Blacklight Podcast

Blacklight

Levi Tijerina & Adonye Jaja
Denver Photographers Levi Tijerina and Adonye Jaja give their take on photography, race, culture, life, and art. With special guests from both Colorado and beyond, this podcast is dedicated to talking about the things that are hidden and to expose the hidden thoughts, mindsets, and realities around the things we encounter within the wedding industry...for better or worse.
The Last One
This is the finale of the Blacklight Podcast. In this one, we talk about some of the things we've learned over the years, where we've been the past year, and where we're both headed. Much love to everyone who has followed along with us—we are thankful you've joined on this journey with us.
Jun 9, 2021
1 hr 3 min
4th Times the Charm (Where do we go from here?)
Levi and AD discuss the on ongoing nature of what we continue to do in light of Black Lives Matter, but also working too make forward progress.
Jun 30, 2020
42 min
Who do you call when the police murder?
In the wake of the riots, protests, and the murder of George Floyd, we speak up and talk about race and racism in America.
Jun 3, 2020
1 hr 16 min
Bad Days Made Good (Ft. Joe Tobiason)
This week we talk with Joe Tobiason about keeping spirits high amidst COVID-19.   One thing that is happening is Pedro and Tailor (https://www.pedroandtailor.com) is hosting a photography grant to give away $1000 to a photographer. Go out and celebrate a life of wonder.
Apr 2, 2020
49 min
Fear and Uncertainty
This week we talk about all the fear surrounding COVID-19 and we talk about what our current responses are.
Mar 26, 2020
41 min
What should our response to COVID-19 be?
This week, Levi and AD talk about the coronavirus, COVID-19, and what our response to that should be.
Mar 18, 2020
39 min
Who do you Shoot?
This week, we talk about our Cereal Shack and the idea of who do you shoot and document on a wedding day.
Mar 13, 2020
44 min
The Plantation
In our kickoff of Season 2, in honor of Black History month, we talk about the racial politics of weddings, particularly tied into Plantations in the South.
Feb 28, 2020
51 min
51. Rangefinder Magazine & 30 Rising Stars (With Jacqueline Tobin)
This week we have the Editor in Chief of Rangefinder Magazine, Jacqueline Tobin on to discuss all things the magazine. She'll give us a look behind the scenes of the 30 Rising Stars competition, and share her response the culture around wedding photo awards.  Happy New Year Folks! 
Jan 7, 2020
51 min
50. Award Culture (with Sam Hurd)
This week we talk with Sam Hurd about Award Culture within the wedding industry. Sam recently made a facebook post that took on a lot of heat for his critique of award culture within the wedding photographer realm. This week, we talk with him about what he thinks needs to be changed in the wedding industry.
Dec 12, 2019
1 hr 6 min
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