During the 1970s and '80s, several artists published important histories highlighting the wealth of African American artistry that had been overlooked. Two landmark publications—Viewfinders: Black Women Photographers by Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe and Black Photographers, 1840 to 1940: An Illustrated Bio-Bibliography by Deborah Willis—greatly contributed to the development of the field of photographic history. This conversation brings the two luminaries together to discuss their dual roles as artists and historians.