"Authenticity always wins" - Myah Asha Jeffers

In this episode of How I See: The Leica Podcast, documentary and portrait photographer Myah Asha Jeffers reflects on the deeply personal experiences that shaped her creative voice.
Recorded at Leica HQ in Wetzlar, the conversation explores how a childhood instant camera sparked her love for storytelling, why she photographs communities she belongs to, and how themes like grief, identity, vulnerability, and intimacy influence her work. Myah also discusses balancing photography with writing and directing, navigating creative pressure in the age of social media, and why authenticity matters more than perfection.
A thoughtful conversation about honest storytelling, emotional connection, and finding confidence in your own perspective.
Myah's Instagram: instagram.com/myah.jeffers
Myah's Website: myahjeffers.com
Shoutouts:
Tamibé Bourdanné: instagram.com/tamibebourdanne
Adiam Yemane: instagram.com/adiamyemane_
Mamu Unu: instagram.com/black_mamuu