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 The B&H Photography Podcast: Join us every other week for a conversation with insightful and entertaining guests. From gear and technique to history, science and art, we discuss the issues most important to the contemporary photographer.B&H Photo & Video Kunst
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  • Crafting Masterful Portraits with Paul Mobley & Ian Spanier

    Crafting Masterful Portraits with Paul Mobley & Ian Spanier
    Jan 15 2026
    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 unrelenting drive to generate ambitious commercial assignments while being equally dedicated to complex personal projects. In today's podcast, Paul and Ian compare notes on their photographic journeys from coast to coast, while discussing their shared inspiration for 20th century portrait masters such as Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, and in Ian's case, Harry Benson. A few of the key points covered: Secrets to becoming invaluable as a photo assistant; how no one can ever out hustle a New York photographer; and while great gear is important for reliability, what's more essential is to engage with your subject and shoot for feeling And, when it comes to surviving as an artist amid the latest media challenges, Paul adds a heartening note to the end of our chat: "You know, if we go back to what we started talking about: these pictures are made with our hearts and our minds, AI can never replace that. And if people want to hire us, they really want to know what's inside of us, so for that reason alone, I'm not worried." Guests: Paul Mobley & Ian Spanier Episode Timeline: 3:50: Paul's decision to move from Detroit to New York City after college and his early years as a photo assistant.7:44: Ian's early photo journey through high school, college, and working as a photo editor in the publishing industry.10:28: The influence of 20th century master portraitists such as Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, and Harry Benson. 15:28: Comparing the photo industry vibes of New York and Los Angeles.22:11: The business of being a professional photographer: 10% taking pictures, 90% putting out fires and taking care of business.28:40: The importance of gear in developing a style—equipment is secondary to what comes out of your heart, your mind, and your eye. 36:44: Episode Break37:20: Preparation for a portrait shoot, getting the keywords for what a client needs and getting in front of a portrait subject. 43:32: Top challenge—Getting around the gatekeepers to get time with your subject.49:35: The famous subjects at the top of Paul and Ian's bucket lists. 56:11: Personal projects and what this work lends to Paul and Ian's output. 1:01:44: Staying relevant in today's commercial marketplace, the value of past work, and the influence of hybrid media to getting new jobs.1:06:38: The question of generative AI in today's creative economy—it's all about adapting, but AI can never replace what's in our hearts and our minds. Guest Bios: Paul Mobley is the quintessential portrait photographer, with a career that bridges high-profile commercial work and deeply human documentary projects. After formal photo training in college and years assisting top image-makers, he developed a clean, direct style rooted in precision and genuine engagement with his subjects. Paul's commercial portfolio includes celebrities, athletes, and major brands, yet his approach remains consistent across both commercial and personal projects: Build trust, find authenticity, and create portraits that capture the soul of his subjects by combining technical clarity with emotional depth. Additionally, he is widely recognized for his long-form documentary books, projects that have taken him across the United States to photograph ordinary people—farmers, centenarians, firefighters, and community heroes—whose stories often go unseen. Paul splits his time between New York and Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife, Suzanne, and their rescued shar-pei, Jessie. In his spare time, he loves traveling, especially to Mexico, sampling tequila; and visiting Michigan to eat his mother's Italian cooking. In March 2026, Paul will be the first photographer ever to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree by his alma mater, The College of Creative Studies in Detroit. Website: https://www.paulmobleystudio.com/ Ian Spanier began making photos at age six, with a point-and-shoot camera received from his parents. A photo major in college, he started out in publishing, where he worked as a photo editor for 13 years, but making pictures never left him. He taught himself to shoot with medium and large formats, in addition to learning lighting techniques. These methods did the trick because Ian has since established a long and distinguished client list within editorial, corporate and entertainment industries. He has also published several books, including Playboy, A Guide to Cigars, Arturo Fuente: From 1912, Local Heroes: America's Volunteer Fire Fighters and, most recently, Cigars: A Biography, featuring nearly two decades of his work in the cigar industry. Ian is a brand ambassador for Westcott Lighting, Spider Holster, Tether Tools, ThinkTank, Evoto AI, and several other brands. Additionally, he regularly lectures and creates video content for Canon, B&H ...
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    1 Std. und 13 Min.
  • 2025 Photo Gear of the Year, with Kevin Rickert

