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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 PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Mark Leong – China
In today's podcast, we sit down with Mark Leong, a fifth-generation Chinese-American photographer, for Picturing World Cultures. Above photograph © Mark Leong…
B&H Photography PodcastPhotography Mentors & Lifelong Learning, with Reid Callanan and Craig Stevens
Today we chat with Reid Callanan, founder and director of the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops and renowned photo educator Craig Stevens, formerly of Maine…
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Fabiola Ferrero – Venezuela
Today's podcast has us sitting down with Venezuelan photographer and investigative journalist Fabiola Ferrero to discuss her long-term photographic projects in…
B&H Photography PodcastB&H Podcast: Authentic Photographic Documentation vs AI Generated Images
In today's podcast, we chat with Boris Eldagsen, visual artist and AI pioneer, and Miles Astray, documentary photographer, on a plethora of issues surrounding…
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Naina Helén Jåma – Norwegian Sami
In today's podcast, we'll be talking with Norwegian photographer Naina Helén Jåma about her documentation of indigenous South Sami culture in Norway and her…
B&H Photography PodcastSay Less, with Dr. Greg Gulbransen
In today's podcast, we'll be talking with Long Island-based pediatrician and self-taught photographer Dr. Greg Gulbransen, whose newly released book Say Less…
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Tailyr Irvine - Native America
How would you feel if all the coverage you saw about your culture was a superficial view from the outside, rather than a narrative steeped in details of lived…
B&H Photography PodcastPhotography in the Age of Synthetic Imaging, with Fred Ritchin
Where does the medium of photography stand in an era where the latest mantra encourages people to "Skip the Photo Shoot?" How can a viewer continue to trust…
B&H Photography PodcastSports Action & Image Workflow for the Paris Games, with Maddie Meyer & James Chance
Sports enthusiasts from around the world will soon be glued to their nearest viewing screen, watching the action unfold during the international Summer Games…
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Pablo Bartholomew—India
A photographer's success hinges on access. This is an underlying thread in the tapestry woven in this week's show. Our discussion covers multiple facets and…
B&H Photography PodcastPictures from the Inside: Seeing Fascination Everywhere, with Chantal Zakari & Nigel Poor
Most people's perception of prison life revolves around sensationalized news stories and Hollywood movies depicting drab, inhospitable environments far outside…
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Juan Brenner - Guatemala
Documenting a culture can be a daunting process, especially when it involves a history of conquest and colonialism. Synthesizing such a complex and traumatic…
B&H Photography PodcastLarger than Life: Julia Blaukopf's Custom Photographic Wall Decor
Julia Blaukopf is not afraid to think big, particularly when it comes to her photographs. She's also not afraid of blurring the lines between fine art and…
B&H Photography PodcastNYC Artist Lofts & Brooklyn Rooftops, with Joshua Charow & Josh Katz
How much do you know about New York City's 1982 Loft Law, which established a process for artists to obtain legal occupancy of the raw industrial spaces they…
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Maxim Dondyuk - Ukraine
The dictionary defines culture as "the way of life for an entire society." But sometimes larger forces create rifts within the whole, inevitably leading to a…
B&H Photography PodcastLynn Goldsmith's Prince Portrait and its Legacy in Case Law
For anyone familiar with the photo industry, the mammoth lawsuit between The Andy Warhol Foundation and renowned music photographer Lynn Goldsmith should be no…
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Rita Leistner - Canada
Professional tree planting is back breaking piecework—a combination of high intensity sport and industrial labor that requires both technical finesse and…
B&H Photography PodcastStill Photography & the WWE, with Brad Smith & Rich Freeda
Cozy up to a ringside seat for a behind-the-scenes tour of the wildest shows in sports entertainment, during our insightful chat about the still photos…
B&H Photography PodcastEcliptic Visions—with Rebecca Boyle, Gabriel Biderman, Atlas Obscura & B&H
Where will you be on April 8, 2024? If you don't already know, you'd better figure it out fast, particularly if you've got an interest in observing—and ideally…
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Daniel Rosca - Romania
There are many different ways to look at culture, and today we take a geographic approach, to distinguish people who live in rural mountain and hilly settings…
