In this episode, I sit down with Clarence Long III (@clarencelongphoto), a fine art macro photographer making big moves in Oklahoma City and beyond. Clarence shares his journey from shooting flowers and bees with his dad to partnering with institutions like the OKC Zoo, Myriad Botanical Gardens, and becoming the featured artist for Allied Arts’ 2026 campaign.

We dive into:

• How cold emailing changed his career
• The balance between passion, business, and hobby
• Breaking barriers as the youngest and first Black Allied Arts campaign artist
• The spiritual and personal growth that fuels his art
• Building a fine art photography business with luxury archival prints

This is a powerful conversation about creativity, resilience, and m ...