Farewell Audio, Hello Video Podcasts, with Derek Fahsbender

07/02/2026

The B&H Photography Podcast is getting a facelift. After more than a decade of audio-driven chats featuring many of the photo world’s most inspiring voices, we’re transitioning to a video podcast—in our own dedicated studio!

Above Photograph © Derek Fahsbender

In this short farewell to audio, podcast host Derek Fahsbender reflects on inheriting the mic, pays tribute to the show’s founders and colleagues who’ve helped shape the show, and elaborates on all he’s learned from guests who’ve dedicated their lives to the craft.

Nolan looking for photos from above as we fly over Alaska.
Nolan looking for photos from above as we fly over Alaska.
Nolan excited to see Japan’s much hyped transit system in action.
Nolan excited to see Japan’s much hyped transit system in action.
One Shinkansen leaving as another arrives.
One Shinkansen leaving as another arrives.
A quiet morning in Kyoto as a local taxi drives by.
A quiet morning in Kyoto as a local taxi drives by.
Bicycles are everywhere in Japan, and these add a pop of color to a neighborhood scene.
Bicycles are everywhere in Japan, and these add a pop of color to a…
View of the popular Hōkan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda) in Higashiyama Kyoto.
View of the popular Hōkan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda) in Higashiyama…
Ancient alleys filled with shops line the streets and paths all the way up to the Hōkan-ji Temple.
Ancient alleys filled with shops line the streets and paths all the way…
The iconic Nio-mon Gate (main entrance) at the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto.
The iconic Nio-mon Gate (main entrance) at the historic Kiyomizu-dera…
Quaint storefronts and woodworking are visible in architecture throughout Kyoto.
Quaint storefronts and woodworking are visible in architecture…
A group of Colombian tourists wander the streets of Kyoto in rented kimonos.
A group of Colombian tourists wander the streets of Kyoto in rented…
A police officer aboard the Shinkansen gives a packet of stickers to Nolan with a smile.
A police officer aboard the Shinkansen gives a packet of stickers to…
Train stations in Japan are full of attendants to assist travelers, keep safety a priority, and facilitate organization.
Train stations in Japan are full of attendants to assist travelers,…
Organization is one key to Japan’s efficient transit, as people line up to board trains.
Organization is one key to Japan’s efficient transit, as people line up…
A moped races through Kyoto against the colorful splash of a local taxi driving in the opposite direction.
A moped races through Kyoto against the colorful splash of a local taxi…
A man waits to cross the street in Kyoto. Derek always looks for meaningful words in everyday scenes.
A man waits to cross the street in Kyoto. Derek always looks for…
A rainy, misty night in Osaka.
A rainy, misty night in Osaka.
Nolan photographs the relationship between mother and child in the famous Nara deer.
Nolan photographs the relationship between mother and child in the…
The owner of Omitsu, a local okonomiyaki restaurant in Nara, makes okonomiyaki and yakisoba.
The owner of Omitsu, a local okonomiyaki restaurant in Nara, makes…
The owner of Omitsu poses with Derek.
The owner of Omitsu poses with Derek.
Halfway through the trip, a tired Nolan relaxes on the train.
Halfway through the trip, a tired Nolan relaxes on the train.
Derek Fahsbender

Most important, we offer you, our listeners, heartfelt thanks for your collective role in making our show the success it is today, and we encourage you to follow along as we embark on our next chapter. Join us @bhpodcastnetwork for the same inspiring conversations in our new format.

The wing of our Japan Airlines Flight. Nolan, who loves planes, chose JAL specifically.
The wing of our Japan Airlines Flight. Nolan, who loves planes, chose…
One of Nolan’s first images of the Shinkansen.
One of Nolan’s first images of the Shinkansen.
Nighttime in Osaka Station City, the shopping and entertainment complex surrounding JR Osaka Station.
Nighttime in Osaka Station City, the shopping and entertainment complex…
A mostly empty train shows all the tsurikawa (tsuri = to hang, kawa = leather; dating back to when they were originally made of leather).
A mostly empty train shows all the tsurikawa (tsuri = to hang, kawa =…
The interiors of different Japanese trains run the gamut, as this beautiful vintage looking car shows.
The interiors of different Japanese trains run the gamut, as this…
Local taxis are as different in colors and styles as the trains.
Local taxis are as different in colors and styles as the trains.
Nolan loved photographing the various clothing styles worn by Japanese children.
Nolan loved photographing the various clothing styles worn by Japanese…
A quiet side street in Kyoto. Son observed father take the same photo, as he often does.
A quiet side street in Kyoto. Son observed father take the same photo,…
Architecture and geometry often lay the framework for Nolan’s street photos.
Architecture and geometry often lay the framework for Nolan’s street…
Nighttime in Osaka.
Nighttime in Osaka.
Nolan’s version of a moped riding down the street, which Derek captured using the panning technique.
Nolan’s version of a moped riding down the street, which Derek captured…
Kyoto in June means lots of umbrellas, both for the rain and the sun.
Kyoto in June means lots of umbrellas, both for the rain and the sun.
Looking out over the historic Higashiyama Ward toward downtown Kyoto, framed by the misty Mount Otowa mountain range behind.
Looking out over the historic Higashiyama Ward toward downtown Kyoto,…
A woman feeding birds in Ōtemae Park, near Himeji Castle.
A woman feeding birds in Ōtemae Park, near Himeji Castle.
The Nara deer are very comfortable around and adjusted to humans.
The Nara deer are very comfortable around and adjusted to humans.
A vibrant night scene outside the Big Dipper Pachinko & Slot parlor, a well-known arcade and gambling venue in Kyoto.
A vibrant night scene outside the Big Dipper Pachinko & Slot parlor, a…
A quiet, late-night scene in Kyoto’s historic Gion District.
A quiet, late-night scene in Kyoto’s historic Gion District.
Nolan’s perspective on the owner of Omitsu and Derek posing for a photo.
Nolan’s perspective on the owner of Omitsu and Derek posing for a photo.
This scene near our lodging in Kyoto offered a zen-like atmosphere, and Nolan wanted a photo of Dad on this bench.
This scene near our lodging in Kyoto offered a zen-like atmosphere, and…
The local Kyoto neighborhood where we stayed was as peaceful as beautiful.
The local Kyoto neighborhood where we stayed was as peaceful as…
Nolan Fahsbender

Guest: Derek Fahsbender

Episode Timeline

  • 0:35: Derek’s early hesitation to step up to the podcast mic.
  • 1:27: Paying tribute to the podcast’s founders John, Allan & Jason.
  • 2:55: What Derek learned from a recent family trip to Japan.
  • 3:50: Inspiring thoughts from our episode with Brandon Stanton of Humans of New York.
  • 4:46: The podcast’s here and now and looking ahead to the future.

Guest Bio

Derek Fahsbender is a photographer based in New York City. As Senior Producer for the B&H Event Space team, Derek works with a wide range of tech brands, as well as freelance creatives, and brand ambassadors, to develop content for educational programming. He also serves as host/moderator for the B&H Event Space’s live events. Derek is an official Fujifilm Creator, Logitech Ambassador, Oberwerth Ambassador, plus host of the B&H Photography Podcast, part of the B&H Podcast Network.

Host: Derek Fahsbender 
Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman
Technical Producer/Video Editor: Peter Maziarz
Executive Producer: Dana Glidden