Encore: Best of B&H Music Photography Podcasts

Encore: Best of B&H Music Photography Podcasts

Author: B&H Photo & Video May 28, 2026 Duration: 56:10

Music photography has always been a listener favorite, and through the years we've gathered countless stories from legendary photographers about what it takes to document all aspects of the music scene.

As we temporarily pause in recording new episodes while we build out a studio for video podcasts, we decided to take a trip down memory lane and feature some noteworthy clips from our 10-year archive.

This compilation of favorite moments celebrates the intersection of photographic mastery and music history, with talents spanning from Lynn Goldsmith to Mick Rock, Jeanette Beckman to Graham Nash, among the many other dedicated music photographers we've had the pleasure to interview. 

If you'd like to take a deeper dive into any of the original episodes, you'll find links in our episode timeline below.

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Featured Photograph © Jim Marshall, from the new book The Beatles By Jim Marshall: Live At Candlestick Park, in bookstores June 2, 2026

Episode Timeline:

 

0:58: Excerpt from The Markers of Our Bliss—Lynn Goldsmith and Rock 'n' Roll

4:22: Excerpt from Mick Rock: The Name Says It All

6:59: Excerpt from Master Blaster Charles Daniels Reveals his Unseen '60s Era Photo Archive

12:06: Excerpt from 'Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky - Rock Photography of the 1960s

15:55: Excerpt from Jazz Photography and "Harlem 1958" by Art Kane

20:38: Excerpt from Hip-Hop Fellini—Anniversary of "The Greatest Day in Hip-Hop," by Gordon Parks, featuring Michael Gonzales, Sheena Lester & Vikki Tobak.

29:24: Episode Break

30:06: Excerpt from A History of Hip-Hop Photography, featuring Vikki Tobak, Jeanette Beckman & Eric Johnson

37:20: Excerpt from Mixing Music with Pictures, with Bootsy Holler & Chris Ortiz

42:41: Excerpt from The Ninja—Concert Photography, with Christie Goodwin 

48:45: Excerpt from Graham Nash, Ace Photographer, Digital Printing Pioneer, Music Legend

Stay Connected:

Lynn Goldsmith Website: https://lynngoldsmith.com/wordpress/

Mick Rock Website: https://www.mickrock.com/

Charles Daniels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Charles-Daniels-Photography-100088252000625/

Jim Marshall Website: https://www.jimmarshallphotographyllc.com/

Art Kane Website: https://www.artkane.com/

Gordon Parks Website: https://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/

Vikki Tobak Linktree: https://linktr.ee/vikkitobak

Jeanette Beckman Website: https://janettebeckman.com/

Eric Johnson Website: https://cargocollective.com/upstairsaterics

Chris Ortiz Website: https://www.chris-ortiz.com/

Christie Goodwin Website: https://christiegoodwin.com/

Graham Nash Website: https://grahamnash.com/


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.
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