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After an extended hiatus, we’re stoked to announce that the B&H Photography Podcast is back online with an impressive visual identity and a vibrant new studio space for hosting in-person guests.
Above Photograph © Grace Massara
In this Welcome Back prequel, host Derek Fahsbender elaborates on some of the moving parts involved in our transition from audio-only to a fully-fledged video podcast. He also introduces the show’s new technical producer Peter Maziarz, who adds his insights from behind the mixing board.
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After an extended hiatus, we’re stoked to announce that the B&H Photography Podcast is back online with an impressive visual identity and a vibrant new studio space for hosting in-person guests.
Above Photograph © Grace Massara
In this Welcome Back prequel, host Derek Fahsbender elaborates on some of the moving parts involved in our transition from audio-only to a fully-fledged video podcast. He also introduces the show’s new technical producer Peter Maziarz, who adds his insights from behind the mixing board.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Compact, point-and-shoot cameras have become an increasingly popular way for people to explore the possibilities of photography beyond the smartphone. Brands like Camp Snap, Kodak, Yashica, and Kreate offer buyers affordable options for turning unforgettable moments into lasting memories across skill levels, feature sets, and applications.
Camp Snap
A world dominated by screens is a world where screenless-ness is a feature. Inspired by summers frolicking in the outdoors before the ubiquity of electronic devices, Camp Snap cameras are designed
by Luke Rollins · Posted
The market for point-and-shoot cameras is in an interesting place at the moment, with some of the most affordable options available new instead of used. As vintage Y2K-era imagery circulates social media, demand for these old digicams surges, all but erasing the value proposition that caused these old cameras to go viral in the first place. If you're in search of a fun, casual, and budget-friendly digital point-and-shot camera that still brings those retro vibes, B&H carries a range of available new options catering to different needs.
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by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Since its founding in 1992, DPA Microphones has gained a prestigious reputation in the audio industry for their mics' exceptional quality, crystalline transparency, and rugged and reliable build quality. And while DPA's microphones have found their way onto the stage with Beyonce, onto the sets of Game of Thrones, and into the concert halls of the world's greatest orchestras, what's perhaps most impactful to our world is the contributions they've made to the scientific community: DPA's microphones have enabled advancements in medicine,
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
One of the most common aspects of podcasting that gets in the way of a newcomer’s success is setting and adjusting proper levels. Too quiet and your podcast won’t grab the listeners’ attention, too loud and it will be fatiguing to listen to—and if it’s too quiet and too loud, the listener will be adjusting the volume for the entire podcast!
Proper leveling and loudness are key for audience retention and the success of any podcast. In this short guide, we will go over the basics of leveling out the audio for your podcast.
Getting the Right
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Modern digital audio workstations usually come with some solid stock plug-ins and virtual instruments—many music software companies pride themselves in offering every tool necessary for professional audio production. In theory, a proper DAW could give you everything you need but in practice, you’ll quickly find that many third-party tools are industry standard necessities, offering the power and flexibility professionals need to compete in the market. In this guide, we’ll go over the best way to purchase and acquire audio software and some of
by Jill Waterman · Posted
As the B&H Photography Podcast wraps up its first decade of educating and inspiring the photo community, we’re honored to present you with our top five episodes from 2025. Featuring a diverse spectrum of voices and visions that define contemporary image-making, these conversations are at the cutting edge of photographic discourse.
From Mary Virginia Swanson & Rick Smolan’s comprehensive discussion about photo book publishing to Matt Payne & Sean Tucker’s introspective search for deeper meaning beyond the frame, our guest pairings
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In this episode, we sit down with New York-based photographer and content creator Brandon Woelfel (@brandonwoelfel) to discuss his personal journey as well as the growing pains of being modern creator and photographer. Brandon shares how fine art led him to taking photos, adapting to the ever-changing social media landscape, gaining confidence in one’s own work, educating in the space, and even leveraging AI.
Whether you’re a photographer, filmmaker, TikTok star, podcaster, or just starting your creative journey, this conversation is full of
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David shares how he got started in content creation, tips for building an audience, the importance of believing in yourself, photographing strangers, and advice for going viral.
Whether you’re a photographer, filmmaker, TikTok star, podcaster, or just starting out, this conversation is full of motivation, insight, and practical advice you can use right now. Hit Subscribe and join the B&H Creators community for more unfiltered conversations with the creators shaping today’s culture.
Guest Bio: David Guerrero
Title: Street Photographer &
by Staff Writer · Posted
B&H is thrilled to introduce the B&H Creators Green Room, an exciting new biweekly podcast series that dives deep into the remarkable stories of creators from all walks of life. Join host Deanna Testa, head of B&H Creator Marketing, every other Thursday as she engages with renowned creators in captivating conversations that reveal their unique backgrounds, journeys, and creative inspirations—perfect for anyone seeking motivation, insight, or hacks to beat the algorithm!
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In this episode we sit down with talented viral creator and musician Peet Montzingo to spill the tea on what it really takes to grow as a modern creator. Peet shares how he got started, how ADHD impacted his journey, the power of family, and his ultimate tips to going viral. Whether you’re a photographer, filmmaker, TikTok star, podcaster, or just starting your creative journey, this conversation is full of motivation, insight, and practical advice.
Hit Subscribe and join the B&H Creators community for more unfiltered conversations with
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
There are many ingredients in the recipe that make a good photographic portrait—foreground, background, setting, pose, expression, color, lighting, and so on—but one element that can be as important to the result as the portrait sitter is the lens used to capture the portrait and help create the art.
Technically, any lens can be used to take a portrait with your camera, and there are traditional focal lengths for “portrait lenses” like 85mm and 105mm, but I asked my fellow B&H photographers, as well as our B&H Creative partners and
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This episode we’re talking to the multitalented Bea Chu. Bea dives into how her content creator journey began and how she balances education and creativity. We talk about creator communities and tips for improving your audio game.
Guest Bio:
Bea is a content creator who started her career as a theatre sound designer and audio engineer. She has over a decade of video-creating experience, and gained popularity with her viral video “How to Turn Your Headset into a DIY Lapel Mic.” Since then, she has been educating and inspiring fellow creators
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
B&H is thrilled to introduce the B&H Creators Green Room, an exciting new biweekly podcast series that dives deep into the remarkable stories of creators from all walks of life. Join host Deanna Testa, head of B&H Creator Marketing, every other Thursday as she engages with renowned creators in captivating conversations that reveal their unique backgrounds, journeys, and creative inspirations—perfect for anyone seeking motivation, insight, or hacks to