B&H Photography Podcast

B&H Photography Podcast

Author: B&H Photo & Video Language: English Episodes: 455
There's a conversation happening about photography that goes far beyond the latest camera review, and you can find it on the B&H Photography Podcast. Hosted by the team at B&H Photo & Video, this series sits down with a wide range of insightful and genuinely entertaining guests from across the photographic world. Every other week, these discussions delve into the practical realities of gear and technique, but they also wander into the richer territory of visual history, the surprising science behind an image, and the personal philosophies that drive artistic expression. What you'll hear feels less like a formal interview and more like eavesdropping on a passionate chat between experts, unpacking the ideas that actually matter to anyone making pictures today. Whether you're a seasoned professional curious about a colleague's process or an enthusiastic amateur looking to deepen your understanding, this podcast provides a thoughtful, accessible space to explore the entire ecosystem of photography. The result is a consistently engaging listen that reminds you why you picked up a camera in the first place, while giving you the concrete knowledge to use it better tomorrow. Tune in for a fresh perspective that connects the technical dots with the creative spark.
Episodes
Pictures in Space, featuring NASA Astronaut Donald Pettit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:38
Above Photograph © Donald Pettit, NASA At its best, photography draws from both science and art, to give resulting images a dual purpose—aesthetic innovation and scientific merit. And when that photography happens from t…
The Ethics of Wildlife Photography with Melissa Groo & Bobby Stormer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:10
While its origin is murky, the adage "Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time," is at the heart of this wide-ranging discussion about ethical practices in wildlife photography. F…
The Many Seasons of Humans of New York, featuring Brandon Stanton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:42
It takes a lot of guts to engage with a stranger on the street, ask probing questions about their struggles, and come away with a portrait and a story as a record of the human connection that was made. Now, imagine repea…
Next Frame: Trailblazing a Philadelphia Photo Community, with CJ Wolfe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:09
Picking up a camera is often the start of a life-changing journey. And when it's combined with a focus on community building, the determination to lead by example, and shrewd entrepreneurial skills—this basic action can…
Crafting Masterful Portraits with Paul Mobley & Ian Spanier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:23
Paul Mobley and Ian Spanier have much in common: from starting their respective careers in New York City before relocating to the West Coast, to their knack for forging a human bond with portrait subjects, to an unrelent…
2025 Photo Gear of the Year, with Kevin Rickert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:23
In case you didn't already know, 2025 marks 10 years since we started the B&H Photography Podcast, making today's show our tenth annual Photo Gear of the Year episode! A lot of cameras have come down the pike since that…
Mylene Mae on Trends, Staying Curious, and Creating for Fun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:43
Join Deanna as she welcomes professional side-quester, storyteller, and video editor, Mylene Mae (@mylenesmind). Mylene shares her personal journey, including how she pivoted from working in STEM and got started in video…