Alan W. King

YouTube video by Alan King Why I Switched from the E-M5 Mark II to the Olympus E-M1 Mark II for Video

New gear: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is in the bag! It's replacing the E-M5 II as my primary hybrid YouTube camera (video/stills). Both will alternate for photography. Detailing why the E-M1 II is better for my most demanding camera work. youtu.be/gAcsA1rpcik

From Wednesday's #shuttertherapy.

I'm impressed! Spider-Man managed to lift me over his shoulder. A friend mentioned she saw his legs buckle. This was risky. I doubt he has insurance in that line of work. While my wife took several photos, I kept praying, "Lord, don't let him drop me." A brotha was ready to tuck and roll.

I have my family with me at the Chautauqua Institution. My heart was so full when Jaz saw the brochure and said, "That's Daddy!" #blacksky #poetry #wroting #chautauqua

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YouTube video by Alan King Trailer for Sing the Heart of the Magic

This National Women's Day, I'm sharing the trailer for my documentary on Jennifer L. Nelson. If you've never heard of this theater legend, that's all the more reason to watch this, then check out the full doc and learn about her work. #WomensDay2025 youtu.be/MF8uMx14Wjo

YouTube video by Alan King How My Dad's Old Nikon D40 Made Me a Better Photographer

How my dad's old Nikon D40 made me a better photographer. youtu.be/isDWDkfz1nQ

#nikond40 #blacksky #photography #photographer #vintagecameras

YouTube video by Alan King I Borrowed My Dad's Nikon D40 for 3 Months...And This Happened

In January, I borrowed my dad's #NikonD40 for 3 months. I share my frustrations and joys with using that #camera in a recent video. Click the link to check it out. If you do watch the video, please like it on YouTube to help it reach other viewers. youtu.be/isDWDkfz1nQ #vintagecameras #photography

YouTube video by Alan King Catalyst by Tracie Johnson and Alan King

In Feb., I shared the 1st part of a multi-series project with my friend Tracie, "Threshold of Fear." She overcame her fear threshold & wanted to help others. Here's part 2, titled Catalyst. Tracie wrote & narrated this video, which I created using various AI tools.

#blacksky

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Table for one.

#blacksky #cameras #vintagecameras

YouTube video by Alan King The E-M5 Mark II Accidentally Became the Hybrid Camera I was Looking For

I have a new video up on my YouTube channel about how a 10-year-old camera accidentally became the hybrid camera I've been looking for. If you're interested, click the preview below to watch the video. youtu.be/U79cTRWtWHM

From today's #shuttertherapy with my "new" toy: the 10-year-old Olympus E-M5 Mark II.

The photos say it all. #blacksky

Jade Rose was excited for her school's Letter People Parade. Initially eager to be letter S, she got shy seeing the crowd of parents waiting. Like her mom, she doesn't love the spotlight, but she pushed through and completed the parade successfully! #blacksky

The Kings styled at today's Girl Scout Mother/Daughter Tea Party.

#blacksky #girlscouts

Spring Break in NYC. #family #springbreak #blacksky

Happy Belated Easter from the Kings.
#blacksky #family #easter

#blacksky #afrofuturism #afrofuture #literature #shortstory

Big shout out to Dr. DuEwa Frazier for having me on her AFROFUTURISM podcast to discuss my story, "Cornbread Othello," and other things like how my creative process works around my family. Listen here: bit.ly/AlanOnAfroPod and subscribe to the Afrofutures Pod on Spotify.

Thank you, Fable: Books & TV, for listing me among the "hidden-gem poets to check out." Happy #NationalPoetryMonth! fable.co/blog/lets-read-some-black-poets-today