Photo Mama Podcast

Welcome to episode eleven of Photo Mama Podcast – conversations on all things motherhood, photography and life. In today's podcast, we are pleased to welcome Mumbi Muturi, a versatile artist who happens to be a photographer, director and painter based in Nairobi, Kenya.  Her journey to becoming an established artist was far from conventional, fueled by an unwavering determination to perfect her craft and express her storytelling passion through both the lens and canvas. It all began with Mumbi's self-taught exploration of the fundamentals, a pivotal moment crystallized during a transformative camping trip alongside fellow Kenyan photographers. This experience taught her to view her work with a discerning and detached eye. From there, Mumbi embarked on a journey of artistic experimentation, resulting in her striking 'Tarot Imagined' series, and a dedicated focus on harnessing the profound power of human emotion through her visual storytelling. Through her mastery of light manipulation, Mumbi skillfully draws out the very essence of her subjects, showcasing their souls with a refined interplay of contrast. Her work delves deep into the dynamic between humanity and its surroundings, exploring the poignant interplay between people and nature. Resilience and strength radiate from her images, whether in stillness or motion. The bold use of colour serves as a metaphor for the profound emotions and the human condition. Mumbi's exceptional talent has garnered recognition, with her photography and watercolour paintings gracing the walls of the esteemed One-Off Gallery in Nairobi, Kenya. Additionally, she is a proud member of influential communities such as African Women Photographers, Black Women Photographers, and is a featured photographer in the Diversify Photo Up Next initiative. Furthermore, Mumbi's remarkable contributions have been acknowledged by the Adobe Stock Development Fund, a testament to her impact in the world of visual storytelling. You can explore more of her work on her website, which will be in the show notes. Mumbi is a stay-at-home mom with 4 kids.  Don't forget to connect with Mumbi here: Website: https://mumbi-muturi.format.com/ Instagram: @mumbi_muturi LinkedIn: https://ke.linkedin.com/in/mumbi-muturi-404585211 ❖ Here are some of the resources mentioned in the podcast: African Women Photographers - https://www.africanwomeninphotography.org/ Black Women Photographers - https://blackwomenphotographers.com/ Diversify Photo Up Initiative - https://diversify.photo/up-next/kenya/ One-Off Gallery, Nairobi - https://www.oneoffcontemporaryartgallery.com/ Tarot Re-Imagined - https://mumbi-muturi.format.com/tarot-re-imagined Legally Clueless Podcast - https://www.legallycluelessafrica.com/ Maya Amolo “Lush Green”  (First music video directed by Mumbi) - https://youtu.be/aA3VJZQc7Qo?si=eVMgldfgH5Htt9sE Exhibition at Goethe Institut, Nairobi - https://www.goethe.de/ins/ke/en/ver.cfm?event_id=25087827 Adobe Stock Development Fund 2021 Recipient - https://pages.adobe.com/stock/en/advocates/artists/mumbi-muturi ❖ Join the Photo Mama Podcast community here: www.photomamapodcast.com Follow us here Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photomamapod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@photomamapod Telegram: https://t.me/+xQSGcrwj9QsyMmQ0 And if you have a story to share, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/9NZqARrr59es9MDC9 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and tune in for our next episode. Thank you for joining us and for listening! 

Welcome to episode ten of Photo Mama Podcast – conversations on all things motherhood, photography and life. In this episode, we are joined by Anna Gordon, a highly experienced editorial and portrait photographer with over 20 years of experience in the field.  Anna has worked with some of the biggest names in the media industry, including The Guardian, The Financial Times, and the BBC. She began her career by taking photographs of Central and South America for various photo agencies, which allowed her to learn Spanish along the way.  Anna then went on to train as a photojournalist at a group of local North London newspapers before working for the national news media. In addition to her work in the media, Anna is also a regular contributor to charitable organisations such as Save the Children and the Red Cross.  Recently, Anna has successfully pitched, written, and photographed some photo essays for The Guardian, and her work can be seen regularly in national newspapers, books, and magazines both in the UK and worldwide.  Anna is also the proud mother of two children, aged 13 and 9. Don't forget to connect with Anna here:Website: https://www.annagordon.co.uk Instagram: @annaggordon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-gordon-58973716/ ❖ Here are some of the resources mentioned in the podcast: Anna’s photo essays / imagesFemale freemasons: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/20/britain-female-freemasons-women-grand-lodge-photo-essay Antique Roadshows: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jul/05/treasures-in-the-loft-an-antiques-roadshow-photo-essay Rape & Sexual Assault Crisis: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/feb/23/he-stole-my-childhood-how-three-women-banded-together-and-took-down-their-rapist ❖ Join the Photo Mama Podcast community here: www.photomamapodcast.com Follow us here Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photomamapod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/photomamapod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@photomamapod Telegram: https://t.me/+xQSGcrwj9QsyMmQ0 And if you have a story to share, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/9NZqARrr59es9MDC9 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and tune in for our next episode. Thank you for joining us and for listening! 

