Photography and Music - Lenses & Lyrics
Photography and Music: Lenses & Lyrics is the premier podcast for creators who live at the intersection of sight and sound. Hosted by Scott Wyden Kivowitz, this show explores how musicianship shapes the photographer’s eye and the technical parallels between these two worlds. Whether you need expert tips on band photography, are transitioning from the orchestra pit to wedding photography, or want to understand how AI photography is changing the creative landscape, we provide actionable insights for your journey. Join us for deep-dive interviews with industry legends like Chloe Ramirez, Sam Hurd, Jason McCutchen and Rick Sammon as we discuss everything from concert photography grit to creative storytelling. Master your craft by learning how to listen as well as you look. Frequently Discussed Topics: - Music Photography and Concert Photography techniques. - Building a Photography Business and career transitions. - Creative Workflow tips for Wedding Photographers. - The impact of AI on Photography and Music
Episodes
What happens when the artist lets the monster take the pen? Discover how Coheed and Cambria’s iconic concept album blends rock fury, sci-fi spectacle, and personal heartbreak into an audio-visual experience unlike anything else.
They turned the listener’s imagination into a movie screen where a creator and his creation fight for control of the pen.
This episode peels back the layers of Claudio Sanchez's storytelling, from...
Can music turn your mind into a movie theater? This week on Lenses & Lyrics, discover how Dream Theater’s "Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory" transforms sound into vivid internal cinema. No screen required.
Audio and visual art can merge at any moment, anywhere you are, because your mind is the ultimate projector.
Listen to Dream Theater’s album in a quiet space, close your eyes, and let the album paint its stor...
What happens when creativity refuses to fit into just one form? This episode explores the powerful thread connecting Lenny Kravitz’s music, photography, and design, all woven from the same emotional fabric.
Join us as we journey through the life and artistry of Lenny Kravitz, a figure who bridges the worlds of sound and image. Discover how his early fascination with his father’s Leica camera informed a lifetime of art th...
Ever wondered what happens when artificial intelligence composes a song about the history of photography? On this episode of Lenses & Lyrics, we explore the intersection of music, technology, and the evolution of capturing images, all wrapped up in an original AI-generated folk pop song.
Listen to the AI-composed "History of Photography Song" and share your thoughts! Leave your feedback on Spotify, YouTube, or within The Dojo.
<...What if AI could compose the anthem to your life’s creative passions? Today we explore how artificial intelligence might inspire new expressions at the intersection of music and photography.
After listening, share your thoughts on the AI-generated song! Leave a comment if you’re on Spotify or YouTube, or join the conversation through The Dojo.
This episode of Lenses & Lyrics is brought to you by Pic-Time and Flod...
Ever wondered what happens when the man behind Aquaman swaps his trident for a Leica camera and a bass guitar? Discover the pulse and passion behind Jason Momoa’s creative journey beyond Hollywood. This episode explores how rhythm shapes not just art, but life.
Ready to find your own rhythm? Hit play and explore the intersection of photography and music that will mak...
Are grit and creativity two sides of the same coin? Explore how discipline learned in one passion can spark greatness in another. This episode reveals why rhythm and routine matter. whether you're on a stage, at a wedding venue, a football field or picking up an instrument for the first time.
I talk about retired Eagles legend, Jason Kelce, had at Rowan University on April 21, 2026. Jason pulls back the curtain on how his journey wi...
Learn how to capture deep emotional connections through music photography and visual storytelling. In this episode, photographer, singer, and ukulele player Elsa Thomasson joins the show to discuss the intersecting creative paths of visual and musical art.
Elsa shares her journey from singing Édith Piaf as a child to performing at intimate acoustic weddings, detailing how a musician’s sensitive ear can completely reshape the p...
What happens when a deep love for music shapes a photographer’s creative process? Explore the intersection of sound and images in an episode that feels part backstage tour, part portfolio review.
Chloe Ramirez shares personal stories, professional experience, and musical influences that shaped her vision behind the lens. She reflects on how being raised by creative parents surrounded by music set the foundation for a photograp...