B&H Photography PodcastPhotography in the Age of AI, with Stephen Shankland
How much can you edit a photo before it stops becoming true? That's the question CNET tech reporter Stephen Shankland recently asked in the opening lines of…
B&H Photography PodcastB&H Podcast: Chat with Inventor of the CMOS Chip, Professor Eric Fossum
How did a space-age invention become ubiquitous in today's digital imaging landscape? Learn all about it here in our latest podcast, featuring pioneers of…
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Joshua Irwandi - Indonesia
While Joshua Irwandi was born and raised in Indonesia, the early pictures he made during his first visit to the region of Asmat, in the province of West Papua…
B&H Photography PodcastHolding to Truth: Radio Encryption & the Press, with Todd Maisel & Lloyd Mitchell
Press photographers have faced tough workplace challenges for quite some time. Yet, according to recent headlines, their job is about to get even tougher, due…
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Kiana Hayeri: Iran / Afghanistan
Kiana Hayeri was born in Iran, and this was where she launched her career as a photojournalist and visual storyteller. Yet after traveling to Afghanistan for a…
B&H Photography Podcast2023 Photo Gear of the Year with Kevin Rickert
2023 has certainly come and gone in a flash, meaning it's time once again for us to reflect on new photo offerings in our ninth annual Cameras of the Year…
B&H Photography PodcastAdobe's First Evangelist: Russell Preston Brown
It's likely that everyone reading this has used, or at the very least heard of Adobe's ubiquitous piece of software called Photoshop. But are you familiar with…
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Wayne Quilliam - Australia/Tasmania
"The eye should learn to listen before it looks." – Robert Frank Australian photographer Wayne Quilliam used to consider his camera as a tool, but today it's…
B&H Photography PodcastLee Miller: Combat Photographer, Fashion Model & Muse, with Antony Penrose
Lee Miller may have been best known in life as a beautiful muse of the legendary Surrealist Man Ray yet, shortly after her passing, a lucky accident led her…
B&H Photography PodcastA History of Hip-Hop Photography: Encore Episode from November 2017
This episode of the B&H Photography Podcast was originally released on November 10, 2017. We revisit it today in honor of Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary, and the…
B&H Photography Podcast1950s America as Seen by Robert Frank & Todd Webb, with Lisa Volpe & Bill Shapiro
1950s America proved fertile ground for photographers Robert Frank and Todd Webb, who both received Guggenheim Foundation grants to traverse the country in…
B&H Photography PodcastConnecting the Creator Community: B&H Bild Ambush Interviews
B&H recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary, hosting a spectacular two-day celebration for the creator community, Bild Expo 2023, at New York's Jacob Javits…
B&H Photography PodcastCommunicating Visually: Expert Tips from Photo Editor Sarah Leen at Bild
Have you ever struggled with editing your images to present in a portfolio or as a story pitch? If so, our conversation in this podcast might be of some help…
B&H Photography PodcastTaking Chances on Stories to Tell: Photojournalist Deanne Fitzmaurice at Bild
As Deanne Fitzmaurice describes it, a photojournalist's job is part sociology and part archeology, but most important, it's being on the cutting edge of what's…
B&H Photography PodcastWhy Oceans Matter: Underwater Photographer Brian Skerry at Bild
Water is essential to life on Earth. The health of our oceans—and its inhabitants—is equally crucial to maintaining Earth's delicate balance. This is an apt…
B&H Photography PodcastFake Memories, Promptography, and Generative AI, with Boris Eldagsen
Artificial intelligence is a polarizing topic, and its rapid evolution within content creation has set our once familiar world on edge. To help demystify this…
B&H Photography PodcastPhotographer-Driven Projects, with Ashok Sinha and Anabel DFlux
Above photograph © Ashok Sinha How central is your personal drive and unique creative vision to the pictures you make? If these characteristics strike a chord…
B&H Photography PodcastRodney Smith's Leap of Faith: An Intimate Chat with Leslie Smolan & Terence Falk
Rodney Smith was a photographic visionary, with an allegiance to the image above all else. Long acclaimed for his iconic black-and-white pictures—not to forget…
B&H Photography PodcastFinger-Lickin' Food Photography, with Mica McCook, the Austin Food Guide
According to food photographer Mica McCook, the secret sauce is more than simply visual appeal, it's connecting to how the images make you feel. As McCook…
B&H Photography PodcastA Closer Look at Bruce Gilden: Depth of Field 2023
Bruce Gilden is a street-photography icon. With summer in full swing and International Street Photography Day (otherwise known as Henry Cartier-Bresson's…
