Episode 2: Geralene Valentine & Jay Misencik: Photographers & Cultural Heritage Storytellers

May 6, 2026

Librarian Andre Massa sits down with Gerlene Valentine & Jay Misencik, who have been taking professional photos of everyday life in Bridgeport, for decades. They currently run the Bridgeport Portrait Project, in which they take photos of people who represent the city of Bridgeport. Listen here for their stories about life, & snapping pics of life in Bridgeport over the years.