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B&H Photography Podcast

B&H Photography Podcast

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 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.B&H Photo & Video Art
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  • Next Frame: Reporting the News & Finding Your Visual Voice, with Keren Carrión

    Next Frame: Reporting the News & Finding Your Visual Voice, with Keren Carrión
    Nov 20 2025
    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 human stories in rural news deserts have not deterred today's guest, Keren Carrión, a photojournalist and short form video producer currently working on the NPR visuals team. Follow along as we chart Keren's evolution from stills to documentary video stories to vertical social media clips that can be absorbed in two minutes or less. We also learn about the many opportunities for feedback and career advancement she's explored, and the mix of internships and mentorship programs that have been central to her career success. When asked about parting advice for current students she notes, "I think it's really important to have a visual voice. And the only way to find that is to keep shooting. Yeah. And I will also say meet with as many people as possible, be mentored, go to portfolio reviews figure out how to elevate that voice." Guest: Keren Carrión Episode Timeline: 2:28: Keren's early photo experiences, pairing pictures with stories for her high school paper.5:05: Adding video to the mix in college and how this has influenced her storytelling.10:40: Keren's advice to college students: Seek out networking and internship opportunities.12:17: Momenta Workshops and other non-profit mentorship programs, and how these opportunities can shape creative vision and skills.20:20: Working with Report for America in Texas, covering under-reported stories and rural news deserts.26:22: The evolution of news media and Keren's work at NPR to create short form videos for distribution across social media platforms.31:12: Keren's current gear, from iPhones to Sony mirrorless cameras, for shooting vertical videos 35:32: Non-traditional news reporting and how user-generated content is now shared by larger news organizations. 38:28: Keren's future aspirations to evolve with the industry and learn new skills as platforms and audiences change. 39:56: More advice for the next generation: Keep shooting to find and elevate your visual voice. Guest Bio: Keren Carrión is a photojournalist and a short-form video producer currently working on the NPR visuals team. Originally from Puerto Rico, Keren graduated from George Washington University in 2019 with a BFA in Photojournalism. Prior to her current role, she spent two years as a photojournalist for KERA News, NPR's affiliate station in Dallas through Report for America. She has also worked with CNN as a video editor in Atlanta, and interned with Univision, USA Today, The Hill, and the New York Times Student Journalism Institute. Additionally, Keren is an alumna of the Eddie Adams Workshop and Momenta Photo Workshop's Project Puerto Rico. When Keren isn't working, she's probably sitting in the window seat of an airplane, heading to a new destination. If not, you can always find her with a camera in hand — or petting the nearest dog. Stay Connected: Keren Carrión Website: https://www.kerencarrion.comKeren Carrión Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerencarrionphotoKeren Carrión on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-carrion Keren Carrión at Report for America: https://www.reportforamerica.org/members/keren-carrion/Keren Carrión at NPR: https://www.npr.org/people/1213266959/keren-carrion Credits: Host: Derek FahsbenderSenior Creative Producer: Jill WatermanSenior Technical Producer: Mike WeinsteinExecutive Producer: Richard Stevens
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    44 mins
  • Brandon Woelfel on Growing as a Photographer and Creator

    Brandon Woelfel on Growing as a Photographer and Creator
    Nov 13 2025

    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 the growing pains of being modern creator and photographer. Brandon shares how fine art led him to taking photos, adapting to the ever-changing social media landscape, gaining confidence in one's own work, educating in the space, and even leveraging AI.

    Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, TikTok star, podcaster, or just starting your creative journey, this conversation is full of insight, motivation, and practical advice you can use right now. Episodes drop every other Thursday. Hit subscribe and join the B&H Creators community for more unfiltered conversations with creators shaping today's culture.

    Guest Bio: Brandon Woelfel

    Brandon Woelfel is known for his dreamy portrait photography. His creative use of lighting and color lend a unique sense of intimacy to his portraits that makes his work instantly recognizable. He's also the author of two photo books, Ultraviolet and Luminescence.

