In June 2020, a single photograph taken by Misan Harriman at a Black Lives Matter protest went viral — shared by Martin Luther King III and seen by millions across the world. Almost overnight, Misan went from self-taught photographer to becoming the first Black male cover photographer in British Vogue’s history.

In this conversation with Alice Aedy for Visionaries, Misan reflects on the image that changed his life, the role of protest photography in shaping culture, and the responsibility of storytellers to capture truth and legacy.

In this episode:

• How one photo propelled Misan onto the global stage

• Lessons from photographing protests and moments of history

• Collaborating with Edward Enninful and British Vogue

• Greta Thunberg and activist photography

• Building purpose, legacy, and impact through images

This episode is brought you by MPB, who make it easy for storytellers to buy, sell or trade camera gear. Find your next camera at MPB.com.

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Lynsey Addario has built a career documenting war and humanitarian crises across the world — from Afghanistan and Iraq to Libya, Syria, and Ukraine. She has survived not one but two kidnappings, risked her life countless times, and continues to bear witness with empathy and unflinching resolve.

In this conversation with Alice Aedy for Visionaries, Lynsey opens up about the moments she didn’t think she would survive, the sacrifices her career has demanded, and the enduring lessons from a life spent documenting the best and worst of humanity.

In this episode:

• The photo that nearly cost her life in Ukraine

• Surviving kidnapping in Libya

• Bearing witness in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Darfur

• Balancing motherhood with frontline reporting

• Why emotion and empathy are her greatest strengths

This episode is brought you by MPB, who make it easy for storytellers to buy, sell or trade camera gear. Find your next camera at MPB.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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