Photography and Music - Lenses & Lyrics

Scott Wyden Kivowitz
  • 4.2 (10)
  • Visual Arts

Lenses & Lyrics is the photography podcast for creators who live at the intersection of sight and sound. Hosted by Scott Wyden Kivowitz, the 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, you will find actionable insights for every stage of your journey. Expect deep-dive interviews with industry legends including Chloe Ramirez, Sam Hurd, Jason McCutchen, and Rick Sammon, covering everything from concert photography grit to creative storytelling. Topics discussed regularly include music photography and concert photography techniques, building a photography business, creative workflow tips for wedding photographers, and the impact of AI on photography and music. Master your craft by learning how to listen as well as you look.

  1. Oct 21 ·  Video

    The Audible and Visual Scenes of Jax's Diary of a Newbown Mother

    Forget the soft-focus fantasy of motherhood. This episode rips away the filter, exploring the gritty, cinematic realism behind Jax's new album Diary of a Newborn Mother. Discover the stark beauty and unflinching truth in the music, and its visuals. You are invited to imagine handheld 16mm film, unwashed hair, airport bathrooms, jarring jump cuts, and postpartum realities, all underscored by a raw and emotional musical backdrop.  Rock with Jax jaxwritessongs.comApple MusicSpotifyReady to experience the most cinematic depiction of motherhood in modern pop? Put Diary of a Newborn Mother on repeat, and follow Lenses & Lyrics for more episodes exploring music’s deepest visual intersections. This episode of Lenses & Lyrics is brought to you by Pic-Time and Flodesk. Work smarter not harder with the best photo selection, photo editing and email marketing tools available for your photography businesses.

    The Audible and Visual Scenes of Jax's Diary of a Newbown Mother

  2. Sep 21 ·  Video

    Creative Roots Run Deep with Leslie Rodriguez

    What happens when a band-fronting vocalist and skilled photographer brings her two worlds together? This week, Scott Wyden Kivowitz welcomes photographer and musician Leslie Rodriguez, whose upbringing in musical cities and multi-generational jam sessions has shaped a colorful career. From bluegrass bands and opera choruses to vibrant  photography that resonates with sensibility. Discover how Leslie Rodriguez channels the energy of the stage into collaborative image-making, how TikTok impacted her creative community, and why her family’s legendary reunions call for both noise permits. Plus: practical confidence tips, the role of social platforms for creative pros, and why experimenting with style keeps her camera work as fresh as a hit single. "I've taken the confidence levels that I have in singing, and I have found a way to like transfer those over to photography so that even when I feel like an imposter, I know how to show up like a professional..."Rock with Leslie leslierodriguezphoto.cominstagram.com/l_slierodrigueztiktok.com/@l_slierodriguezSpotifyYouTubeBaltimore Wedding StoryThe tour (00:00) - Leslie Rodriguez (01:40) - Stage POV Content Dreams (03:21) - MySpace To Algorithm Shock (04:41) - Doomscrolling For Laughs (06:41) - Music Runs In The Family (08:25) - Louisville Bars To Nashville (12:36) - Annual Garage Jam Tradition (17:26) - Opera Kid Not Musical Theater (18:54) - Photography Major Origins (20:54) - Dance Anxiety And Creator Stress (21:46) - Singing Versus Shooting (23:48) - Confidence Transfer Tricks (25:29) - Perfectionism And Clients (26:10) - Band Songwriting Process (27:07) - Photography As Collaboration (29:47) - Vendor Credit Networking (31:30) - Superfan Clients Loop (34:17) - Singing During Sessions (38:06) - Photography As Pop (42:01) - Experimental Pop Wrapup (43:55) - Final Thanks And Farewell This episode of Lenses & Lyrics is brought to you by Pic-Time and Flodesk. Work smarter not harder with the best photo selection, photo editing and email marketing tools available for your photography businesses.