B&H Photography PodcastAdobe Software and AI: Scott Kelby & Kristina Sherk at Depth of Field 2023
The integration of AI technologies with Adobe software has set the creative world on its head. To get a read on this hot-button, rapidly evolving field, we…
B&H Photography PodcastLegal Matters for Photographers, with Rachel Brenke, TheLawTog®
Do you have questions about establishing your photography business and legally protecting yourself and your images? From setting up a business entity to…
B&H Photography PodcastLighting Whisperers: Eric Stoner & Joe McNally at Depth of Field 2023
Like good acting—and skilled retouching—masterful lighting is an accomplished skill that should remain mostly unseen. This is the takeaway from our…
B&H Photography PodcastPhotographic Innovation: Steve Sasson's Invention of the Digital Camera
"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk." There is no better role model for this Thomas Edison quote than Steve Sasson, the electrical…
B&H Photography PodcastThe Business of Family Portraits: Michele Celentano & Monica Sigmon at Depth of Field 2023
Family portraits have come a long way since the heyday of department-store setups. In this episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we examine business and…
B&H Photography Podcast#Kittens & Picturing Pets, with Karen Hoglund & Nancy Borowick
Humans and pets have shared a deep bond for centuries, yet our animal companions are now considered more a part of the family than ever. So, it's no surprise…
B&H Photography PodcastConfronting Algorithms and AI: Tati Bruening & Anya Anti at Depth of Field 2023
Tati Bruening and Anya Anti are two rising stars at the confluence of photography, digital assets, and social influence. In this week's episode of the B&H…
B&H Photography PodcastPhotographic Craft & Connections: Sam Hurd & Dixie Dixon at Depth of Field 2023
Sam Hurd and Dixie Dixon may target different photo markets, yet they both prioritize craft and emphasize a human connection to their subjects. In this week's…
B&H Photography PodcastNotable Lens Releases of 2022 & 23, with Kevin Rickert
"Do I really replace lenses or just buy more of them? That's the major question," says Kevin Rickert, B&H Photo's Senior Sales Trainer for cameras and…
B&H Photography PodcastThe Business of Luxury Wedding Photography with James x Schulze
No matter how you slice it, wedding photography is a fancy business. On this week's podcast, we take that fancy up a notch in a conversation about luxury…
B&H Photography PodcastA World History of Women Photographers with Luce Lebart and Pauline Vermare
Women photographers take center stage in this week's show, in celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month. We reveal the blind spot of…
B&H Photography PodcastBuilding and Maintaining Your Web Presence with Alex Vita and Ben Von Wong
When was the last time you updated your website? Despite the popularity and traction of social media sites, having a stand-alone website to promote your work…
B&H Photography PodcastFlora Photographica A Potpourri of Pictures with Danae Panchaud and Abe Morell
We're all about flower power on this week's podcast, in celebration of Valentine's Day. Joining us in discussion are photography curator Danae Panchaud…
B&H Photography PodcastVisual Narratives for the 21st Century with Mike Davis
"Selecting photos is a different skill than making them," explains renowned picture editor Mike Davis in this week's podcast. This essential understanding…
B&H Photography PodcastFilling the Access Gap with ASMP's Photography Mentorship Program, The Bridge
Creating and sustaining a successful photo career is no easy feat. To help aspiring young imagemakers acquire the needed creative concepts and business skills…
B&H Photography PodcastFire & Lights and Wild Nights: Jill Waterman's New Year's Eve Project: The B&H Photography Podcast
In some locales, the period between Christmas and the New Year is known as the Wild Nights, where mischief reigns in the darkest days of the northern…
B&H Photography Podcast2022 Cameras of the Year: The B&H Photography Podcast
For anyone seeking a new camera to gift or to hold this holiday season, we present the eighth annual installment of our Cameras of the Year episode! Featured…
B&H Photography PodcastMaster Blaster - Charles Daniels Reveals his Unseen 60s Era Photo Archive: The B&H Photography Podcast
In an era brimming with instant gratification, some things are worth the wait. This is an apt takeaway from our chat with photographer Charles Daniels about…
B&H Photography PodcastFestive Food Photography with Joanie Simon
Food, glorious food—there's no better time than the holiday season for a bountiful exploration of food photography—a fan favorite. For this episode of the…
B&H Photography PodcastVintage Cameras and a Fondness for Film: The B&H Photography Podcast
Vintage cameras and analog film have grown to be unprecedented media darlings within our crowded digital landscape. With a superstar status fueled by…