Photojournalism, Unicorns, and Resilience with Alyssa Pointer

Photojournalism, Unicorns, and Resilience with Alyssa Pointer

Alyssa Pointer is an accomplished visual storyteller based in Atlanta, GA. After earning her B.A. in photojournalism and African American studies from Western Kentucky University in 2016, she quickly established herself in the field, working as a staff multimedia journalist for The Chicago Tribune and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In 2024 she joined Thomson Reuters as a video journalist, where she traveled the East Coast covering breaking news, extreme weather and the 2024 Presidential election. She currently leads her creative ventures at Leola Studios, a company named after her grandmother, that focuses on providing storytelling imagery for profit and non profit businesses. Throughout her career, Alyssa’s work has not only been recognized by prestigious institutions—garnering multiple accolades like New York Times Photos of the Year, several Time Magazine 100 Photos of the Year honors, and awards from the Atlanta Press Club—but has also made a significant impact on communities.  Beyond her creative pursuits, Alyssa is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of journalists. She has served as a photography coach for photojournalism workshops and has moderated panels at the National Association of Black Journalists annual conventions. Additionally, her leadership roles—such as serving on the boards of the National Association of Black Journalists Visual Task Force and the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar—highlight her commitment to fostering diversity and excellence within the industry. To learn more about Alyssa, check out the links below: www.alyssapointer.com [https://alyssapointerphoto.format.com/] instagram.com/alyssapointerphoto [instagram.com/alyssapointerphoto] Follow us on: Instagram: instagram.com/trustyourprocess.co [instagram.com/trustyourprocess.co] Facebook: facebook.com/lnweatherspoon [facebook.com/lnweatherspoon]

Black Women, Photography, and the Necessity of the Craft with Natrice Miller

Natrice Miller is an Atlanta-based photographer/filmmaker whose personal work focuses on documenting the Black experience in America. Clients and publications include The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The United Negro College Fund. She graduated from Florida A&M University with a B.S. in Journalism and Graphic Communication in 2005. In addition to exhibiting photography in Atlanta and The U.S., she has also shown her short films at film festivals locally and abroad. Currently, her personal work focuses on the inner lives of Black women, exploring themes related to beauty, emotion and overlooked traditions and rituals. Inspired by memories and her deep love of Black culture, she uses a mixture of photography and film to tell stories that gives the viewer a glimpse into the humanity and shared experiences of Black Americans. To learn more about Natrice, check out the links below: www.natricemiller.com [www.natricemiller.com] Instagram: @natrice.miller [https://www.instagram.com/natrice.miller] Follow us on: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/trustyourprocess.co⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/trustyourprocess.co] Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/trustyourprocess [https://www.facebook.com/trustyourprocess]

On Longevity and Quick Thinking with Marvin Joseph

Marvin Joseph, a native of the District of Columbia, is a former staff photographer for The Washington Post. He started snapping photographs at age 14 and began his career at The Post as a news aide at 19. Joseph interned for the Walt Disney World Company in Orlando, Florida, where he documented tourist visits and various events at the theme parks. He landed his first job as a staff photojournalist at the Press Journal in Vero Beach, FL, before working for the Palm Beach Post. In July 2000, he returned to the D.C. area to work in the Howard County bureau for The Washington Post. He covers general assignments for the news organization. Joseph is especially passionate about celebrity portraiture and fashion photography. Honors and Awards: Pictures of the Year International; National Press Photographers Association’s Best of Photojournalism; Northern Short Course; The Annual Associated Press Sports Editors Contest; White House News Photographers Association; Photographs included in the 2025 Pulitzer Prize Finalist in National Reporting; Photographs included in the 2011 Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Explanatory Reporting (documenting Specialist Robert Warren, a soldier who returned from Afghanistan with a traumatic brain injury.)  To learn more about Marvin, check out his website and on social media. https://www.kingmarvinophotography.com [https://www.kingmarvinophotography.com] Instagram: @king_marvino [https://www.instagram.com/king_marvino] Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustyourprocess.co [https://www.instagram.com/trustyourprocess.co] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trustyourprocess [https://www.facebook.com/trustyourprocess]

An Evolution through Archiving with Alexis Hunley

Welcome to Trust Your Process, where you’ll learn all about how creatives and thinkers are trusting their very own process. On this episode, we have Alexis Hunley. Alexis is a Los Angeles-based photographer/archivist/director who centers intimacy, memory, and reclamation in her work, as it relates to the cultural and sociopolitical underpinnings of Black American life. Utilizing documentary and archival processes, Alexis explores ancestral memory and intergenerational healing as a means to acknowledge and celebrate the beauty and complexity of the human experience. Until next time, remember always to trust your process. Find Alexis and her Call Me ZZ project at: https://www.alexishunley.com/ https://linktr.ee/callmezzproject Follow us on: Website: https://www.trustyourprocess.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustyourprocess.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trustyourprocess

Self-love and the artist journey with sydney foster

Welcome to Trust Your Process, where you’ll learn all about how creatives and thinkers are trusting their very own process. Today, we have sydney foster. sydney is a United States Air Force veteran, dedicated arts activist, visionary image maker, and accomplished director. Her creative journey is deeply rooted in her upbringing in Tuskegee, Alabama, infusing her work with the rich heritage and cultural legacy of the region. Sydney's work is a harmonious blend of emotive storytelling, profound introspection, and a commitment to driving positive change and challenging societal norms. She aims to cultivate a culture of communal support that cherishes the wisdom of older generations alongside the fresh perspectives of the young, while also acknowledging the experiences of generations yet to be born. Her artistic endeavors are deeply grounded in Southern traditions and the global diaspora, where she collaborates with individuals whose stories amplify the voices of often marginalized and overlooked communities. Until next time, remember always to trust your process. Find sydney's work at: https://www.sydneyafoster.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sydney.a.foster Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustyourprocess.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trustyourprocess