Photographer Life Check
Checking in about all things image making with the people that make them.
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- Sep 14, 2026
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Publishing Your Own Photobook w/ Essence Ransome | 067 (opens the original)
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Life Check : Ever wanted to publish your own book? Essence sits down with your host, Qurissy, to talk about how she created her own in celebration of her 10 year photography anniversary. We talk about current Essence, Grandma Essence, & all the things they make! Want a copy of her photo book? Send her a DM & she’ll make you a special copy <33 Gear Don’t Matter But: Of course, the RB67! 🖤PLC Playlist🖤 : Qurissy - Analog 2 - Odd Future Essence - Destin Conrad - love whimsy Turnstile - Look Out For
A Cinematographer's POV w/ Erin G. Wesley | 066 (opens the original)
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Erin G. Wesley sits down with Qurissy to discuss her perspective as a cinematographer. We touch on travel, career, family, & all that informs & engages your eye & POV. Gear Don’t Matter But: Leica Q2 Prisms 🖤PLC Playlist🖤 : Erin: Deathgrips - You Might Think He Loves You for Your Money but I Know What He Really Loves You for It’s Your Brand New Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat Kalela - Point Blank *special mention of the new Arca album Qurissy: Choosey Luvr - Jay48 Shoot Yo Shot: Girlies, we have to get
Photographs Not Taken - AUGUST | 065 (opens the original)
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Life Check : Photographs Not Taken from Richmond, Virginia & Chicago, IL this month! Keeping sending in your favorite images you wish you could’ve taken! It’s making us all so happy! 📩 Submit your Photographs Not Taken Watch/Listen to Photographer Life Check on Youtube , Apple , Spotify Amazon Music , iHeart Radio , Instagram , & TikTok Photographer Life Check is a BWP Network Original
Southern Femininity w/ Kourtney Iman King, MFA | 064 (opens the original)
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Life Check : Photographer and digital strategist Kourtney Iman King, MFA sits down with Qurissy & shares her journey on specializing in Southern femininity, building Pariah, and the importance of authentic storytelling in photography. We explore Kourtney’s influences and how regional identity shapes her work. And answer the question: What is the Black artists’ responsibility right now? Very special shoutout to The South & The Caribbean - listen to the full episode to know why! Gear Don’t Matter
Containing Multitudes w/ Lena Elgabalawy | 063 (opens the original)
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Life Check : Qurissy asks Lena Elgabalawy to break down being a woman containing multitudes through 3 pillars: Perception, Desire, & Reality. Lena is a multi-hyphenate creative! She's a photographer, DJ, director, creative producer - I mean truly the talent never ends. Let’s take up more room with all of our gifts!! Lena was a perfect guest for this! Gear Don’t Matter But: Sony a7s3 Whatever Film camera is available 🖤PLC Playlist🖤 : Lena: Earl sweatshirt - charlie 2NA Sango - Saint Claude Yellow
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