    2025 Photo Gear of the Year, with Kevin Rickert
    Jan 1 2026
    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 first recap, along with a veritable roller coaster of marketing strategies and photographic trends. To follow up on a trend discussed last year, we start out with a nod to point-and-shoots, a craze that, according to Kevin, has "become fever pitch." To expand on this theme, we look back in time to when digital point-and-shoots were losing ground to the ubiquitous camera phone, leading to Mike's theory that the current digicam trend is "real nostalgia for mid-aughts frivolity." We also point to a multi-tiered strategy among manufacturers, allowing them to cater to different user bases—from vloggers to professionals to hybrid shooters to the all-important enthusiast market. This lighthearted banter leads into our main course, focused on new releases from Canon, FUJIFILM, Godox, Hasselblad, Leica, Nikon, OM SYSTEM, Panasonic, Peak Design, Ricoh Pentax, Sigma, and Sony. Finally, in addition to predictions for 2026, we wrap things up with Kevin's picks for travel-friendly photo accessories to catch his eye this year. Stay to the end to learn about Peak Design's latest travel bags and tripods, plus the innovative modular design behind a new flash system from Godox. Guest: Kevin Rickert Episode Timeline 2:50: Kevin looks back at recent camera trends, and identifies separate tiers for vlogging, high resolution cameras, hybrid cameras, and the nostalgia for old point & shoots.9:11: Canon releases: R50 V, R6 Mark III, Powershot V1… plus a nod to the older G7 X Mark III18:00: FUJIFILM releases: X-half digital camera, X-E5, X-T30 III, GFX100RF, Instax Wide EVO33:10: Hasselblad release: X2D II 100C37:37: Leica releases: M EV1, Q3 Monochrome, SL3-S, SL3 Reporter 43:30: Episode break 43:52: Nikon releases: ZR 6K, Z5 II, and a Z6 III firmware update54:22: OM SYSTEMS releases: OM-3, OM-5 MK II57:38: Panasonic releases: S1R II, S1 II, S1 IIE1:02:48: Ricoh release: GR IV1:05:40: Sigma release: BF Mirrorless1:09:48: Sony releases: RX1R III, FX3A, FX2, a7 V1:23:50: Kevin's recommendation for a better editing workflow when travelling with an Apple iPad Pro1:26:06: Peak Design releases: Roller Pro Carry-On & Pro Carbon Fiber Tripods with Ball Head1:28:45: Godox release: iT-32 TTL Mini Flash system1:30:12: Revisiting the current point and-shoot craze and the digicam look1:34:52: Kevin's upcoming travel plans, and thinking ahead for the total eclipse in mid-August 20261:39:00: Kevin, Derek, and Mike share their predictions for 2026 Guest Bio: Kevin Rickert is B&H Photo's Senior Sales Trainer for Photography and Lighting. It's Kevin's job to keep in touch with camera and lens manufacturers and get details about all the latest releases and updates. His role is to make sure the world-renowned B&H staff has all the information to answer your who, what, why, and other questions that you may ask, so they can satisfy all your wants and needs. Born and raised in New York, Kevin is an intrepid street photographer, an avid traveler, and a baseball fan with 23 years in electronic retail, the last 11 of which have been spent as a sales trainer at B&H. Stay Connected: B&H Photo Video Website: https://www.bhphotovideo.comB&H Photography Podcast landing page: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcastsB&H Photography Podcast on B&H Photo's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BandH/podcasts B&H Photo Video Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhphotoB&H Photo Video Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhphoto Credits: Host: Derek FahsbenderSenior Creative Producer: Jill WatermanSenior Technical Producer: Mike WeinsteinExecutive Producer: Richard Stevens
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    1 Std. und 44 Min.
  • Next Frame: Get Undeniably Qualified for a Photo Career, with Chelsea Mayer

    Next Frame: Get Undeniably Qualified for a Photo Career, with Chelsea Mayer
    Dec 18 2025

    "Wow, this is your job? I didn't know that was a job! That's amazing. Can I have this job?"

    That offhand epiphany neatly sums up the enviable career path of wildlife, adventure, and travel photographer Chelsea Mayer. From an early start with her mom's camera to her selection for an Ambassador mentorship, before becoming a partner photographer, with Girls Who Click, all the way through to her certifications as a 100-ton boat captain and professional divemaster, the course Chelsea plotted has made her undeniably qualified for a thriving career.

    In today's show, we do a deep dive into the steps she's taken to keep her career moving forward and the vital role of mentors who've kept her motivated and focused on details that count. And on the flip side, Chelsea talks about common fears and obstacles creatives must overcome to land a dream job like her current role with National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions.

    "There are so many different paths to get a job in photography or adjacent to photography," Chelsea points out. Yet, as her story make crystal clear, "How do you know that you want to do it if you didn't know it exists?

    Guest: Chelsea Mayer


    Episode Timeline:

    • 2:15: Chelsea's early interest in photography and filmmaking, then adding structure through formal education.
    • 5:31: From a casual whale watching trip to finding a photo job on the boat.
    • 8:26: Chelsea's involvement with the organization Girls Who Click—from ambassador to partner.
    • 13:18: Chelsea talks about uncertainty and roadblocks in building her photo career.
    • 15:29: Pivoting to a new opportunity to sell limited edition fine art prints due constant travel in her current job.
    • 18:49: Overcoming a fear of public speaking in a new role at National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions.
    • 22:04: Chelsea's gear for whale watching expeditions and underwater work.

      24:48: Chelsea's disarming approach to teaching, the inspiration she draws from the outside world, and finding focus in photographing for fine art prints.
    • 30:46: Chelsea describes a magical underwater experience with a Mola Mola.

      32:48: Breaking through walls and asserting herself in a male dominated field.
    • 36:01: Chelsea's aspirations for the future: owning a boat and teaching photography in Antarctica.
    • 37:24: Advice for other young photographers: become undeniably qualified.

    Guest Bio:

    Chelsea Mayer is a photographer and cinematographer specializing in wildlife, adventure, and portrait photography. A California native, she attended UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television, earning a BA in film production. After spending a few years working on films, Chelsea turned her sights seaward to work as a wildlife photographer and social media manager for local whale watching boats. In 2022, she joined National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions as a certified photo instructor, captain, and naturalist, traveling along the Pacific coast from Alaska to Baja, and to Scotland.

    Chelsea is a US Coast Guard-licensed 100-ton Captain, a professionally certified Divemaster, a certified naturalist for a number of organizations, and a Partner Photographer with Girls Who Click, a nonprofit mentorship organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of female nature photographers.

    When not on expedition or pursuing photo projects, Chelsea works as a dive supervisor, camera assistant, and safety diver for natural history film productions.


    Stay Connected:

    Chelsea Mayer Website: https://www.chelseamayerphotography.com/
    Chelsea Mayer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseamayerphotography/

    Credits:

    • Host: Derek Fahsbender
    • Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman
    • Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein
    • Executive Producer: Richard Stevens
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    41 Min.
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