{"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":"Photography Creativity and Prisms with Sam Hurd","slug":"photography-creativity-and-prisms-with-sam-hurd","published_at":"2025-09-22T11:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/photography-and-music-lenses-lyrics-7241887/photography-creativity-and-prisms-with-sam-hurd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/photography-and-music-lenses-lyrics-7241887","url":"https://lenseslyrics.com/9","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/7e769879/3526cbc3.mp3","summary":"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.” Rock with Sam samhurdphotography.com instagram.com/iamthesam youtube.com/samhurdphoto Prisms on Spotify Prisms on Apple Music Pic-Time Colorware DJI Mic 2 Insta360 X5 OSMO Pocket 3 Cool Edit Pro (now Adobe Audition ) 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 Photo…","meta_description":"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 ingredien…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2646,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/photography-and-music-lenses-lyrics-7241887/episodes/photography-creativity-and-prisms-with-sam-hurd/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/photography-creativity-and-prisms-with-sam-hurd.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}