Leica Conversation with Cheriss May

Leica represents a union of craftsmanship, design and experience. It is a beautiful collision of art and engineering, and the future of form and functionality. Leica Camera, headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany, is an internationally operating, premium-segment manufacturer of cameras and sport optics products. The legendary status of the Leica brand is founded on a long tradition of excellence in the supreme quality and performance of cameras and lenses, and the iconic images that artists and photojournalists everywhere captured with them. For more information visit www.leicacamerausa.com.

Leica Camera

Join us for a conversation with Washington DC–based photojournalist and professor Cheriss May.

A chronicler of history, Cheriss May has been a witness to many of the most turbulent and legendary moments in the U.S. in recent years. She will share stories from these experiences, in addition to the creative and technical lessons she has learned along the way. May will highlight images from her current exhibition "Soul Connection", on display at Leica Store Washington D.C. through Mid-July. Through story and examples, she will explain the significant role portraiture has played in helping her establish her reputation, in the competitive world of photojournalism. Time with be reserved for Q&A. #LeicaConversations is complimentary and open to the public to join.

Cheriss May is a lauded editorial and portrait photographer, and adjunct professor at Howard University, her alma mater. She has been published in The New York Times, O Magazine, The White House website, People, the Today Show, and other international publications. Cheriss’ images were selected for CNN 2020 Year in Pictures, and Women Photograph 2020 Year in Pictures.She has a traveling exhibition, "Cheriss May Soul Connection", showing at galleries across the country, and her work is featured in a permanent exhibit, “In Conversation: Visual Meditations on Black Masculinity”, at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Cheriss is an advocate for inclusive storytelling and is often commissioned to speak to organizations around the world, including Spotify, Adobe, Leica, the Center for Creative Photography, and the International Center of Photography.Originally from Kansas City, Mo., Cheriss’ passion radiates through her aptitude to connect to the soul of those she photographs.

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Leica Conversation with Cheriss May

More events from Leica Camera

Discover more events from Leica Camera, from Arts to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all online events to browse and filter by date, category, and more.

Leica Conversation with Cheriss May

More events from Leica Camera

Discover more events from Leica Camera, from Arts to other experiences you might love.

More Arts events

Browse more Arts events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all online events to browse and filter by date, category, and more.