Stories of photographers who capture music — and once played it.

Lenses & Lyrics explores the unique connection between music and photography. Hosted by Scott Wyden Kivowitz, the podcast features conversations with photographers who are or were musicians, sharing how their passion for music shaped their photographic journey. From capturing bands on stage to behind-the-scenes moments, guests reveal the stories behind the images — and the soundtrack that inspired them. Musicians will also join the conversation, offering their perspective on the photographers who documented their careers. Whether in the pit or on the stage, Lenses & Lyrics brings to light the crossover between sound and image, where every frame tells a story.

This is Lenses & Lyrics. The crossover stories of music and photography.
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Discovering Musical and Photographic Connections in Unexpected Places

Embark on a nostalgic journey through the intertwined world of music and photography with host Scott Wyden Kivowitz, in the debut episode of Lenses & Lyrics. Discover how a clarinet's melody paved the way to capturing powerful photographic images, as Scott reminisces about his vibrant past as a musician and band photographer."I love music. I love photography... it is one thing that has kept me connected to my roots."In This Episode:Scott's unexpected start with the clarinet and his ambitions at Berklee College of MusicTransition from aspiring musician to passionate photographerThe evolution of bands: 20 Minutes to Nowhere, Sever the Stars, and FairmontThe intersection of music theory and photography skillsThe inspiration for the Lenses & Lyrics podcast and its fascinating future guestsExplore more about Scott's musical past at scottwyden.com/musicJoin us on this auditory journey by tuning into episode one of Lenses & Lyrics. Let this be your gateway into a series of compelling conversations bridging photography and music. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!

Welcome to Lenses & Lyrics

Welcome to Lenses & Lyrics, where music and photography collide, and every frame tells a story. I'm Scott Wyden Kivowitz, your host, a father, a husband, a photographer, and podcaster and musician. This podcast dives into the crossover world of photographers who are or were musicians. Those whose passion for sound influenced the way they see through the lens.We'll hear from photographers who started out in bands before photographing bands. And those who continue to blend both crafts. We'll also hear from musicians whose careers were shaped by the photographers who documented their journey. From backstage moments to front row pits, from record store memories to album cover photo sessions, Lenses & Lyrics is about the stories behind the images and the music that inspired them. Subscribe now to Lenses & Lyricss wherever you get podcasts, and join me as we continue to explore the intersection of sound and vision, one story at a time.