Chasing Light and Shadow
Tieshka SmithMusings, memory, and the magic of observation—offered through the lens of a Philly-based photographer, author, and restless lightchaser documenting Black life, joy, and truth.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 124 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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The Limits of Lineage in Storytelling: How The Archive and a Dream Reoriented Everything
Chasing Light and Shadow is a Substack publication where, in the tradition of Gordon Parks, I blend images and words to tell compelling stories about people and places I’ve encountered as a Chicago native who ultimately landed in Philadelph...
When People Leave, Who Among Them Counts?
Chasing Light and Shadow is a Substack publication where, in the tradition of Gordon Parks, I blend images and words to tell compelling stories about people and places I’ve encountered as a Chicago native who ultimately landed in Philadelph...
Special Announcement: Images From My Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival Archive Selected for “Stronger Together” Exhibit!
Chasing Light and Shadow is a Substack publication where, in the tradition of Gordon Parks, I blend images and words to tell compelling stories about people and places I’ve encountered as a Chicago native who ultimately landed in Philadelph...
My Father’s Memory of a 1955 Broadcast: The Limits of Preservation and Access
Chasing Light and Shadow is a Substack publication where, in the tradition of Gordon Parks, I blend images and words to tell compelling stories about people and places I’ve encountered as a Chicago native who ultimately landed in Philadelph...
Beyond Buildings: Directories, Visibility, and Future-Proofing Black Stories
Chasing Light and Shadow is a Substack publication where, in the tradition of Gordon Parks, I blend images and words to tell compelling stories about people and places I’ve encountered as a Chicago native who ultimately landed in Philadelph...
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Photographer, author, and “accidental” archivist exploring how communities create meaning and sustain memory. Through visual storytelling and design research, I trace what lingers in light, shadow, ritual, and everyday life.
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