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Photography and Music - Lenses & Lyrics

Scott Wyden Kivowitz

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Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 27

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

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https://lenseslyrics.com/pic-time
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https://www.instagram.com/ricksammonphotography
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Photography Creativity and Prisms with Sam Hurd

Episode 9

Monday, September 22, 2025 • Duration 44:06

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 Washington DC (with availability worldwide), Sam’s work isn’t about awards, it’s about capturing moments with creativity and authenticity. His portraits and wedding galleries stand out for their emotional clarity and visual poetry.

Sam Hurd reveals how his musical background shaped his photographic style, from recording metal bands in college to applying audio production skills to wedding day videos. Hear the origins of Sam’s fascination with prisms, why he swaps out wedding dance floor hits for heavy metal in his earbuds, and what he’s learned documenting press events for celebrities like Billy Joel and Dolly Parton. Whether you're into gear talk, performance anxiety, or creative inspiration, this episode offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at balancing multiple passions and turning them into art.

"I like the contrast of just ridiculously hard metal in my ears while people are like visibly dancing to Shout because it just makes it fun for me.”

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The tour

(00:00) - From Instruments to Images: A Photographer's Odyssey
(03:00) - Transition to Guitar and Self-Taught Journey
(08:47) - From Music to Photography
(11:02) - The Prism Band and Photography Connection
(14:47) - First Professional Photography Job
(19:23) - Performing Music and Its Influence on Photography
(25:26) - The Importance of Audio in Videography
(34:42) - Hot Seat Questions

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.

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Lessons Learned from a Snowy Street Sing-Along with Five for Fighting

Episode 8

Friday, August 29, 2025 • Duration 06:12

Ever wondered how a snowy night, a missed concert, and an unexpected street performance could transform a musician’s life? In this heartfelt episode, hear a story where passion for music overcomes locked doors and cold weather.

This episode has a story with a pub in Cambridge, Massachusetts, John Ondrasik from Five for Fighting, and a guitar.

“While I’m not a singer and I typically would not sing in front of other people, I did on the street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with John from Five for Fighting and it changed my life.”

If you’ve ever found yourself on the outside looking in, or if music and photography speak to your soul, don’t miss this episode. Subscribe to Lenses & Lyrics and share your own stories where music or art has changed your life.

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Finding Joy in Music Without the Pressure to Perform

Episode 7

Thursday, August 21, 2025 • Duration 05:50

Ever felt the itch to perform, only to be held back by self-doubt or expectations? What if you didn’t have to prove anything to anyone and could simply enjoy your craft, just for you?

Fresh off a beach vacation, I reflect on being invited on stage by a musician friend, and why I chose to stay in the crowd. Revisiting my days at Berklee College of Music, I explore how even top musicians like John Mayer don’t always follow the expected path, and how stepping back from pressure can help you rediscover pure enjoyment in your passion projects, whether it’s music, photography, or any creative pursuit.

“I enjoy the lack of pressure. I enjoy doing it for me. So if you’re a photographer, if you’re a videographer and you play music and you’ve got that urge to play more, just remember, there’s no pressure. If you want to do it for you, do it for you.”

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If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow creative who might need a reminder: you don’t have to perform for anyone but yourself. Subscribe to Lenses & Lyrics for more conversations about balancing passion and pressure.

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From Hardcore Bands to Wedding Films with Jason McCutchen

Episode 6

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 • Duration 43:31

Find out what happens when punk rock and hardcore meets the world of cinematic wedding filmmaking. Take a journey from sleeping on hoarder house beds while on tour, to crafting emotionally resonant wedding films. Where music, nostalgia, and artistry collide.

Jason McCutchen is a wedding filmmaker based out of Boston Massachusetts, who currently owns three making brands, Merriment films, Stopgolove, and Huxley Film as well as an educator and podcaster at the YouTube channel Wedding Film School. Jason grew up in the New England hard-core metal scene, and in a previous life played in several bands in addition to working in recording studios.

Scott and Jason connect over their shared roots in hardcore bands and the scrappy reality of DIY touring, broken vans, sleeping in bathtubs, and houses filled with hoarded stuff. Jason reveals how his early love for writing and performing music led to a career in film, blending his artistic drive with wedding filmmaking. The episode dives deep into the creative crossovers between music and visual storytelling, how nostalgia shapes Jason’s approach to films, and the unique ways his team weaves personal and family music into their projects. From fanboying over Converge and Deftones to candidly addressing the business side of art, Jason shares both the highs and the hard choices along his creative journey.

"If I do something that’s for my soul, I don’t want anyone to be able to take it away from me.”

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Listening Versus Hearing and Looking Versus Seeing with Rick Sammon

Episode 5

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 • Duration 34:25

Ever wonder how the rhythm of music can shape a photographer’s vision? On this episode, a renowned photographer and lifelong musician shares how his creative paths have always been intertwined, revealing lessons and stories that just might change how you see (and hear) the world.

Rick Sammon, a photographer, musician, author of 43 books, and educator, joins me to explore the profound connections between music and photography.

From dreaming of jamming with Santana to studying composition at Berklee College of Music, Rick Sammon’s creative journey started with music before photography took center stage. He talks about growing up with a TV-director father, discovering photography through chance publication, and his enduring passion for both guitar and camera. Rick dives into lessons learned at Woodstock, how music reorganized his approach to seeing, and why his bestselling book has no pictures at all. We also explore healthy living, inspiration, and why sometimes "imitating is one of the best ways to create."

