Photo Breakdown

Photo Breakdown is a podcast in which we explore the world of photography with a trusted guide, host Scott Wyden Kivowitz. His expertise and passion bring the industry to life as we explore the stories, trends, and ideas shaping it today. Join us as we dissect everything from incredible photographs and creative techniques to the latest gear releases and hot topics in the photography community. In each episode, we break down what’s happening behind the scenes - whether it’s making a powerful image, a candid discussion on industry trends, or a reflection on the tools and technology changing how we make photographs. You’ll get insights, expert opinions, and a fresh perspective on what’s top of mind for photographers right now. Anticipate short, engaging episodes brimming with ideas and inspiration. Be part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts, voice notes, and comments. Your participation is what makes our community vibrant and dynamic. It’s more than just photography - everything that makes photography tick.

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Scott Wyden Kivowitz

Hi, it's your host Scott Wyden Kivowitz back with another episode sharing the story behind one of my favorite photographs in my collection. This photograph is 1 of 20,000 photographs I made for a client (and then Karate instructor) for a book that was published. In this episode, I share the story behind a flying sidekick photo and how it was made, and why one wasn't used. Find the show notes and see the photo at photobreakdown.com Photo Breakdown does not currently have a sponsor, so I thought I...

Sep 06, 2021•11 min•Ep. 7

Mitch Russo

Travel photography is Mitch Russo's excuse to get out of town, visit crazy, exotic places, and make art. On a normal day, Mitch is an entrepreneur, coach, and advisor to startups. As a CEO Advisor to several companies at the same time, Mitch participates in many different business types, solving many diverse types of problems in sales organizations, marketing, technology, systems, and HR. Mitch has also written top-selling business books like The Invisible Organization and Power Tribes. In this ...

Sep 02, 2021•17 min•Ep. 6

David Rubin

David Rubin is a Dallas-based photographer specializing in Street Photography from around the world, especially Europe and Asia. He has had 4 exhibitions in Dallas at Zhens Music and Art Institute, where he also teaches photography for kids, hoping to inspire the same passion behind the camera. He has also shown twice in San Antonio during the city-wide Foto Septiembre as well as participating in numerous collectives. David has also held 2 exhibits in Paris, France where he continues to be a pho...

Aug 30, 2021•19 min•Ep. 5

Arnold Derman

Arnold has been an avid amateur photographer since the early 1980s. He worked with black and white and color negatives as well as slides. He had his own darkroom for color or black and white and after attending the Continuation of the Ansel Adams course at Yosemite in 1986. Arnold has attended a number of photo courses and trips throughout the years, but has been fortunate enough to travel with his camera to numerous great locations with his wife. Arnold is a retired physician/Radiologist who pu...

Aug 26, 2021•12 min•Ep. 4

James Maher

James Maher is most known for his street photography and photography talks at conferences, articles at industry sites like Digital Photography School and Photofocus, and of course, his ebooks. But James has been a commercial photographer for many years, working with clients including Daily News, Tiffany & Co, and many other New York businesses and businesses around the world. In this episode, James shares the story behind one a project of his called Speedway and an interesting man named Mang...

Aug 24, 2021•20 min•Ep. 3

Lauri Novak

Lauri Novak is an award-winning fine art photographer, mentor, and author based outside of Chicago. She has an eye for photographing architecture, traveling as much as possible, and just wandering in nature with her camera. In this episode, Lauri shares the story behind one of her favorite recent architecture photographs. Find the show notes and see the photo at photobreakdown.com Photo Breakdown does not currently have a sponsor, so I thought I would give a shoutout to partners of mine. Thank y...

Aug 19, 2021•14 min•Ep. 2

Scott Wyden Kivowitz

Welcome to the first episode of Photo Breakdown, a podcast where I talk with a photographer sharing the story of a specific photograph, technique, or business win. To kick things off, I share one of my favorite proposal photography photos in my portfolio. Find the show notes and see the photo at photobreakdown.com Photo Breakdown does not currently have a sponsor, so I thought I would give a shoutout to partners of mine. Thank you to Flodesk , Spider Holster , Think Tank Photo and Imagen for you...

Aug 18, 2021•9 min•Ep. 1

Photo Breakdown Trailer

Photo Breakdown is a podcast where I talk with a photographer sharing the story of a specific photograph, technique, or business win. I'm your host, Scott Wyden Kivowitz and this is photo breakdown - let’s break it down...

Aug 18, 2021•24 sec•Ep. 1

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