B&H Photography Podcast

2025 Photo Gear of the Year, with Kevin Rickert

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Next Frame: Get Undeniably Qualified for a Photo Career, with Chelsea Mayer

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"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...

Mylene Mae on Trends, Staying Curious, and Creating for Fun

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Deanna as she welcomes professional side-quester, storyteller, and video editor, Mylene Mae (@mylenesmind). Mylene shares her personal journey, i...

Discovering Forgotten Visual Histories, with Alan Govenar & Adam Forgash

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Photographs preserve what daily life cannot—moments that would otherwise fade into obscurity. In today's show, we explore this topic through a nexus...

Tolú Ekundare on Landing Netflix, Podcasting, and Building Your Own Voice

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Next Frame: Reporting the News & Finding Your Visual Voice, with Keren Carrión

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Brandon Woelfel on Growing as a Photographer and Creator

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with New York-based photographer and content creator Brandon Woelfel (@brandonwoelfel) to discuss his personal journey as...

Mixing Music with Pictures, with Bootsy Holler & Chris Ortiz

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

David Guerrero travels to Ukraine, tackles imposter syndrome, and talks finding community

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Guerror...

Next Frame: Be a Sponge for Creative Insights with Grace Mc Nally

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"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 i...

Dylan Lemay talks the Business of Ice Cream and Work-Life Balance

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 shar...

Finding Purpose in Your Pictures, with Matt Payne & Sean Tucker

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Peet Montzingo Talks Family, Career, and ADHD as a Superpower

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 creat...

Next Frame: Juggling Time, Space, and Resources in Building a Photo Career with Patience Ojionuka

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Above Photograph © Patience Ojionuka How do you transition from being simply "a friend with a camera" to landing paid gigs with top fashion brands? A...

Diving Into Audio Tips and Finding Motivation with Bea

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 cre...

Finding Faces in the Rocks, with John Paul Caponigro and Joel Simpson

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"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 contem...

Shuang Hu Tells All: Starting Out, Collaborations & Viral Growth Hacks

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 co...

Next Frame: From Boxing Rings to Media Stages with Josh Nass

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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—...

BILD 2025 Recap, with CJ Wolfe, Maria Clinton & Benjamin Von Wong

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Path of Liberty: That Which Unites US, with Daniella Vale & Scott Beardslee

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"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...

The Art of the SNL Portrait, with Mary Ellen Matthews

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"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 y...

The Great Acceleration: Human-Altered Industrial Landscapes, with Edward Burtynsky

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Industrial expansion has left an indelible mark on our natural world, fundamentally altering landscapes and ecosystems for the sake of material progre...

A Master Class in Photo Book Publishing, with Mary Virginia Swanson & Rick Smolan

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

The Beauty & Impact of Polar Photography, with Acacia Johnson & Jonas Paurell

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Alchemy of Urban Street Portraits, with Jamel Shabazz

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to his iconic street portraits, Jamel Shabazz is all about building relationships and spreading joy. Yet, beyond the rich tapestry creat...

Reshape Your Skills Throughout Your Photo Career, with Aaron Anderson & Chris Orwig

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At first glance, photographers Chris Orwig and Aaron Anderson seem an unlikely pairing—with the natural light and high key palette of Chris's portra...

High-Octane Motor Sports Photography, with Camden Thrasher & Jamey Price

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing beats the thundering energy and human drama that unfolds across the surface of an automotive racetrack. Photographers who specialize in this...

Photo Industry Tips from High-End Assistants, with Mike Foley & Alex Savidis

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Podcast: Creative Innovation & Visual Voodoo, with Chase Jarvis

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

AI-Powered Wedding Photography Workflows, with Sam Hurd & Justin Benson

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Photographers often react instinctively against artificial intelligence, typically focusing on controversial generative AI. Meanwhile, a different bra...

Picturing the World from Immersive to Eternal, with Claudio Edinger

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Above Photograph © Claudio Edinger When it comes to photography, Claudio Edinger has a Midas touch. Equally celebrated for his immersive photo series...

Demystifying Contemporary Africa with Lou Jones and the panAFRICAproject

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Above Photograph © Lou Jones Africa is the cradle of our civilization. Yet, most Westerners see this massive continent from a distance, and often thr...

The Art of Competitive Cycling Photography, with Phil Penman & Kristof Ramon

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Top shot © Kristof Ramon   The dynamic arena of competitive cycling photography is not for the faint of heart. This grueling specialty requires a mi...

