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the genius in me sees the genius in you.
photographer - art director - creative athlete
just a creative genius in the making (speaking it into existence). still figuring this life ting out, and documenting my journey along the way. my videos revolve around creativity, photography/art direction, fitness and everything in-between. i also host the Chasing Genius podcast, the #1 show for creatives in pursuit of their own creative genius.
welcome to my channel, hope you stay awhile :)
email for business inquiries: hello@crystalanokam.com
based in Philadelphia, PA
photographer - art director - creative athlete
just a creative genius in the making (speaking it into existence). still figuring this life ting out, and documenting my journey along the way. my videos revolve around creativity, photography/art direction, fitness and everything in-between. i also host the Chasing Genius podcast, the #1 show for creatives in pursuit of their own creative genius.
welcome to my channel, hope you stay awhile :)
email for business inquiries: hello@crystalanokam.com
based in Philadelphia, PA
stop waiting for permission to be creative | #ChasingGenius Ep. 19
there are so many incredible artists in the world who hide behind this desire for validation, but constantly seeking others approval to create, stifles creativity. we lose our creative voice, we rely too much on external influences and we miss out on the chance to just be ourselves. stop waiting for permission to create.
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if this is the first time you're watching, my name is Crystal Anokam, I am an artist working in photography and advertising. I make videos that focus on the heart and soul of what it means to be creative.
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icrysiano
www.tiktok.com/@icrysiano
if this is the first time you're watching, my name is Crystal Anokam, I am an artist working in photography and advertising. I make videos that focus on the heart and soul of what it means to be creative.
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embrace being a work in progress | #ChasingGenius Ep. 18
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life is all about being a forever work in progress, especially as creatives, we are always redefining our creativity, our style, and our impact. learn to embrace it. through this journey, you’ll discover that you had everything you needed the whole time. right inside you. // LISTEN TO MY PODCAST 🎙️- Subscribe to Chasing Genius on Apple or Spotify: beacons.ai/chasinggenius // STAY IN TOUCH 📲 - i...
get to know me tag
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talking about yourself can feel pretty awkward, so I asked my friends for some help! get to know me through the lens of my friends. // LISTEN TO MY PODCAST 🎙️- Subscribe to Chasing Genius on Apple or Spotify: beacons.ai/chasinggenius // STAY IN TOUCH 📲 - icrysiano www.tiktok.com/@icrysiano if this is the first time you're watching, my name is Crystal Anokam, I am an artist workin...
how to avoid the self improvement trap in 2024 | #ChasingGenius Ep. 17
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at the root of it, nothing is wrong with self-help or self-improvement. it’s for those of us who are self-starters and aspire to be better than we were yesterday. it’s a way of learning new things that can be applied to our lives. But if you find yourself consuming more than creating, then that's a problem. // LISTEN TO MY PODCAST 🎙️- Subscribe to Chasing Genius on Apple or Spotify: beacons.ai/...
no one has it all figured out | #ChasingGenius Ep. 16
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from navigating adulthood to figuring out our career paths, it often feels like everyone around us has it all together when in reality, we're all just trying to figure it out. no one truly has all the answers and that's perfectly okay. // LISTEN TO MY PODCAST 🎙️- Subscribe to Chasing Genius on Apple or Spotify: beacons.ai/chasinggenius // STAY IN TOUCH 📲 - icrysiano www.tiktok.co...
don't let social media rush you and your goals | #ChasingGenius Ep. 15
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in a world where social media constantly bombards us with images of instant success and overnight fame, it can be easy to feel pressured to rush our goals. // LISTEN TO MY PODCAST 🎙️- Subscribe to Chasing Genius on Apple or Spotify: beacons.ai/chasinggenius // STAY IN TOUCH 📲 - icrysiano www.tiktok.com/@icrysiano if this is the first time you're watching, my name is Crystal Anoka...
