Kamal X: Photographer Documenting Life's Journey

Kamal X: Photographer Documenting Life's Journey - Tom Ray's Art Podcast

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Photographer Kamal X shares his journey from posting photos on Instagram to publishing books documenting real-life moments. After losing his best friend to cancer, Kamal began traveling the world and using his camera as an outlet. His work evolved into a quest to find answers through investigative journalism compiling his experiences into the book Black Astronaut. He aimed to provide a visual perspective on America's story beyond news reports and facts. Kamal discusses the challenges of getting published before connecting with a UK publisher. His mission is to capture life's raw moments and share new visual narratives.

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Kamal X website https://www.iamkamalx.com

Kamal X on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamkamalx

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