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David Johnson, a pioneering Black photographer and former student of Ansel Adams, reflects on his decades-long journey in photography. From documenting San Francisco’s Fillmore District to capturing history through a deeply personal lens, his work blends artistry and social commentary. In this episode of The Large Format Photography Podcast, he shares insights on his craft, the power of visual storytelling, and the dreams that have shaped his career.




A choir singing Lift Every Voice in San Francisco. Photograph: Courtesy of the David Johnson Photograph Archive; the Bancroft Library; the University of California, Berkeley
Growing up, most of the photographs I have seen of Black people were just not very complimentary. My photographs will have Black people photographed in a dignified manner.


- David Johnson

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