto No.1

• Mahler Symphony No.5

• Jesse Montgomery - Strum

• Jesse Montgomery Chemiluminescence

• Curtis Stewart - Compilation

Qurissy:

• Jungle - Dominoes

Gear Don’t Matter But: Our first guest to use a technique!! - COnstant lights with shutter drag!

Shoot Yo Shot: Creative Director role or curational work for music brands! Sony, Bose, Philharmonic??

You can find, hire, or reach Titi at: on the train, instagram, facebook, website, or with her duo - Duo Kayo

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In this episode, DeeDee Casimir shares her journey from fashion to filmmaking, discussing her experiences in the film festival circuit and the creation of her thesis film, "The Last Hoorah at G-Baby's." She reflects on personal stories, the challenges of the industry, and the importance of authentic representation in media. This synopsis of the episode is super short but baby we were YAPPING! Please enjoy the beautiful storytelling of the writer and director of The Last Hoorah at G-Baby’s!

Shoutout to her DeeDee’s dad, Mr. Casimir who dropped multiple bars that came up this episode lol

Shoutout to Minds Matter who DeeDee volunteers for

Stephen Saito’s interview of DeeDee mentioned in the show!

PLC Playlist:

DeeDee: Mac Hommey - Copy Cold from Rich Ass Haitian

• Seal - Future Love Paradise Live in Paris version

• Aztec Baby - bash for the world

• Portobello - Young Nudy

Qurissy: Mr. Fingers - Mystery of Love

Gear Dont Matter But: Canon BF7

Photographer Fit Check: DeeDee: Elisa Johnson Frames

Shoot Yo Shot: Directing commercials and her personal project about haitians at the Floridian border will be getting made all 2026!

You can find, hire, or reach DeeDee at: DeeDee's Instagram, Last Hoorah at G-Baby's Instagram,

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