Photographs and Power Chords - The Creative Path of David Scott Bowles
04/14/25 • 28 min
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 photography. David shares stories from his time in various bands, his son’s budding musical career, memorable performances, and the creative transition to photography. He also discusses the influence of music on his current work, the connection between stage performance and camera presence, and the unique experiences that continue to inspire his art. This episode is filled with personal anecdotes, industry insights, and advice for aspiring artists balancing multiple creative passions.
Rock with David
- davidscottbowles.co
- instagram.com/dsbweddings
- Party At Her Place
- ABeautifulElegy
- Shipshape and Bristol Fashion
- Davis Freeman
- Johnny Cash Autobiography
The tour
- (00:00) - David Scott Bowles
- (01:15) - Son's Musical Journey
- (02:27) - David's Band History
- (07:19) - Transition to Photography
- (08:40) - Connecting with Clients
- (10:59) - Event Speaking and Networking
- (14:10) - Performing and Photography Insights
- (16:15) - Stage Lighting Preferences
- (16:30) - Local Venue Experience
- (17:23) - Microphone Preferences
- (19:12) - Music and Photography
- (20:44) - Band History and Influences
- (23:08) - Dream Photography Subjects
This episode of Lenses & Lyrics is brought to you by Imagen the AI post-production tool built for professional photographers. Whether you're culling hundreds of photos or editing full galleries, Imagen helps you get your time back by learning your style and handling the heavy lifting. That means less time behind the screen, and more time doing what you love, like growing your business or rocking out with your band. Check them out at lenseslyrics.com/imagen. Work smarter not harder with AI assistance and intelligent automation from Imagen.
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 photography. David shares stories from his time in various bands, his son’s budding musical career, memorable performances, and the creative transition to photography. He also discusses the influence of music on his current work, the connection between stage performance and camera presence, and the unique experiences that continue to inspire his art. This episode is filled with personal anecdotes, industry insights, and advice for aspiring artists balancing multiple creative passions.
Rock with David
- davidscottbowles.co
- instagram.com/dsbweddings
- Party At Her Place
- ABeautifulElegy
- Shipshape and Bristol Fashion
- Davis Freeman
- Johnny Cash Autobiography
The tour
- (00:00) - David Scott Bowles
- (01:15) - Son's Musical Journey
- (02:27) - David's Band History
- (07:19) - Transition to Photography
- (08:40) - Connecting with Clients
- (10:59) - Event Speaking and Networking
- (14:10) - Performing and Photography Insights
- (16:15) - Stage Lighting Preferences
- (16:30) - Local Venue Experience
- (17:23) - Microphone Preferences
- (19:12) - Music and Photography
- (20:44) - Band History and Influences
- (23:08) - Dream Photography Subjects
This episode of Lenses & Lyrics is brought to you by Imagen the AI post-production tool built for professional photographers. Whether you're culling hundreds of photos or editing full galleries, Imagen helps you get your time back by learning your style and handling the heavy lifting. That means less time behind the screen, and more time doing what you love, like growing your business or rocking out with your band. Check them out at lenseslyrics.com/imagen. Work smarter not harder with AI assistance and intelligent automation from Imagen.
Previous Episode
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 performance to the critical lessons learned in photography, Scott dives deep into the art of backing up your life—both musically and photographically. Feel the tension between analog and digital transitions and learn why redundancy is your silent hero.
“Redundancy is important. Backups are important. This just goes to show that the lessons you learn in music also correlate to the lessons you can learn in photography.”Scott's photography backup workflow
Don’t miss out on future tales of creativity and cautionary advice from professionals at the crossroads of music and photography. Hit subscribe or follow Lenses & Lyrics to stay in tune with what's coming next!
- (00:00) - e2
- (01:37) - A Musician's Early Struggles
- (02:16) - The Importance of Backup in Music
- (03:17) - Transition to Photography
- (03:51) - Lessons Learned and Redundancy
- (05:30) - Conclusion and Future Content
This episode of Lenses & Lyrics is brought to you by Imagen the AI post-production tool built for professional photographers. Whether you're culling hundreds of photos or editing full galleries, Imagen helps you get your time back by learning your style and handling the heavy lifting. That means less time behind the screen, and more time doing what you love, like growing your business or rocking out with your band. Check them out at lenseslyrics.com/imagen. Work smarter not harder with AI assistance and intelligent automation from Imagen.
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