stop taking things personally, if you want to succeed | #ChasingGenius Ep. 14
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stop taking things personally, if you want to succeed | #ChasingGenius Ep. 14
top 5 black women photographers you need to know about
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top 5 black women photographers you need to know about
your creative breakthrough is coming | #ChasingGenius Ep. 13
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your creative breakthrough is coming | #ChasingGenius Ep. 13
creatives are the new athletes | #ChasingGenius Ep. 12
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creatives are the new athletes | #ChasingGenius Ep. 12
nothing changes until you change | #ChasingGenius Ep. 11
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nothing changes until you change | #ChasingGenius Ep. 11
for the 9-5 creative struggling with work-life balance | #ChasingGenius Ep. 10
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for the 9-5 creative struggling with work-life balance | #ChasingGenius Ep. 10
top 5 black photographers you need to know about
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top 5 black photographers you need to know about
the work comes before the belief | #ChasingGenius Ep. 9
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the work comes before the belief | #ChasingGenius Ep. 9
unleash your greatness by studying the greats | #ChasingGenius Ep. 8
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unleash your greatness by studying the greats | #ChasingGenius Ep. 8
the only way to find TRUE LOVE | #ChasingGenius Ep. 7
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the only way to find TRUE LOVE | #ChasingGenius Ep. 7
overcoming rejection as a creative | #ChasingGenius Ep. 6
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overcoming rejection as a creative | #ChasingGenius Ep. 6
you don’t need motivation | #ChasingGenius Ep. 5
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you don’t need motivation | #ChasingGenius Ep. 5
why you feel like an imposter (& how to overcome it) | #ChasingGenius Ep. 4
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why you feel like an imposter (& how to overcome it) | #ChasingGenius Ep. 4
why every creative needs personal projects | #ChasingGenius Ep. 3
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why every creative needs personal projects | #ChasingGenius Ep. 3
how your fear of being seen is holding you back | #ChasingGenius Ep. 2
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how your fear of being seen is holding you back | #ChasingGenius Ep. 2
why i'm starting a podcast in 2024 | #ChasingGenius Ep. 1
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why i'm starting a podcast in 2024 | #ChasingGenius Ep. 1
a day in my life in Puerto Rico (...and shooting EXPIRED 35mm Slide Film)
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a day in my life in Puerto Rico (...and shooting EXPIRED 35mm Slide Film)
FILM Photography PORTRAIT SESSION (ft. Isaac)
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FILM Photography PORTRAIT SESSION (ft. Isaac)
Fall Portrait Session with KODAK Films (ft. Demetrius)
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Fall Portrait Session with KODAK Films (ft. Demetrius)
Shooting EXPIRED FILM with the YASHICA C MEDIUM FORMAT Camera
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Shooting EXPIRED FILM with the YASHICA C MEDIUM FORMAT Camera
thats an awesome quote!
Man a photography duo sounds so cool!
ik right!
I just bought one today love your content 👊🏿
love that! can't wait to see what you make with it :)
The title is racist
The motivational reenactment 😅🔥
😂😂
Only halfway through, but this is an incredible video. Also, Your pronunciations are on point-I’d think you’re Nigerian myself lol
haha thanks! I am Nigerian!
such a wonderful video. All of these artists sound amazing! I will definitely check them out. You did a great summary with a lot of sincerity on all of them. Can’t wait to watch more of your videos 🕊️🌸🌟
you're so sweet, thank you for tapping in! hope to see you around :)
I love it here 😍
Thank you soooo much❤ we have to create even tho it’s really really « bad » at first even for our own taste and share it and we will see that nobody can die from it 😂 Happy to be a new sub from 🇫🇷
bonjour!! this is funny, because it's so true! humbled to have you watching all the way from france, thank you :)
Amazing video. As a beginner photographer the ending message was right on time lol. Thanks for all the information as well.
love that for you! thanks for watching. wishing you all the success in your photo journey :)
I agree and would like to add that I think the desire for validation adds to the pool of desire for creation to it adds to the “stuckness”
that's an interesting take, i can resonate with that. some of the moments when i feel stuckness is not always because of lack of inspiration or motivation, but rather because i don't know what to make that other people would find "cool" or "intriguing"... it makes it 10x harder to create from that lens.
Crystal, count me as part of your tribe. Keep up the good work you are destined for good things. I will recommend you to to our discussion group. @newjerseyafricanamerican alliance
Namaste! It's gets real easy when you don't GAF of what people think. Free's one's self up immensely. If you do your art for validation, it's always going to suck.
so true! you gotta do it for yourself first and foremost.