Passing the Podcast Keys with Derek Fahsbender and Allan Weitz

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Black Cowboys & Rodeo Culture, with Ron Tarver & Ivan McClellan

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

2024 Photo Gear of the Year with Kevin Rickert

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Picturing World Cultures: Marcela Taboada – Mexico

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Photographers have a magical ability to transport us to hidden worlds, giving us intimate access to facets of society that would otherwise go unnotice...

Reclaiming a Natural Landscape, with Jade Doskow & Cal Flyn

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Dosk...

Picturing World Cultures: Mark Leong – China

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, we sit down with Mark Leong, a fifth-generation Chinese-American photographer, for Picturing World Cultures. Above photograph © ...

Photography Mentors & Lifelong Learning, with Reid Callanan and Craig Stevens

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we chat with Reid Callanan, founder and director of the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops and renowned photo educator Craig Stevens, formerly of M...

Picturing World Cultures: Fabiola Ferrero – Venezuela

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast has us sitting down with Venezuelan photographer and investigative journalist Fabiola Ferrero to discuss her long-term photographic pr...

B&H Podcast: Authentic Photographic Documentation vs AI Generated Images

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, we chat with Boris Eldagsen, visual artist and AI pioneer, and Miles Astray, documentary photographer, on a plethora of issues sur...

Picturing World Cultures: Naina Helén Jåma – Norwegian Sami

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, we'll be talking with Norwegian photographer Naina Helén Jåma about her documentation of indigenous South Sami culture in Norway...

Say Less, with Dr. Greg Gulbransen

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, we'll be talking with Long Island-based pediatrician and self-taught photographer Dr. Greg Gulbransen, whose newly released book S...

Picturing World Cultures: Tailyr Irvine - Native America

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Photography in the Age of Synthetic Imaging, with Fred Ritchin

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Sports Action & Image Workflow for the Paris Games, with Maddie Meyer & James Chance

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sports enthusiasts from around the world will soon be glued to their nearest viewing screen, watching the action unfold during the international Summe...

Picturing World Cultures: Pablo Bartholomew—India

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 face...

Pictures from the Inside: Seeing Fascination Everywhere, with Chantal Zakari & Nigel Poor

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most people's perception of prison life revolves around sensationalized news stories and Hollywood movies depicting drab, inhospitable environments ...

Picturing World Cultures: Juan Brenner - Guatemala

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Documenting a culture can be a daunting process, especially when it involves a history of conquest and colonialism. Synthesizing such a complex and tr...

Larger than Life: Julia Blaukopf's Custom Photographic Wall Decor

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

NYC Artist Lofts & Brooklyn Rooftops, with Joshua Charow & Josh Katz

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 spa...

Picturing World Cultures: Maxim Dondyuk - Ukraine

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The dictionary defines culture as "the way of life for an entire society." But sometimes larger forces create rifts within the whole, inevitably le...

Lynn Goldsmith's Prince Portrait and its Legacy in Case Law

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For anyone familiar with the photo industry, the mammoth lawsuit between The Andy Warhol Foundation and renowned music photographer Lynn Goldsmith sh...

Picturing World Cultures: Rita Leistner - Canada

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Professional tree planting is back breaking piecework—a combination of high intensity sport and industrial labor that requires both technical fin...

Still Photography & the WWE, with Brad Smith & Rich Freeda

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 pho...

Ecliptic Visions—with Rebecca Boyle, Gabriel Biderman, Atlas Obscura & B&H

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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—...

Picturing World Cultures: Daniel Rosca - Romania

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Photography in the Age of AI, with Stephen Shankland

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

B&H Podcast: Chat with Inventor of the CMOS Chip, Professor Eric Fossum

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How did a space-age invention become ubiquitous in today's digital imaging landscape? Learn all about it here in our latest podcast, featuring pioneer...

Picturing World Cultures: Joshua Irwandi - Indonesia

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 We...

Holding to Truth: Radio Encryption & the Press, with Todd Maisel & Lloyd Mitchell

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Press photographers have faced tough workplace challenges for quite some time. Yet, according to recent headlines, their job is about to get even toug...

Picturing World Cultures: Kiana Hayeri: Iran / Afghanistan

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiana Hayeri was born in Iran, and this was where she launched her career as a photojournalist and visual storyteller. Yet after traveling to Afghanis...

2023 Photo Gear of the Year with Kevin Rickert

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Adobe's First Evangelist: Russell Preston Brown

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Picturing World Cultures: Wayne Quilliam - Australia/Tasmania

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The eye should learn to listen before it looks." – Robert Frank Australian photographer Wayne Quilliam used to consider his camera as a tool, but t...