    Creative Roots Run Deep with Leslie Rodriguez

  3. Jul 27 ·  Video

    Musical Instincts Behind Unscripted Photography with Fer Juaristi

    What happens when a photographer sees the world in beats and syncopation? Dive into a conversation where drums meet the shutter, where every image has an echo and every song paints a scene. In this episode, we explore the creative convergence of music and photography with Fer Juaristi, who seamlessly bridges both worlds. The discussion reveals how musical instincts shape the way moments are captured through the camera, challenging notions of silence and rhythm in visual storytelling. The conversation moves through topics like embracing discomfort, improvisation on a wedding day, resisting perfection, and finding inspiration outside traditional boundaries. Whether you shoot, play, or both, you'll find new ways to energize your artistic process. "...discomfort, it's a must because creativity, Music and photography, it's, it's not an exact science. So, so you have to say, screw it, let's, let's see what happens if I commit all these mistakes. And, and with these mistakes, I can create a style. There's no scoreboard." - Fer JuaristiRock with Fer ferjuaristi.cominstagram.com/ferjuaristipatreon.com/ferjuaristifacebook.com/FerJuaristiWeddingPhotographerpinterest.com/ferjuaristiFred Again – Tiny Desk ConcertKoala Sampler AppHippo CampusRodrigo y GabrielaThe tour (00:00) - Rhythms of Photography and Soundscapes (02:55) - Anticipation and Tension (06:22) - Drummer Mindset and Business (10:59) - Discomfort and Popularity Trap (17:24) - Community Qs and Honest Moments (23:30) - Never Stop Shooting (25:40) - Epic Wedding Punch Story (27:55) - Making Weddings Special (30:32) - Photography as Music Genre (36:06) - Drumsticks Challenge Finale This episode of Lenses & Lyrics is brought to you by Pic-Time and Flodesk. Work smarter not harder with the best photo selection, photo editing and email marketing tools available for your photography businesses.

    Musical Instincts Behind Unscripted Photography with Fer Juaristi

  4. Jul 6 ·  Video

    Visualizing Sound - The Storytelling Genius of Coheed and Cambria

    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 interstellar comic book wars to the psychological torment of the Writer, whose heartbreak bleeds between fiction and reality. Whether you’re a music lover, a visual storyteller, or just seeking inspiration, this exploration promises to make you feel every riff and revelation. Listen to the music, close your eyes, and visualize the saga. Then share your own interpretations and impressions on Spotify, YouTube, or at  The Dojo. Rock the album on Apple Musicon Spotify This episode of Lenses & Lyrics is brought to you by Pic-Time and Flodesk. Work smarter not harder with the best photo selection, photo editing and email marketing tools available for your photography businesses.

    Visualizing Sound - The Storytelling Genius of Coheed and Cambria

  5. Jun 29 ·  Video

    Visual Storytelling Without a Screen - Dream Theater’s Metropolis in Your Mind

    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 story across your imagination. Then, share your experience with us. Did you see the opera unfold in your head? Join the discussion in The Dojo, on Spotify or YouTube. Rock the album dreamtheater.neton Apple Musicon Spotify This episode of Lenses & Lyrics is brought to you by Pic-Time and Flodesk. Work smarter not harder with the best photo selection, photo editing and email marketing tools available for your photography businesses.

    Visual Storytelling Without a Screen - Dream Theater’s Metropolis in Your Mind

  6. Jun 22 ·  Video

    Lenny Kravitz Builds a Consistent World with Music and Photography

    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 that blurs boundaries, from iconic tunes to evocative photographs and tactile interiors. Resources FlashDrifterKravitz DesignPhoto by Nuță Lucian via Flickr.Experience the coherence in creativity, listen to the episode now, and see how the borders between music, photography, and design dissolve through Lenny Kravitz’s lens. This episode of Lenses & Lyrics is brought to you by Pic-Time and Flodesk. Work smarter not harder with the best photo selection, photo editing and email marketing tools available for your photography businesses.

    Lenny Kravitz Builds a Consistent World with Music and Photography

  7. Jun 15 ·  Bonus Video

    Singing the Story of Photography

    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. This episode of Lenses & Lyrics is brought to you by Pic-Time and Flodesk. Work smarter not harder with the best photo selection, photo editing and email marketing tools available for your photography businesses.

    Singing the Story of Photography

  8. Jun 8 ·  Bonus Video

    Exploring AI Music

    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 Flodesk. Work smarter not harder with the best photo selection, photo editing and email marketing tools available for your photography businesses.

    Exploring AI Music
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Lenses & Lyrics is the photography podcast for creators who live at the intersection of sight and sound. Hosted by Scott Wyden Kivowitz, the 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, you will find actionable insights for every stage of your journey. Expect deep-dive interviews with industry legends including Chloe Ramirez, Sam Hurd, Jason McCutchen, and Rick Sammon, covering everything from concert photography grit to creative storytelling. Topics discussed regularly include music photography and concert photography techniques, building a photography business, creative workflow tips for wedding photographers, and the impact of AI on photography and music. Master your craft by learning how to listen as well as you look.

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