Focus Stacked Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

📸 FSP - EP 8: Bikers & Backroads with Michael LichterIn this episode of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman rides into the world of motorcycle culture with legendary photographer Michael Lichter. For over 40 years, Michael has been capturing the soul of biker life—chrome, leather, rebellion, and freedom.Michael shares incredible stories from the road, opens up about some of his favorite photographs, and reflects on how the motorcycle community has evolved over the decades. From Sturgis to small-town rides, this conversation is a full-throttle journey into a life lived through the lens.🎙️ Tune in for a deep dive into photography, culture, and the power of visual storytelling on two wheels.🔗 Check out the Michael's portfolio here: https://lichterphoto.com/📸 Photographers, want to be a guest? Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow @focusstackedpodcast on Instagram for more creative insights. Thanks for watching—stay tuned for the next episode!🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch right here on YouTube. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

In Episode 7 of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman sits down with photographer and curator Nicole Jean Hill for an insightful discussion on creating meaningful connections through photography. Nicole shares fascinating details about her diverse projects, from photographing greyhounds and beloved pets to capturing MMA fighters and the intricate beauty of deconstructed birds' nests.Nicole also dives into her role as co-curator of the extraordinary Lora Webb Nichols Archive, discussing the process and significance of making historical photographs accessible to today's audiences.Don't miss this enriching conversation about creativity, curation, and the powerful ways photography can unite people, animals, and histories across time.🔗 Check out Nicole's portfolio: https://www.nicolejeanhill.com/🔗 Check out the Lora Webb Nichols Photography Archive: https://www.lorawebbnichols.org/📸 Photographers, want to be a guest? Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow @focusstackedpodcast on Instagram for more creative insights. Thanks for watching—stay tuned for the next episode!

In Episode 6 of the Focus Stacked Photography Podcast, host Jim Reiman sits down with lifestyle pet photographer Jessica Shaw to discuss the art of pet photography and capturing meaningful memories of beloved pets. Jessica shares valuable tips, her unique approach to photographing pets, and explains why end-of-life pet photography sessions are some of her most emotionally rewarding experiences.This episode also features special guest appearances by Jim and Jessica’s own furry companions - Lily and Willow!Subscribe now for more engaging conversations about photography, creativity, and inspiration.🔗 Check out Jessica’s portfolio: https://jessicashawphotography.com/📸 Photographers, want to be a guest? Sign up here! https://linktr.ee/FocusStackedPodcast💡 Support the show & become a Focus Friend on Patreon! https://linktr.ee/FocusStackedPodcast Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow @focusstackedpodcast on Instagram for more creative insights. Thanks for watching—stay tuned for the next episode!

In this episode, Jim Reiman sits down with Rick Souders, one of Denver’s premier food photographers, to uncover the secrets behind mouthwatering imagery. Rick shares his expert techniques for crafting irresistible food photos—think flying donuts, floating meals, and stunning splashes that bring flavors to life. From lighting tricks to food styling magic, this conversation is a feast for the eyes. Grab a snack before watching—you’ll need it! 🍩📸✨🔗 Check out Rick's portfolio: https://soudersstudios.com/🍔🍹 - Visit Rick's Deliciously Different Food Blog for recipes: https://recipes.soudersstudios.com/📸 Photographers, want to be a guest? Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...💡 Support the show & become a Focus Friend on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/FocusStackedPodcastDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow @focusstackedpodcast on Instagram for more creative insights. Thanks for watching—stay tuned for the next episode!

In this episode of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman sits down with conceptual artist and educator Cintia Segovia to explore how her experiences as an immigrant from Mexico have shaped her artistic voice. Cintia shares how learning English as an adult altered her perception of language, identity, and cultural belonging—elements that weave through her thought-provoking work.Her art challenges stereotypes, navigates language barriers, and examines the complexities of cultural identity. Through performance, video, and photography, she highlights the lives of immigrants, including those working in the tobacco fields of Murray, Kentucky. Join us for a compelling conversation on how art becomes a powerful tool for storytelling, resistance, and redefinition.🔗 Check out Cintia’s portfolio: https://cintiasegovia.com/📸 Photographers, want to be a guest? Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbmdds0o76F9lye3PsXe4gI3lOjLzQqzkDzPxK_fBMuO2jqA/viewform?usp=sharing💡 Support the show & become a Focus Friend on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/focusstackedpodcast/membershipDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow @focusstackedpodcast on Instagram for more creative insights. Thanks for watching—stay tuned for the next episode!