Lee Miller: Combat Photographer, Fashion Model & Muse, with Antony Penrose

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

A History of Hip-Hop Photography: Encore Episode from November 2017

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

1950s America as Seen by Robert Frank & Todd Webb, with Lisa Volpe & Bill Shapiro

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

1950s America proved fertile ground for photographers Robert Frank and Todd Webb, who both received Guggenheim Foundation grants to traverse the count...

Connecting the Creator Community: B&H Bild Ambush Interviews

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Communicating Visually: Expert Tips from Photo Editor Sarah Leen at Bild

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  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 o...

Taking Chances on Stories to Tell: Photojournalist Deanne Fitzmaurice at Bild

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Why Oceans Matter: Underwater Photographer Brian Skerry at Bild

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Fake Memories, Promptography, and Generative AI, with Boris Eldagsen

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is a polarizing topic, and its rapid evolution within content creation has set our once familiar world on edge. To help demyst...

Photographer-Driven Projects, with Ashok Sinha and Anabel DFlux

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Above photograph © Ashok Sinha How central is your personal drive and unique creative vision to the pictures you make? If these characteristics strik...

Rodney Smith's Leap of Faith: An Intimate Chat with Leslie Smolan & Terence Falk

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rodney Smith was a photographic visionary, with an allegiance to the image above all else. Long acclaimed for his iconic black-and-white pictures—no...

Finger-Lickin' Food Photography, with Mica McCook, the Austin Food Guide

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Mc...

A Closer Look at Bruce Gilden: Depth of Field 2023

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Gilden is a street-photography icon. With summer in full swing and International Street Photography Day (otherwise known as Henry Cartier-Bresso...

Adobe Software and AI: Scott Kelby & Kristina Sherk at Depth of Field 2023

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 fiel...

Legal Matters for Photographers, with Rachel Brenke, TheLawTog®

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have questions about establishing your photography business and legally protecting yourself and your images? From setting up a business entity ...

Lighting Whisperers: Eric Stoner & Joe McNally at Depth of Field 2023

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Like good acting—and skilled retouching—masterful lighting is an accomplished skill that should remain mostly unseen. This is the takeaway from ou...

Photographic Innovation: Steve Sasson's Invention of the Digital Camera

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"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 electri...

The Business of Family Portraits: Michele Celentano & Monica Sigmon at Depth of Field 2023

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#Kittens & Picturing Pets, with Karen Hoglund & Nancy Borowick

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Confronting Algorithms and AI: Tati Bruening & Anya Anti at Depth of Field 2023

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Photographic Craft & Connections: Sam Hurd & Dixie Dixon at Depth of Field 2023

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Hurd and Dixie Dixon may target different photo markets, yet they both prioritize craft and emphasize a human connection to their subjects. In th...

Notable Lens Releases of 2022 & 23, with Kevin Rickert

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"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...

The Business of Luxury Wedding Photography with James x Schulze

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

A World History of Women Photographers with Luce Lebart and Pauline Vermare

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 blin...

Building and Maintaining Your Web Presence with Alex Vita and Ben Von Wong

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

Flora Photographica A Potpourri of Pictures with Danae Panchaud and Abe Morell

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Pancha...

Visual Narratives for the 21st Century with Mike Davis

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Selecting photos is a different skill than making them," explains renowned picture editor Mike Davis in this week's podcast. This essential understan...

Filling the Access Gap with ASMP's Photography Mentorship Program, The Bridge

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Creating and sustaining a successful photo career is no easy feat. To help aspiring young imagemakers acquire the needed creative concepts and busines...

Fire & Lights and Wild Nights: Jill Waterman's New Year's Eve Project: The B&H Photography Podcast

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

2022 Cameras of the Year: The B&H Photography Podcast

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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! F...

Master Blaster - Charles Daniels Reveals his Unseen 60s Era Photo Archive: The B&H Photography Podcast

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Festive Food Photography with Joanie Simon

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Food, glorious food—there's no better time than the holiday season for a bountiful exploration of food photography—a fan favorite. For this episod...

Vintage Cameras and a Fondness for Film: The B&H Photography Podcast

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vintage cameras and analog film have grown to be unprecedented media darlings within our crowded digital landscape. With a superstar status fueled by ...

Ringside Access: Lori Grinker Captures Mike Tyson's Rise

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Tyson has long been a boxing legend, and for this week's podcast we speak with the photographer who was there from the very start. Lori Grinker w...

Fall Foliage East and West with Jerry Monkman and G Dan Mitchell

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's leaf peeping time in the northern hemisphere when trees break into riots of color as autumn plows a path from north to south. Two of the best reg...