Welcome to the Photo Mama Podcast - conversations on all things motherhood, photography and life. Co-hosts Iko-Ọjọ Mercy Haruna and Elsie Kibue-Ngare aim to have conversations with mothers who are also photographers.  In this episode, we reflect on what a year 2023 has been to us personally and as your hosts for this podcast. We are also using this opportunity to thank our guests and subscribers for their support this far. We cannot wait to share with you more stories in 2024. Happy Holidays and may you have a very Prosperous New Year! ❖ Join the Photo Mama Podcast community here: www.photomamapodcast.com Follow us here Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photomamapod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/photomamapod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@photomamapod Telegram: https://t.me/+xQSGcrwj9QsyMmQ0 And if you have a story to share, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/9NZqARrr59es9MDC9 Subscribe now and never miss an episode!

Welcome to episode eight of Photo Mama Podcast – conversations on all things motherhood, photography and life. In this episode, we are joined by Ashley Esposito or Ash as her friends like to call her. She was born in Massachusetts but spent most of her childhood in Southern Arizona. Now her family is at home in Baltimore City.  Ash has a Bachelor’s degree in Software Development and Security. She is a self-taught photographer, graphic designer and artist. Her photography style is very candid and she loves photographing activism and community mutual aid events.  Ash is a mom of a 2-year-old boy who loves dinosaurs. Don't forget to connect with Ashley here:Website: https://www.littleboxofrandom.com/Instagram: @littleboxofrandom ❖ Here are some of the resources mentioned in the podcast: Brittney Cooper ‘Eloquent Rage’ - https://amzn.eu/d/8qbl4Nw Tommy Orange ‘There There’ - https://amzn.eu/d/hfClm1R DISCLAIMER: This is not a paid-for advertisement. We purchased any products mentioned. Some affiliate links may be used in the description above of brands, products and services we have used and would recommend. This means that if you click on any one of them to make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. You are not obliged to click on any of the links, but if you do and make a purchase, we thank you for your support! ❖ Join the Photo Mama Podcast community here: www.photomamapodcast.com Follow us here Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photomamapod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/photomamapod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@photomamapod Telegram: https://t.me/+xQSGcrwj9QsyMmQ0 And if you have a story to share, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/9NZqARrr59es9MDC9 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and tune in for our next episode. Thank you for joining us! 

Welcome to episode seven of Photo Mama Podcast – conversations on all things motherhood, photography and life. In this episode, we are joined by Dominique Nok, a Black female portrait photographer and curator who was born in Paramaribo, Suriname in the West Indies. With more than 20 years of experience as a commercial photographer, she has been a magazine editor and has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a Master's in Curating. She also judges photography and art competitions and occasionally writes for a photography magazine.  Her photographic work has been featured in the Guardian, BBC Midlands, ITV.com, various business Dutch magazines, and The Voice of Holland, and has been exhibited at Midland Art Centre, Deptford does Art, London – Harris Museum, Preston, The Photography Show, Birmingham, and FUJIFILM House of Photography.  Her curatorial career started with the exhibition ‘We Are Here’ for UKBFTOG (UK Black Female Photographers) in Walsall. Since then she created platforms for talented predominantly female (identifying) visual artists. At Midlands Arts Centre she worked with individual artists and collectives such as Maryam Wahid, Sharon Walters, Mixed Rage Collective, Nilupa Yasmin, Grayson’s Art Club and Adeela Suleman.  Dominique is passionate about contributing to conversations involving equal representation of female artists from the African diaspora and from Black, Asian and Global Majority heritage. Eleven years ago, Dominique, along with her husband and two daughters, made the exciting move from Amsterdam to settle in London. Don't forget to connect with Dominique here:Website: https://www.dominiquenok.com/Instagram: @dominiquenok ❖ Here are some of the resources mentioned in the podcast: UK Black Female Photographers (UKBFTOG) - https://ukbftog.com/Jemella Ukaegbu ‘UKBFTOG Founder’ - https://www.mellzphotography.co.uk/ Fujifilm House of Photography - https://www.fujifilm-houseofphotography.com/ Photo Frome - https://photofrome.org/ Stuart Hall ‘Familiar Stranger’ - https://amzn.to/3Z2Pf39 Michael R. Van Vlymen ‘How To See In The Spirit’ - https://amzn.to/3P5nLoK Brian Godawa ‘Noah Primeval’ - https://amzn.to/3sAHmFY Julia Cameron ‘ The Artist Way’ - https://amzn.to/3qWBrKY DISCLAIMER: This is not a paid-for advertisement. We purchased any products mentioned. Some affiliate links may be used in the description above of brands, products and services we have used and would recommend. This means that if you click on any one of them to make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. You are not obliged to click on any of the links, but if you do and make a purchase, we thank you for your support! ❖ Join the Photo Mama Podcast community here: www.photomamapodcast.com Follow us here Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photomamapod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/photomamapod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@photomamapod Telegram: https://t.me/+xQSGcrwj9QsyMmQ0 And if you have a story to share, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/9NZqARrr59es9MDC9 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and tune in for our next episode. Thank you for joining us!