    Credits:

    • Host & Creative Producer: Deanna Testa
    • Creative Producer: Elena Maidebura
    • Creative Editor: Larissa Mattei
    • Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein
    • Executive Producer: Richard Stevens
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    32 mins
  • Mixing Music with Pictures, with Bootsy Holler & Chris Ortiz

    Mixing Music with Pictures, with Bootsy Holler & Chris Ortiz
    Nov 6 2025
    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 since we've mixed photography and music on the show, so we're particularly excited about today's chat with two photographers who share a passion for documenting musicians and their fans—in particular, devotes of punk and indie rock. From early memories of being truly moved by music to practical tips about photo access, image rights and restrictions, plus the complexities of organizing your work for a book, the conversation doesn't miss a beat. So, turn up the volume as Bootsy Holler reminisces about dropping into the Seattle music scene in the early 1990's to capture the raw energy of her favorite bands, now compiled in the book Making It: An Intimate Documentary about the Seattle Indie, Rock and Punk Scene. And Chris Ortiz describes how the house parties he captured at a punk commune in Kansas served as the foundation for his skills as a music photographer with a keen eye for differentiating himself in the photo pit. As Chris points out when it comes to preparing for a show. "It goes back to knowing that music and knowing the band, and being able to sit back and say, Yes, I am a fan of the band, but I also am professional, so this is what I'm going to look for when the band comes out." Guests: Bootsy Holler & Chris Ortiz Episode Timeline: 3:20: Bootsy Holler recalls her early days dropping into the Seattle music scene, photographing garage bands and dive bars.9:41: Chris Ortiz talks about his start in photography, and his time photographing house parties at a punk rock commune in Lawrence, Kansas.12:01: The difference between documenting live music and making portraits of musicians, where you need to develop a rapport with your subjects. 17:32: A tip of the hat to Chris as a longtime podcast superfan, plus what he's learned from listening to our 10-year archive of shows. 20:20: Bootsy's early stylistic influences and its effect on her art and music photography.25:54: The earliest memory of being truly moved by music and the songs Bootsy and Chris were listening to when they truly got it.31:56: Applying the inner feels of music to photographing a concert and connecting with the rhythm to grab key moments.39:00: Negotiating access, shooting from the photo pit vs the side of the stage, plus differentiating your pictures from other photographers' work. 48:00: Episode Break 48:56: Chris talks more about current dynamics for gaining access when shooting music and concerts. 53:44: Current limits on concert photo usage and restrictions on contracts offered by some artists and entertainment companies.58:28: Legal parameters related to pictures in Bootsy's book, plus the difference between concert pictures and portrait situations.1:02:26: Bootsy's nine-year process of assembling a book, working with a designer for big picture decisions, plus leaving room to break the rules.1:08:09: Finding publishers, choosing between options, plus the importance of owning the rights to your images.1:10:20: Bootsy and Chris name the band at the top of their bucket lists to photograph. Guest Bios: Bootsy Holler has spent 30 years capturing the essential personality and emotions of her subjects. Best known for her work as a portraitist, Bootsy's journey began with intimate depictions of herself and friends at the center of Seattle's pivotal music scene during the early 1990s. These formative years at both ends of the lens cemented her style as well as the methodology behind her empathic and journalistic approach. Bootsy's work has been recognized by the Society of Photographic Journalism and twice selected for the Critical Mass Top 50. Her photos have been exhibited and published internationally and are included in the permanent collection of the Grammy Museum. In 2019 she published the monograph, TREASURES: objects I've known all my life. Most recently, her book Making It: An Intimate Documentary about the Seattle Indie, Rock and Punk Scene, was released by Damiani books. Stay Connected: Website: https://bootsyholler.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bootsyholler/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shop.BootsyHoller/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BootsyHoller Chris Ortiz has enjoyed a relationship with photography since age six, when he learned the basics from his stepfather. He's specialized in music and documentary subjects since 1998, shooting with both digital and medium format black and white film. After earning a bachelor's degree in art history, Chris obtained an MFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Select documentary projects include Portraits of Latinx Identity, and We Are All We Have Tonight, featuring portraits and personal narratives from punk rock enthusiasts, describing each subject's connection to the scene. Additionally, Chris works as news editor for the Prescott Daily Courier, covering area news and ...
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    1 hr and 18 mins
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