This was dope!
thanks for watching!
Yes, I love Andre Wagner
my fave fr!
Ommmg I finally found you!!!!
Ernest Cole..
love these series... your energy attracts ...big ups!
appreciate you! thank you and your vids are dope too :)
@@crystalanokam oh thank you … you definitely got me as a subscriber 🙏🏽
Thank you so much! I also love the work of Gordon Parks and Malik Sidibe! Can I also suggest Seymour Keita and the Bronx Documentary Centre! Cheers From Australia 🇦🇺
Big love!!
Elijah Mogoli is dope too
yess, love his work as well
Have to take care of our minds and body because they are the tools we use to create✨🫶🏾
Loved this and your energy!!!🫡❤️
Dope tips! I'm guilty of procrastinating with how-tos as well. My tip is to recognize the "first" (podcast, story, etc) may be trash, but it's not the last!"
ooo i like that!
Always here for Black female creators.
Thank you for sharing this and totally agree with you.
🥰 thanks for watching!
💯 ❤️Keeping promises to yourself
✨✨✨✨❤️Y’all did great
That is so true.
Hello! I appreciate the fantastic videos and topics you share. It's wonderful to see the emergence of many talented new black photographers. You showcased five of them and brought attention to one of my personal favorites: Gordon Parks. Mr. Parks' impact extends far beyond photography, as you rightly pointed out. Another black photographer I admire is Dawoud Bey. Sending greetings from Brazil and apologizing for any errors I may have made.
this is such a sweet comment! you just put me on to Dawoud Bey, definitely gonna check him out. thank you for watching Sergio, more to come!
if you enjoyed this video, there is a part 2: czcams.com/video/fP251XntUMM/video.html learn more about black women photographers who inspire me and you should know about, thanks for watching :)
Thank you!
Hi from Utah! This is a great resource and way to connect with other black photographers.
thanks for watching boss!
Off topic but you are so pretty!!
you’re so sweet, ty!
Social media is a trap. You're only seeing what the algorithm wants you to see, and the same is true for the photos/videos you post. Whenever I post on social media, I go in assuming only the people who follow me will see it, and then it's still only a fraction. Personally, I feel like videos like these are far more beneficial than an Instagram post. You are so thoughtful and CZcams is a platform that rewards patience. You can't distill what you said in 30 seconds.
i feel you on that heavy, and it’s easy to think that your work isn’t good, cause it’s not getting the likes and engagement you expected… but that’s far from the truth! this is why i love youtube, because i rather have comments like yours and real connection, thanks for watching!!
you are a great speaker! this is a press record with no cuts! glad I subscribed a couple weeks ago! see ya next upload
thanks alot, see you in the next one!
man, this video came up on my recommendations at the perfect possible time. I'm an artist, with my mediums in photography and writing/poetry. I'm about to hit 30, still living in my parents home trying to stay positive about my own personal journey and not feeling down about it all. This video gave me a lot of motivation to keep going and show gratitude for life, so thankyou for your words!🙏🏿
i'm happy it resonated with you, everything you desire is coming to you in godspeed!
Black Shutter Podcast is so dope. Its addictive
it really is, super grateful for it!
Oceans of blessings y'all ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
love this! flo ngala's story is incredible too!!!
ikr! thanks for tapping in!
This!!! Thanks for this!! Helping me with this new craft
thanks Emma! excited to see more of your photographic journey!
omg i just found you after I refreshed my yt homepage. This is CONTENT! thank youuuuu
appreciate you 🤞
Awesome video! Thank you!
Namaste, great job. I have no idea why your channel doesn't get more light.
appreciate the love always!
Love this, thank you x
thank you for tapping in!
Hell yes, I’m here for this 🙌
get into it!! tell me who your faves are
The next David goggins
this is hilarious!
Nice
Appreciate you!
“Don’t worry, be happy” 🫶🏾
word to Bob!
Let’s gooo
you already kno!!!
Adger was Gordons assistant at one point: “Often such talent abides by rules set by others,” Parks wrote, “but Adger’s individualism sets him apart, simply because he follows his own convictions. His photographs go as far as imagery can go without actually speaking. Cowans has acquired the freedom to master himself.” My kind of man.
most certainly his individualism, thank you for sharing this!