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B&H Photography Podcast
The B&H Photography Podcast: Join us every other week for a conversation with insightful and entertaining guests. From gear and technique to history, science and art, we discuss the issues most important to the contemporary photographer.
Episodes
B&H Photography PodcastPaul Seibert & Alex Geiger | Capturing the New York City Marathon
There are no second takes at the New York City Marathon. Twenty-six miles, five boroughs, and one shot at making the race count. In this week's podcast, Paul…
B&H Photography PodcastBodega Cats of New York | Cats and their Bodegas
Everyone knows that a cat has nine lives. But this famous proverb has a second part: "…For three he plays, for three he strays, and for the last three he…
B&H Photography PodcastDave Krugman | The Future is Now
Dave Krugman grew up on the edge of the Internet. Emerging from college into the first wave of Instagram, he became an OG of that platform before going on to…
B&H Photography PodcastGabriela Gabrielaa | Creating for Yourself
For Gabriela, photography is about more than capturing a polished final image. It's about becoming part of a place, building trust with the people around her…
B&H Photography PodcastStephen Wilkes | America in Detail
Stephen Wilkes is an undisputed master at telling stories with images. In this week's podcast, he pinpoints the exact moment he was given free rein to dream up…
B&H Photography PodcastEnrique Vega | Making it in New York as a Fashion Photographer
For those who believe the world of elite fashion photography is not within reach—we've got a story for you! In this week's podcast, we explore the career…
B&H Photography PodcastEd Kashi | "We humans live for stories"
The time-honored saying "A picture is worth a thousand words" can quickly lose meaning in the intricate tangle of a photographer's lifetime archive. That is…
B&H Photography PodcastNancy Borowick | Mentors & Career Pivots
New York City is often considered the center of the universe, especially for photographers and other creative types. Leaving the Big Apple after you've…
B&H Photography PodcastAustin Bell | Photographing 6,800 Basketball Courts in 28 Countries
Austin Bell shoots basketball courts—thousands of them—mostly from above. Using a drone and a flat-lay approach, he's documented more than 6,500 courts across…
B&H Photography PodcastWelcome Back! | The B&H Photography Podcast
After an extended hiatus, we're stoked to announce that the B&H Photography Podcast is back online with an impressive visual identity and a vibrant new studio…
B&H Photography PodcastFarewell Audio, Hello Video Podcasts, with Derek Fahsbender
The B&H Photography Podcast is getting a facelift. After more than a decade of audio-driven chats featuring many of the photo world's most inspiring voices…
B&H Photography PodcastEncore: Action Sports - Auto Racing & Competitive Cycling Photography
What does it take to photograph elite athletes pushing their bodies to the point of collapse, or freeze the motion of cars hurtling by at speeds that blur the…
B&H Photography PodcastEncore: Best of B&H Music Photography Podcasts
Music photography has always been a listener favorite, and through the years we've gathered countless stories from legendary photographers about what it takes…
B&H Photography PodcastEncore: The Art of the SNL Portrait, with Mary Ellen Matthews
"Live From New York, it's Saturday Night!" That single sentence has become a catchphrase for devotees of comedy and popular culture for more than 50…
B&H Photography PodcastUnit Set Photography: Myles Aronowitz & Cara Howe
Photography has plenty of different specialty areas—portraits, sports, fashion, food, still life—to name just a few. In today's show we're going to investigate…
B&H Photography PodcastPhotographing the Winter Games: Jean Fruth
Sports photography hinges on freezing peak action—transforming a high-speed blur into a dramatic portrayal of human effort. When you combine that with the…
B&H Photography PodcastPictures in Space, featuring NASA Astronaut Donald Pettit
Above Photograph © Donald Pettit, NASA At its best, photography draws from both science and art, to give resulting images a dual purpose—aesthetic innovation…
B&H Photography PodcastTwo Generations of Top Photo Agents with Jennifer Perlmutter & Michael Ash
One of the most polarizing questions in the mind of any photographer is "Should—or shouldn't I—get an agent?" The role of an agent in a photographer's career…
B&H Photography PodcastThe Ethics of Wildlife Photography with Melissa Groo & Bobby Stormer
While its origin is murky, the adage "Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time," is at the heart of this wide-ranging…
B&H Photography PodcastThe Many Seasons of Humans of New York, featuring Brandon Stanton
It takes a lot of guts to engage with a stranger on the street, ask probing questions about their struggles, and come away with a portrait and a story as a…
