Hey POU Family! It's the weekend and today is the last day of the weekly theme of African-American photographers. Jim Alexander (born August 7, 1935) is an American documentary photographer, photojournalist, activist, and teacher who is best known for being a “Participant Observer” and his photographs of human rights and black … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African-American Photographers
African-American Photographers
Friday Open Thread: African-American Photographers
It's Friday, POU! Today's photographer that I am highlighting is Charles Harris. Charles "Teenie" Harris (July 2, 1908–June 12, 1998) was an African-American photographer known for his photographs of residents and prominent visitors to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania including celebrities such as musicians and baseball players. He was also published in the Pittsburgh Courier. … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Photographers
Saturday Open Thread: African American Photographers Part 2
Good Morning POU! “Shamayim is a major talent as a global fashion photographer. He has a knack for making both the fashion and model seamlessly one and beautiful. Not unlike a 21st century Gordon Parks, Shamayim often shoots at exotic locations to create not just an environment but a backstory for the fashion and a lifestyle for the beauty.”” — Aaron Bryant, curator at … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African American Photographers Part 2
Friday Open Thread: African American Photographers Part 2
Good Morning POU! Michael McCoy is a 34-year-old Baltimore resident and combat veteran who served two tours in Iraq during his five years in the United States Army. Since being medically discharged from the Army in 2008, he has been dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. During his hospitalization at Walter Reed Hospital, he discovered documentary photography and … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African American Photographers Part 2
Thursday Open Thread: African American Photographers Part 2
Good Morning POU! Today's feature is a reprint of a New York Times feature on photographer Endia Beal from 2015. Young, Black, Female and Envisioning Corporate Life Endia Beal is a North Carolina-based artist who uses photography and video to explore conversations about race and diversity in the corporate setting. Ms. Beal, 30, received her M.F.A. in photography … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African American Photographers Part 2