What happens when a love for concerts collides with a passion for capturing moments? Discover how one photographer blurs the lines between fan and documentarian, turning chaotic energy into unforgettable imagery, sometimes even at the risk of injury.
This week, Emily Hartmann joins the show. A seasoned band photographer hailing from Long Island, Emily Hartmann made her name by simply showing up, camera in hand.
From DIY photo passes ...
Step inside the world where music and photography intertwine, and every moment hits a unique note. Journey through the emotional journey of photographing proposals from staking out the perfect spot and reading the cadence of nervous footsteps, to documenting the life-changing "yes." Discover how each proposal unfolds like a song: with verses, bridges, and soaring choruses, all captured through the dual love for melodies and imagery...
Discover how skate, punk, and hip hop culture got its visual identity through the lens of someone who lived the scene, not just observed it. This episode explores the gritty, genuine artistry of Glen E. Friedman and how his raw approach redefined music and skate photography.
Through firsthand experience and street-level authenticity, Glen E. Friedman photographed legends before fame touched their names. From backyard pools in Dogtow...
What happens when a seasoned musician steps behind the camera? Discover how rhythm, connection, and creativity from one art form shape another in this vibrant episode of Lenses & Lyrics. Scott sits down with Jared Mark Fincher - a talented filmmaker, and lifelong musician who brings his passion for sound to every visual story he crafts.
From childhood piano lessons and church bands to cinematic wedding films, Jared Mark Fincher ...
What if anyone with a computer could create lifelike photos or write music - no camera or guitar required? AI is rewriting the creative playbook for both photographers and musicians, and change isn’t coming, it's here.
This episode of Lenses & Lyrics explores how AI is transforming both photography and music - from making it possible for anyone to generate lifelike images with a prompt, to composing full-fledged songs at t...
Who says creativity belongs in a single box? This episode reveals how celebrities from music, sports, and acting swap the spotlight for the shutter, uncovering a world where the person behind the camera wields just as much artistry as the person in front.
Some of the world's most recognizable faces are picking up cameras and expressing their vision as credentialed photographers. Musicians like Benson Boone, Method Man, Seal, and Mob...
What happens when your love for music literally shapes the way you frame the world? On this episode of Lenses & Lyrics, meet someone who’s spun tracks, engineered albums, and tells musical stories through every photo.
This week, Scott Wyden Kivowitz sits down with Ash, a DJ, music engineer, producer, and concert photographer whose journey maps the rhythm between sound and vision.
From DJing and producing in the studio to ph...
Picture this: you’re capturing a beautiful portraits, and out of nowhere, a full marching band fills the scene with unexpected energy. When photography and music collide, magic happens — and sometimes, it’s totally unplanned.
In this short but memorable episode, Scott Wyden Kivowitz shares an incredible story from a recent proposal session at Princeton University. What began as a romantic engagement session in a se...
Ever wondered what the inside of a grand piano or violin looks like? This episode is your backstage pass to a breathtaking world where music meets architectural wonder, hidden inside the very instruments that create the sounds we love.
The spotlight is on Charles Brooks, a professional cellist turned visionary photographer. I unpack Brooks's remarkable series "Architecture in Music," which uses advanced macro photography to unve...
What happens when wedding photography collides with death metal, skate tapes, and heartfelt father-daughter dance songs? In this episode, I sit down with Garret Torres, a New Jersey-based wedding photographer and musician whose creative life is powered by passion and a drive for authentic expression.
Garret blends storytelling and artistry to create photos that remind people why they love the people they love. When he’s not ph...
Can a childhood crush on a violinist lead to photographing a wedding? What if your passion for music and gear isn’t just a hobby, but the secret ingredient to your creative success?
I sit down with photographer and musician Sam Hurd, whose journey from orchestra kid to wedding photographer is surprising to some and inspiring to many.
Sam Hurd is a photographer who believes that true artistry comes from trust. Based in Was...
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