# "Authenticity always wins" - Myah Asha Jeffers

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Podcast: [How I See - The Leica Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-i-see-the-leica-podcast-7784141)
Published: 2026-06-02T12:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

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: https://www.instagram.com/myah.jeffers/ Myah's Website: https://www.myahjeffers.com/ Shoutouts: Tamibé Bourdanné: https://www.instagram.com/tamibebourdanne/ Adiam Yemane: https://www.instagram.com/adiamyemane_/ Mamu Unu: https://www.instagram.com/black_mamuu/

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