B&H Photography PodcastNext Frame: Trailblazing a Philadelphia Photo Community, with CJ Wolfe
Picking up a camera is often the start of a life-changing journey. And when it's combined with a focus on community building, the determination to lead by…
B&H Photography PodcastCrafting Masterful Portraits with Paul Mobley & Ian Spanier
Paul Mobley and Ian Spanier have much in common: from starting their respective careers in New York City before relocating to the West Coast, to their knack…
B&H Photography Podcast2025 Photo Gear of the Year, with Kevin Rickert
In case you didn't already know, 2025 marks 10 years since we started the B&H Photography Podcast, making today's show our tenth annual Photo Gear of the Year…
B&H Photography PodcastNext Frame: Get Undeniably Qualified for a Photo Career, with Chelsea Mayer
"Wow, this is your job? I didn't know that was a job! That's amazing. Can I have this job?" That offhand epiphany neatly sums up the enviable career path of…
B&H Photography PodcastMylene Mae on Trends, Staying Curious, and Creating for Fun
Join Deanna as she welcomes professional side-quester, storyteller, and video editor, Mylene Mae (@mylenesmind). Mylene shares her personal journey, including…
B&H Photography PodcastDiscovering Forgotten Visual Histories, with Alan Govenar & Adam Forgash
Photographs preserve what daily life cannot—moments that would otherwise fade into obscurity. In today's show, we explore this topic through a nexus of…
B&H Photography PodcastTolú Ekundare on Landing Netflix, Podcasting, and Building Your Own Voice
In Episode 7, host Deanna Testa sits down with the vibrant and hilarious, Tolú Ekundare (@tolukundare) to spill the tea on what it takes to grow as a modern…
B&H Photography PodcastNext Frame: Reporting the News & Finding Your Visual Voice, with Keren Carrión
News reporting has got to be one of the toughest markets for a visual journalist to crack. But the whirlwind of 24/7 news cycles and the pressures of telling…
B&H Photography PodcastBrandon Woelfel on Growing as a Photographer and Creator
In this episode, we sit down with New York-based photographer and content creator Brandon Woelfel (@brandonwoelfel) to discuss his personal journey as well as…
B&H Photography PodcastMixing Music with Pictures, with Bootsy Holler & Chris Ortiz
Although they cater to different senses, photography and music share much in common. In both these arts, timing, rhythm, and mood are key. It's been a while…
B&H Photography PodcastDavid Guerrero travels to Ukraine, tackles imposter syndrome, and talks finding community
Welcome to the fifth episode of the B&H Creators Green Room Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with viral street photography creator David Guerroro to…
B&H Photography PodcastNext Frame: Be a Sponge for Creative Insights with Grace Mc Nally
"Inspiration doesn't have an age gap… Maybe you've heard it 100 times before, but this time it hits differently. Or this time, it's where it sinks in and you…
B&H Photography PodcastDylan Lemay talks the Business of Ice Cream and Work-Life Balance
In this episode, we sit down with viral ice cream creator Dylan Lemay to spill the tea on what it really takes to grow as a modern creator. Dylan shares how…
B&H Photography PodcastFinding Purpose in Your Pictures, with Matt Payne & Sean Tucker
How often do you think beyond the photos you make to consider the larger purpose they serve—both for yourself and, ideally, for a wider audience? In today's…
B&H Photography PodcastPeet Montzingo Talks Family, Career, and ADHD as a Superpower
In this episode we sit down with talented viral creator and musician Peet Montzingo to spill the tea on what it really takes to grow as a modern creator. Peet…
B&H Photography PodcastNext Frame: Juggling Time, Space, and Resources in Building a Photo Career with Patience Ojionuka
Above Photograph © Patience Ojionuka How do you transition from being simply "a friend with a camera" to landing paid gigs with top fashion brands? All while…
B&H Photography PodcastDiving Into Audio Tips and Finding Motivation with Bea
This episode we're talking to the multi-talented, Bea Chu. Bea dives into how her content creator journey began and how she balances education and creativity…
B&H Photography PodcastFinding Faces in the Rocks, with John Paul Caponigro and Joel Simpson
"If you look very intensely and slowly things will happen that you never dreamed of before." This Aaron Siskind quote neatly sums up the deeply contemplative…
B&H Photography PodcastShuang Hu Tells All: Starting Out, Collaborations & Viral Growth Hacks
We're kicking off the B&H Creators Green Room with the very talented Shuang Hu. Shuang is a renowned actress, writer, director, producer, and viral content…
B&H Photography PodcastNext Frame: From Boxing Rings to Media Stages with Josh Nass
The photo world is filled with remarkable young and up-and-coming talents. They often don't get the visibility they deserve, so we created Next Frame—a new…
