Shoot Wisely the Creators Podcast with Amir Ebrahimi
Shoot Wisely podcast host Amir Ebrahimi has over 20 years of experience in production and has traveled the world as a documentarian covering a wide range of projects including the 2016 Olympics in Rio, social issues for the health ministry of Ethiopia, extensive global and national coverage of the NBA on and off the court, and documenting Cambodian orphanages to name a few. Host Amir Ebrahimi talks to guests about their process of creation and the road that led them to create for a living. The Shoot Wisely Podcast will have a heavy focus on photographers and videographers/DP's but will be open to inspiring creators such as artists, writers, designers, editors, etc. The main aim of the show is to talk to creates about their journey and process of creating to inspire people to create and shoot wisely. The show will have a very loose format but will touch on the who, what, where, and why. With a small portion of the conversation dedicated to the tools each creator utilizes. Thank you and please leave a review and share.
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.