‘I’m a vulnerable guy who’s just figuring sh*t out’ – the first Black male photographer to shoot a Vogue cover speaks out
Misan Harriman talks to Paul Hill about his unconventional photographic journey, his influences and using images to challenge injustice The post ‘I’m a vulnerable guy who’s just figuring sh*t out’ – the first Black male photographer to shoot a Vogue cover speaks out appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Misan Harriman rose to prominence when Vogue commissioned him to photograph their September 2020 cover, "ACTIVISM NOW." His work has not gone unnoticed, as over 35,000 supporters, including Annie Lennox, Gary Lineker, Tracey Emin, and William Dalrymple, signed an open letter in opposition to right-wing newspapers attempting to smear his reputation.
Harriman, a Nigerian-born black Brit who only became a photographer ten years ago, has become the most talked-about photographer of his time, with a documentary about his life currently in circulation. He credits his wife for introducing him to photography and film, as he had struggled with dyslexia and felt isolated during his school years.
Despite facing backlash from the right-wing press, Harriman continues to use his camera and social media platforms to promote causes such as Black Lives Matter and advocate for humanity in a world filled with injustice.
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