B&H Photography PodcastBILD 2025 Recap, with CJ Wolfe, Maria Clinton & Benjamin Von Wong
Above Photograph © Matt Emond Summertime is the season for travel. With that theme in mind, in today's show, we're taking you on a short trip around the block…
B&H Photography PodcastPath of Liberty: That Which Unites US, with Daniella Vale & Scott Beardslee
"That which unites us is far greater than what divides us." The first four words of this sentence are subtitle, and subtext, for "Path of Liberty," an…
B&H Photography PodcastThe Art of the SNL Portrait, with Mary Ellen Matthews
"Live From New York, it's Saturday Night!" That single sentence has become a catchphrase for devotees of comedy and popular culture over the past 50…
B&H Photography PodcastThe Great Acceleration: Human-Altered Industrial Landscapes, with Edward Burtynsky
Industrial expansion has left an indelible mark on our natural world, fundamentally altering landscapes and ecosystems for the sake of material progress and…
B&H Photography PodcastA Master Class in Photo Book Publishing, with Mary Virginia Swanson & Rick Smolan
Every photographer dreams of publishing a book of their photographs. But what exactly does that entail? In today's show, we're going to peek behind the scenes…
B&H Photography PodcastThe Beauty & Impact of Polar Photography, with Acacia Johnson & Jonas Paurell
In a world of perpetual motion, there exists a realm of profound stillness—where light doesn't simply illuminate, it transforms. Far from home amid Earth's…
B&H Photography PodcastThe Alchemy of Urban Street Portraits, with Jamel Shabazz
When it comes to his iconic street portraits, Jamel Shabazz is all about building relationships and spreading joy. Yet, beyond the rich tapestry created with…
B&H Photography PodcastReshape Your Skills Throughout Your Photo Career, with Aaron Anderson & Chris Orwig
At first glance, photographers Chris Orwig and Aaron Anderson seem an unlikely pairing—with the natural light and high key palette of Chris's portraits forming…
B&H Photography PodcastHigh-Octane Motor Sports Photography, with Camden Thrasher & Jamey Price
Nothing beats the thundering energy and human drama that unfolds across the surface of an automotive racetrack. Photographers who specialize in this…
B&H Photography PodcastPhoto Industry Tips from High-End Assistants, with Mike Foley & Alex Savidis
As any established photographer will tell you, forging a career can be a long and arduous journey, with no instruction manual to guide you through the process…
B&H Photography PodcastPodcast: Creative Innovation & Visual Voodoo, with Chase Jarvis
Above Photograph © Chase Jarvis We've all heard the saying "The best camera is the one that's with you." But do you know how this catch phrase ended up as a…
B&H Photography PodcastAI-Powered Wedding Photography Workflows, with Sam Hurd & Justin Benson
Photographers often react instinctively against artificial intelligence, typically focusing on controversial generative AI. Meanwhile, a different branch of AI…
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing the World from Immersive to Eternal, with Claudio Edinger
Above Photograph © Claudio Edinger When it comes to photography, Claudio Edinger has a Midas touch. Equally celebrated for his immersive photo series, the…
B&H Photography PodcastDemystifying Contemporary Africa with Lou Jones and the panAFRICAproject
Above Photograph © Lou Jones Africa is the cradle of our civilization. Yet, most Westerners see this massive continent from a distance, and often through a…
B&H Photography PodcastThe Art of Competitive Cycling Photography, with Phil Penman & Kristof Ramon
Top shot © Kristof Ramon The dynamic arena of competitive cycling photography is not for the faint of heart. This grueling specialty requires a mix of…
B&H Photography PodcastPassing the Podcast Keys with Derek Fahsbender and Allan Weitz
Allan Weitz had little idea of the grand photographic adventures in store when he signed on as host of the B&H Photography Podcast shortly before the show's…
B&H Photography PodcastBlack Cowboys & Rodeo Culture, with Ron Tarver & Ivan McClellan
Top shot © Ron Tarver Cowboy lore has deep roots in American culture. Yet, black cowboys have lived pretty much under the radar until recently, when songs by…
B&H Photography Podcast2024 Photo Gear of the Year with Kevin Rickert
Well, 2024 has certainly come and gone in a flash, meaning it's time once again for us to reflect on new photo offerings in our annual Cameras of the Year…
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Marcela Taboada – Mexico
Photographers have a magical ability to transport us to hidden worlds, giving us intimate access to facets of society that would otherwise go unnoticed. Above…
B&H Photography PodcastReclaiming a Natural Landscape, with Jade Doskow & Cal Flyn
What is the role of landscape photography in a post-industrial world? In today's podcast, we consider some possibilities in a chat with Jade Doskow, current…