“There's a big difference between listening and hearing... In photography there's a big difference between looking and seeing.” – Rick Sammon

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The tour

(00:00) - Rick Sammon
(00:41) - Learning Guitar and Early Experiences
(02:13) - Berklee College of Music

: In this episode I mention seeing a show from Stevie Ray Vaughan at Berklee. I was incorrect. It was actually Steve Vai.

Zac Wolf’s Journey From Punk & Hardcore Shows to Weddings

Episode 4

Friday, May 9, 2025 • Duration 12:46

What happens when the worlds of photography and hardcore music collide? On this episode, you'll get an inside look at how a love for live music turned into a thriving photography career—and the unconventional journey that led Zac Wolf from basement shows to wedding aisles.

Meet Zac Wolf, a photographer who found his creative roots capturing the energy of the Boston hardcore scene before making a name for himself in the world of weddings.

This is a preview of Scott's conversation with Zac Wolf, originally recorded for The Workflows Photography Podcast. In this short clip from the Workflows episode, explore Zac’s origins in punk and hardcore band photography in South Florida and Boston, how technical limitations sparked creativity, and why Zac ultimately made the leap to photographing weddings

"I was just like, okay, what can I do? No one was really shooting shows at that point... I started bringing my dad's Canon PowerShot to shows... Then I figured out how to do shutter drag on the PowerShot..."

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Did this episode strike a chord with your own creative journey? Be sure to subscribe to Lenses & Lyrics so you never miss a story at the intersection of music and photography.

Photographs and Power Chords - The Creative Path of David Scott Bowles

Episode 3

Monday, April 14, 2025 • Duration 27:40

In this episode of Lenses and Lyrics, our host speaks with David Scott Bowles, a seasoned photographer and musician, about his journey in the music industry and how it has shaped his career in photography. David shares stories from his time in various bands, his son’s budding musical career, memorable performances, and the creative transition to photography. He also discusses the influence of music on his current work, the connection between stage performance and camera presence, and the unique experiences that continue to inspire his art. This episode is filled with personal anecdotes, industry insights, and advice for aspiring artists balancing multiple creative passions.

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The tour

(00:00) - Room recording - Apr 11, 2025
(00:36) - Son's Musical Journey
(01:48) - David's Band History
(06:40) - Transition to Photography
(08:01) - Connecting with Clients
(10:20) - Event Speaking and Networking
(13:31) - Performing and Photography Insights
(15:36) - Stage Lighting Preferences
(15:51) - Local Venue Experience
(16:44) - Microphone Preferences
(18:33) - Music and Photography
(20:05) - Band History and Influences
(22:29) - Dream Photography Subjects

From Broken Strings to Backup Solutions

Episode 2

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 • Duration 05:33

In this episode of Lenses & Lyrics, Scott shares a personal story of improvisation when a string popped during a show, highlighting the importance of preparedness. From the pitfalls of early music performance to the critical lessons learned in photography, Scott dives deep into the art of backing up your life—both musically and photographically. Feel the tension between analog and digital transitions and learn why redundancy is your silent hero.

“Redundancy is important. Backups are important. This just goes to show that the lessons you learn in music also correlate to the lessons you can learn in photography.”

Scott's photography backup workflow

Don’t miss out on future tales of creativity and cautionary advice from professionals at the crossroads of music and photography. Hit subscribe or follow Lenses & Lyrics to stay in tune with what's coming next!

(00:00) - e2
(00:53) - A Musician's Early Struggles
(01:32) - The Importance of Backup in Music
(02:33) - Transition to Photography
(03:07) - Lessons Learned and Redundancy
(04:46) - Conclusion and Future Content

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Discovering Musical and Photographic Connections in Unexpected Places

Episode 1

Thursday, March 6, 2025 • Duration 13:50

Embark on a nostalgic journey through the intertwined world of music and photography with host Scott Wyden Kivowitz, in the debut episode of Lenses & Lyrics. Discover how a clarinet's melody paved the way to capturing powerful photographic images, as Scott reminisces about his vibrant past as a musician and band photographer.

"I love music. I love photography... it is one thing that has kept me connected to my roots."

In This Episode:

Scott's unexpected start with the clarinet and his ambitions at Berklee College of Music
Transition from aspiring musician to passionate photographer
The evolution of bands: 20 Minutes to Nowhere, Sever the Stars, and Fairmont
The intersection of music theory and photography skills
The inspiration for the Lenses & Lyrics podcast and its fascinating future guests
Explore more about Scott's musical past at scottwyden.com/music

Join us on this auditory journey by tuning into episode one of Lenses & Lyrics. Let this be your gateway into a series of compelling conversations bridging photography and music. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!

(00:00) - 01
(02:12) - Scott's Musical Journey Begins
(02:54) - College and Career Shifts
(05:10) - Band Experiences and Transitions
(09:32) - Photography and Music Intersect
(11:06) - Current Life and Future Episodes

Welcome to Lenses & Lyrics

Thursday, March 6, 2025 • Duration 01:26

Welcome to Lenses & Lyrics, where music and photography collide, and every frame tells a story. I'm Scott Wyden Kivowitz, your host, a father, a husband, a photographer, and podcaster and musician. This podcast dives into the crossover world of photographers who are or were musicians. Those whose passion for sound influenced the way they see through the lens.

We'll hear from photographers who started out in bands before photographing bands. And those who continue to blend both crafts. We'll also hear from musicians whose careers were shaped by the photographers who documented their journey. From backstage moments to front row pits, from record store memories to album cover photo sessions, Lenses & Lyrics is about the stories behind the images and the music that inspired them. Subscribe now to Lenses & Lyricss wherever you get podcasts, and join me as we continue to explore the intersection of sound and vision, one story at a time.

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