Shoot Wisely the Creators Podcast with Amir Ebrahimi
Hosted by photographer and documentarian Amir Ebrahimi, the Shoot Wisely Podcast explores the creative process through honest conversations with artists, filmmakers, photographers, designers, writers, and other inspiring creators.
With more than 20 years of production experience, Amir has traveled the world documenting a wide range of stories, from covering the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, to producing social issue campaigns for the Ethiopian Health Ministry, to extensive NBA coverage on and off the court, and documenting life inside Cambodian orphanages.
Each episode dives into the journey behind the work: the experiences, struggles, inspirations, and moments that shaped each guest’s creative path. While the show has a strong focus on photographers, cinematographers, and visual storytellers, the conversations remain open to creators from every discipline who are driven by curiosity and the need to make something meaningful.
Shoot Wisely is less about rigid interviews and more about authentic dialogue exploring the who, what, where, and why behind creativity, with occasional insight into the tools and techniques each artist uses along the way.
At its core, the podcast exists to inspire people to create fearlessly, think deeply, and ultimately, shoot wisely.
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Shoot Wisely the Creators Podcast with Amir Ebrahimi
07 Khary Mason retired Homicide Detective turned Photographer
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Episode 07 — Khary Mason, retired Homicide Detective turned Photographer.
In Episode 07 of the Shoot Wisely podcast, I sit down with retired homicide detective Khary Mason to discuss how photography and writing became tools for processing more than 20 years on the force.
After decades of investigating violent crime, Khary found himself carrying the weight of the stories, scenes, and human consequences he witnessed. In this conversation, he shares how picking up a camera — and putting words to paper — helped him unpack trauma, reflect on service, and reconnect with his own humanity.
We explore the emotional toll of working in homicide, the transition from law enforcement to civilian life, and how creative expression can serve as both therapy and testimony. This episode is an honest discussion about accountability, healing, and the role of art in confronting difficult truths.
In This Episode
- Life after 20+ years as a homicide detective
- The emotional weight of investigating violent crime
- Turning to photography as a form of processing and healing
- Writing as reflection and release
- Transitioning from law enforcement to civilian identity
- The power of creative practice in unpacking trauma
About the Guest
Khary Mason is a retired homicide detective who now uses photography and writing as tools for reflection and healing. His work explores memory, accountability, and the human cost of violence, offering a rare perspective shaped by decades on the front lines of criminal investigation.