Lenses & Lyrics - A Photography and Music Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2025
Lessons Learned from a Snowy Street Sing-Along with Five for Fighting
Ever wondered how a snowy night, a missed concert, and an unexpected street performance could transform a musician’s life? In this heartfelt episode, hear a story where passion for music overcomes lo…
Finding Joy in Music Without the Pressure to Perform
Ever felt the itch to perform, only to be held back by self-doubt or expectations? What if you didn’t have to prove anything to anyone and could simply enjoy your craft, just for you?
Fresh off a beac…
From Hardcore Bands to Wedding Films with Jason McCutchen
Find out what happens when punk rock and hardcore meets the world of cinematic wedding filmmaking. Take a journey from sleeping on hoarder house beds while on tour, to crafting emotionally resonant w…
Listening Versus Hearing and Looking Versus Seeing with Rick Sammon
Ever wonder how the rhythm of music can shape a photographer’s vision? On this episode, a renowned photographer and lifelong musician shares how his creative paths have always been intertwined, revea…
Zac Wolf’s Journey From Punk & Hardcore Shows to Weddings
What happens when the worlds of photography and hardcore music collide? On this episode, you'll get an inside look at how a love for live music turned into a thriving photography career—and the uncon…
Photographs and Power Chords - The Creative Path of David Scott Bowles
In this episode of Lenses and Lyrics, our host speaks with David Scott Bowles, a seasoned photographer and musician, about his journey in the music industry and how it has shaped his career in photog…
From Broken Strings to Backup Solutions
In this episode of Lenses & Lyrics, Scott shares a personal story of improvisation when a string popped during a show, highlighting the importance of preparedness. From the pitfalls of early music pe…
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 th…
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. T…