Podcast
February 13, 2026
367. Carell Augustus: Making His Photographic Dream Book Come True
Carell Augustus is a professional photographer whose career has taken him around the world to shoot some of the biggest stars on the planet. His celebrity clients have included Viola Davis, Beverly Johnson, Mariah Carey, Elizabeth Banks, Pierce Bronson, Meghan Markle, Serena Williams, Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton, and more. He is also an author. Carell spent 10 years making his dream project come true. That dream was to reimagine famous Hollywood movie roles with black actors, with his coffee table book, Black Hollywood: Reimagining Iconic Movie Moments.
This interview not only covers how he pulled off such an amazing product, but also the inspiration and drive to make it happen … no matter what.
An L. Ron Hubbard essay on photography was also discussed, and how it applies to successful photography.
Learn more at www.carellaugustus.com.
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