In this episode of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman sits down with fine art photographer and educator Shawn James Loseke to explore his fascination with photographing places steeped in nostalgia and melancholy. Shawn shares his creative journey, from teaching photography to experimenting with an eclectic mix of tools—including intentional camera movement (ICM), alternative processes, Photoshop, Hasselblad cameras, Diana toy cameras, and even cell phones.Join Jim and Shawn as they discuss the emotional weight of imagery, the power of imperfection in art, and how different photographic techniques can evoke memory and longing. Whether you're a digital purist or a lover of film and experimental processes, this conversation is a deep dive into photography as a means of storytelling and personal expression.🔗 Check out Shawn’s portfolio: https://www.shawnjamesloseke.com/🤖📷 Get yourself a Diana Toy Camera! https://shop.lomography.com/us/diana-...📸 Photographers, want to be a guest? Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...💡 Support the show & become a Focus Friend on Patreon! : https://www.patreon.com/c/FocusStackedPodcastDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow @focusstackedpodcast on Instagram for more creative insights. Thanks for watching—stay tuned for the next episode!

In this episode, Jim Reiman talks with documentary photographer Randy Brown about the power of photography to forge connections. Randy shares how his work covering water scarcity in Colorado’s San Luis Valley brings him closer to the people most affected by it and how floating the Colorado River with veterans recovering from PTSD and addiction deepened his understanding of resilience. Through storytelling and imagery, Randy reveals how documentary photography bridges divides, fosters empathy, and captures the human experience in the face of adversity.🔗 Check out Randy's portfolio: https://www.randybrownphotographer.com/📸 Photographers, want to be a guest? Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...💡 Support the show & become a Focus Friend on Patreon!Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow @focusstackedpodcast on Instagram for more creative insights. Thanks for watching—stay tuned for the next episode!

In the debut episode of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman embraces first-episode jitters while diving into an inspiring conversation with pro adventure photographer Jen Magnuson. From a career in law enforcement to capturing high-intensity outdoor adventures, Jen shares her journey into the world of professional photography.Join Jim and Jen as they discuss the challenges of shooting commercial camping gear at highway rest stops, the grit required to document endurance cyclists racing coast to coast, and the reality of being a photographer in a small mountain town.

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In this powerful episode, photographer, designer, and game creator Carol Record sits down with host Jim Reiman to explore how photography has become both a refuge and a tool for healing. Carol opens up about using the camera to process the trauma of her youth and the intense experience of her COVID-19 hospitalization—ultimately helping her reconnect with her true self.

Carol also shares the story behind Lumen, a photography vocabulary game she designed specifically for photo educators, blending her passion for learning and creative play. The conversation closes with Carol’s latest explorations in spirituality through dance and intentional camera movement (ICM)—a practice that lets her embody and express the unseen layers of experience.

It’s a deeply personal and inspiring look at how art, education, and movement can intersect to transform the way we see the world—and ourselves.

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• Carol's Portfolio: https://www.carolrecord.com/portfolio/
• Purchase Lumen: https://www.blackwaterbucs.com/
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Host Jim Reiman welcomes Rodrecas “Drék” Davis—professor, multidisciplinary artist, and Head of the Department of Visual & Performing Arts at Grambling State University—to explore how photography fits into his broader creative practice. For Drék, the camera functions as a private refuge: a way to step back, breathe, and capture fleeting impressions before any heavy conceptual lifting begins. Those photographic moments then feed his collage and assemblage work—the arena where he dissects history, politics, and pop culture and reassembles them through an African-American lens.In this episode, Drék unpacks the therapeutic value of shooting for himself, shares how found images morph into layered installations, and reflects on guiding students to balance technical skill with unflinching personal inquiry. If you’ve ever wondered how disparate media can fuse into one cohesive voice—or how process itself can be a form of self-care—this conversation is for you. Hit play, settle in, and let’s peel back the layers of Drék Davis’s multifaceted approach.

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