Creative Roots Run Deep with Leslie Rodriguez
#29

Creative Roots Run Deep with Leslie Rodriguez

What happens when a band-fronting vocalist and skilled photographer brings her two worlds together? This week, Scott Wyden Kivowitz welcomes photographer and musician Leslie Rodriguez, whose upbringing in musical cities and multi-generational jam sessions has shaped a colorful career. From bluegrass bands and opera choruses to vibrant  photography that resonates with sensibility.

Discover how Leslie Rodriguez channels the energy of the stage into collaborative image-making, how TikTok impacted her creative community, and why her family’s legendary reunions call for both noise permits. Plus: practical confidence tips, the role of social platforms for creative pros, and why experimenting with style keeps her camera work as fresh as a hit single.

"I've taken the confidence levels that I have in singing, and I have found a way to like transfer those over to photography so that even when I feel like an imposter, I know how to show up like a professional..."

Rock with Leslie
The tour
  • (00:00) - Leslie Rodriguez
  • (01:40) - Stage POV Content Dreams
  • (03:21) - MySpace To Algorithm Shock
  • (04:41) - Doomscrolling For Laughs
  • (06:41) - Music Runs In The Family
  • (08:25) - Louisville Bars To Nashville
  • (12:36) - Annual Garage Jam Tradition
  • (17:26) - Opera Kid Not Musical Theater
  • (18:54) - Photography Major Origins
  • (20:54) - Dance Anxiety And Creator Stress
  • (21:46) - Singing Versus Shooting
  • (23:48) - Confidence Transfer Tricks
  • (25:29) - Perfectionism And Clients
  • (26:10) - Band Songwriting Process
  • (27:07) - Photography As Collaboration
  • (29:47) - Vendor Credit Networking
  • (31:30) - Superfan Clients Loop
  • (34:17) - Singing During Sessions
  • (38:06) - Photography As Pop
  • (42:01) - Experimental Pop Wrapup
  • (43:55) - Final Thanks And Farewell

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.