{"podcast":{"title":"Photography and Music - Lenses & Lyrics","slug":"photography-and-music-lenses-lyrics-7241887","podcast_index_feed_id":7241887,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/lenses-lyrics","website_url":"https://lenseslyrics.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/a72xKoiUhz29D6Do2mM2qZrOkrNQNKlvNfGiR0QII2Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ZjI3/ZDg1ZTIyMzBkNTRm/YTM2Nzg5ODRkMDc0/N2I2MS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Scott Wyden Kivowitz","episode_count":24,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/photography-and-music-lenses-lyrics-7241887"},"episode":{"title":"Finding Joy in Music Without the Pressure to Perform","slug":"finding-joy-in-music-without-the-pressure-to-perform","published_at":"2025-08-21T12:44:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/photography-and-music-lenses-lyrics-7241887/finding-joy-in-music-without-the-pressure-to-perform","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/photography-and-music-lenses-lyrics-7241887","url":"https://lenseslyrics.com/7","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/396843be/c13b43bb.mp3","summary":"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.” Additional Resources Mentioned: Ultimate Guitar Smartless with John Mayer Berklee College of Music 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. 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.","meta_description":"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 en…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":350,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/photography-and-music-lenses-lyrics-7241887/episodes/finding-joy-in-music-without-the-pressure-to-perform/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/photography-and-music-lenses-lyrics-7241887/finding-joy-in-music-without-the-pressure-to-perform.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}