Reckoning Through Photovoice

In this collaborative essay we explore the individual and collective identities of seven Black* scholars through narrative reflection. Informed by endarkened feminist epistemology (EFE), and implemented through collaborative autoethnographic methods, we considered how our methodological engagement with photovoice shaped our identities as Black* scholars in relation to research. We found that our research experiences closely mirrored several tenets of EFE. More specifically, we identified elements of freedom, home, and community as recurring themes across our narratives. Further, we associated our identified themes with our underlying perceptions of (endarkened) transformative scholarship. Through this reflective journey, we highlight the profound connection between our methodological practices and the evolution of our scholarly identities, advocating for the continued integration of EFE in academic research to foster a deeper understanding of Black* scholars’ experiences.