Whether you’re in lockdown or practicing social isolation, times are tough. And it’s okay if all you feel like doing is napping, multiple times a day. It is safe to say that 2020 has not turned out the way any of us had hoped. What started out as a promising year, has now evolved into some sort of poorly made B horror movie with a storyline that doesn’t seem to have an end in sight. This new reality of dealing with this pandemic has been thrust upon us all, leaving many with more questions than answers, especially for photographers. However, in this brutally honest conversation with photographer, journalist, and educator in Washington, D.C, Alyssa Schukar, she continues to see the good in every day, even if it may seem impossible at times. If you're struggling to be 'creative' during the pandemic, this episode is for you. Listen to it and let's chat.
More about Alyssa Schukar:
Alyssa Schukar is a Washington, D.C.-based photographer, journalist, and educator. While her work is rooted in an interest in and love of people, it's propelled by a desire to study and name the larger forces that affect Americans' everyday lives.
Alyssa is a frequent contributor to the New York Times. Her images have also appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, the Atlantic, and TIME magazine. National commercial clients include US Bank, UPS, Chase, and Glenmorangie.
A native of the Great Plains and a proud graduate of the University of Nebraska, Alyssa has worked professionally in several countries outside of North America, including Afghanistan, India, Scotland, and France.