Capturing Light, Capturing Purpose: The Photography Journey of Kawan Moneek By Doug D. Sims For Grand Rapids-based photographer Kawan Moneek, photography has always been about more than pictures—it’s about preserving legacy, telling truth, and...
Durham, NC – In the Moment: The Enduring Eye of Photographer Ronald Parker By Doug D. Sims When Ronald Parker first picked up a camera in 1984 while stationed in Berlin with the U.S....
From the early days of MySpace and Model Mayhem to being featured in major magazines, Greg’s path into photography wasn’t just about picking up a camera — it was about picking up purpose. Based...
Welcome to another episode of “Framed in Black,” where we explore the lives, visions, and voices behind the lens. Today, we’re diving into the powerful world of Kim Roseberry—an artist whose camera doesn’t just...
Framed in Purpose: Kim Roseberry’s Lens on Beauty, Blackness, and Self-Expression By Doug D. Sims Before she ever called herself a photographer, Kim Roseberry was a college film student who wandered into a camera...
Behind the Lens with Greg “Kawboi” Johnson: From MySpace to Magazines, a Journey in Focus By Doug D. Sims Before Instagram algorithms, Lightroom presets, or viral TikTok reels, photographer Greg “Kawboi” Johnson was out...
City of God (Cidade de Deus, 2002) is visually stunning and gritty as hell. Though not a movie about photography in the traditional sense, it’s deeply rooted in the power of the camera —...
This episode profiles renowned portrait photographer Platon, celebrated for capturing the essence of world leaders, activists, and icons through bold, emotionally resonant imagery. With a unique ability to blend intimacy and power, Platon discusses...
