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Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist Jon Cherry joins Bad Photographers for an unfiltered, long-form conversation about documenting the January 6th Capitol Riot and living with the images that followed.
Cherry takes us inside the chaos of that day, reflecting on what it meant to photograph history as it unfolded, the weight of responsibility that comes with bearing witness, and the emotional toll of covering political violence. He opens up about freelancing under pressure, the long road to healing after trauma, and how his career and personal life, were reshaped in the aftermath.
This 2-hour episode goes beyond the headlines, pairing deep reflection with visual context from the day itself, to explore what happens after the photographs are made — when the cameras are down, the adrenaline fades, and photographers are left to process what they’ve seen.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:22 The Impact of January 6th
04:45 Finding a Voice in Photojournalism
08:47 Reflections on Personal Connections
09:41 The Journey to January 6th
12:58 The Build-Up to the Capitol Riot
16:30 The Day of the Capitol Riot
21:40 Experiences at the Capitol
24:58 Documenting the Unfolding Events
26:42 Confrontation and Tension at the Riot
30:46 Preparation and Equipment Challenges
38:31 The March Towards the Capitol
42:50 Chaos at the Inaugural Platform
49:04 Moments of Acceptance and Fear
49:59 Breaking Windows and Capturing Chaos
52:58 The Aftermath of January 6th
55:52 Navigating the Challenges of Freelancing
59:57 The Pulitzer Prize and Personal Reflection
01:05:59 The Sticky Pulitzer and Community Support
01:09:57 Processing Trauma and Building Resilience
01:21:08 The Weight of Experience
01:24:49 Healing Through Reflection
01:30:02 The Journey of Self-Discovery
01:35:35 The Role of a Photographer
01:41:45 Curiosity and Responsibility in Photography
Jon's Website: https://jonpcherry.com
Jon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonpcherry/
Bad Photographers Website: https://bad-photographers.com
Keywords Elements In This Episode
John Cherry, January 6th, Capitol Riot, photojournalism, documentary photography, storytelling, emotions, chaos, experience, insights, January 6th, Capitol Riot, Pulitzer Prize, photojournalism, trauma, community support, personal growth, freelance photography, emotional processing, storytelling
