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Photo Breakdown

Photo Breakdown

Scott Wyden Kivowitz

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Photo Breakdown is a podcast in which we explore the world of photography with a trusted guide, host Scott Wyden Kivowitz. His expertise and passion bring the industry to life as we explore the stories, trends, and ideas shaping it today. Join us as we dissect everything from incredible photographs and creative techniques to the latest gear releases and hot topics in the photography community. In each episode, we break down what’s happening behind the scenes - whether it’s making a powerful image, a candid discussion on industry trends, or a reflection on the tools and technology changing how we make photographs. You’ll get insights, expert opinions, and a fresh perspective on what’s top of mind for photographers right now. Anticipate short, engaging episodes brimming with ideas and inspiration. Be part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts, voice notes, and comments. Your participation is what makes our community vibrant and dynamic. It’s more than just photography - everything that makes photography tick.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Photo Breakdown episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Photo Breakdown for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Photo Breakdown episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

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08/18/21 • 0 min

Photo Breakdown is a podcast where I talk with a photographer sharing the story of a specific photograph, technique, or business win.

I'm your host, Scott Wyden Kivowitz and this is photo breakdown - let’s break it down...

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Ever wondered how a 58-year-old Mike Tyson fared against the young and brash Jake Paul in the boxing ring? Could this fight have lessons for your photography business that you didn’t anticipate?

In this episode, Scott Wyden Kivowitz navigates the much-hyped bout between boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTube sensation Jake Paul. Scott dissects the fight's dynamics and draws intriguing parallels to the world of photography. What can an uneventful, yet highly anticipated, fight teach us about staying relevant, attacking the market, and adopting new tools in your photography business? Tune in to find out.

“In your business, in your photography, you have to attack. Don’t hesitate to adopt the tools you need to succeed.”

Ready to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of photography? Don’t miss this episode! Listen now and learn how to sharpen your business tactics, just like seasoned fighters adapting to their opponents. Subscribe to Photo Breakdown for more episodes that merge the art of photography with real-world insights.


Photo Breakdown does not currently have a sponsor, so I thought I would give a shoutout to partners of mine. Thank you to Spider Holster, Think Tank Photo and Imagen for your continued support.

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Photo Breakdown - Jamie Rose

Jamie Rose

Photo Breakdown

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11/19/21 • 25 min

Jamie Rose is co-Founder and COO of Momenta Group, LLC, which owns Momenta Workshops, Momenta Creative, and manages Wildfire Media, a nonprofit dedicated to documentary storytelling. Her early career was spent in the halls of power as a Press Corps photojournalist covering Capitol Hill and the White House, primarily as a long-term contract for The New York Times. Her passion for working with nonprofits led her to documentary coverage of humanitarian and health crisis in Africa, North and South America, and the Middle East. Her clients included organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, The Calvert Foundation, The Global Fund, and Physicians for Human Rights among others.

In this episode, Jamie Rose shares what went into a photograph from one of her workshop clients, Sarah Jane Holden. Jamie was the photo editor for this piece, and this conversation approaches it from that angle.

Find the show notes and see the photo at photobreakdown.com


Photo Breakdown does not currently have a sponsor, so I thought I would give a shoutout to partners of mine. Thank you to Spider Holster, Think Tank Photo and Imagen for your continued support.

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Photo Breakdown - Armando Martinez

Armando Martinez

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10/13/21 • 18 min

Born in Los Angeles, Armando studied photography, architecture, and graphic design. The early ninety’s found him in Colorado where he worked in advertising, design, and publishing for the first 10 years. The last 18 years with his own company Mando-Matic, a photography, video, and retouching studio, has allowed Martinez to concentrate on the photographic image. An award-winning filmmaker, photo retouching artist, and photographer, he crafts photographs into new visions daily.

In this episode, Armando shares the story and inspiration behind a photograph of former Governor of Colorado, John Hickenlooper at a winery. What you learn about this photo might shock you.

Find the show notes and see the photo at photobreakdown.com


Photo Breakdown does not currently have a sponsor, so I thought I would give a shoutout to partners of mine. Thank you to Spider Holster, Think Tank Photo and Imagen for your continued support.

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Photo Breakdown - Scott Wyden Kivowitz

Scott Wyden Kivowitz

Photo Breakdown

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10/05/21 • 6 min

Everyone can learn a lesson from this story. At some point in their career, every photographer will be put into a situation that makes them feel uncomfortable, disrespected, degraded, and so on.

But today, I want to share a story with you, which was initially shared on Reddit and then made its rounds in mainstream news.

Find the show notes and see the photo at photobreakdown.com


Photo Breakdown does not currently have a sponsor, so I thought I would give a shoutout to partners of mine. Thank you to Spider Holster, Think Tank Photo and Imagen for your continued support.

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Photo Breakdown - Dave Wilson

Dave Wilson

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09/27/21 • 17 min

Dave Wilson, who hails from Scotland but has now lived in Texas longer than the UK (despite what you may think from his accent), has been an avid photographer since his early teens. While he’ll point a camera at just about anything, his favorite subjects are landscapes, architecture, rodeo, and sport although portraiture is beginning to play a larger role in his photographic life these days. He writes software for a living but enjoys occasional photography commissions, shooting for the local newspapers, and licensing stock images to magazines. He is lucky enough to be credentialed photographer at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin where he takes pictures of the University of Texas Longhorn Band while football goes on in the background.

In this episode, Dave shares the story and inspiration behind a stunning HDR Panorama of the Taipei Skyline.

Find the show notes and see the photo at photobreakdown.com


Photo Breakdown does not currently have a sponsor, so I thought I would give a shoutout to partners of mine. Thank you to Spider Holster, Think Tank Photo and Imagen for your continued support.

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Photo Breakdown - Kendrix Thomas

Kendrix Thomas

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09/20/21 • 19 min

Kendrix has had a love for cameras, both photo, and video, since a young child. After spending time in Atlanta as a personal photographer, he moved to Thailand in 2012. That's when he focused on travel photography and started Freedom of Photography to share some of the photos and stories from his travels. He mainly photographs landscapes but he also works with non-profits and NGOs to photograph their work and provide them with digital content.

In this episode, Kendrix shares the story and inspiration behind a Muay Thai fight photo and the new techniques and tools he used to make it.

Find the show notes and see the photo at photobreakdown.com


Photo Breakdown does not currently have a sponsor, so I thought I would give a shoutout to partners of mine. Thank you to Spider Holster, Think Tank Photo and Imagen for your continued support.

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Photo Breakdown - Scott Diussa

Scott Diussa

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09/13/21 • 30 min

Scott Diussa is a photographer, teacher, musician, and traveler. He is a graduate of the Southeast Center for Photographic Studies at Daytona Beach College in Florida with a degree in Commercial Photography. His first position out of school was teaching photography at the Disney Institute at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. From there he joined Nikon and held five positions over twenty years all centered around photographic education for photographers. Scott has taught thousands of photographers in the areas of concert photography, video and audio, basic photography, and travel photography. In this episode, Scott shares the story and inspiration behind a guitar product photo and the new techniques and tools he is trying. Find the show notes and see the photo at photobreakdown.com


Photo Breakdown does not currently have a sponsor, so I thought I would give a shoutout to partners of mine. Thank you to Spider Holster, Think Tank Photo and Imagen for your continued support.

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Photo Breakdown - Scott Wyden Kivowitz

Scott Wyden Kivowitz

Photo Breakdown

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09/06/21 • 10 min

Hi, it's your host Scott Wyden Kivowitz back with another episode sharing the story behind one of my favorite photographs in my collection. This photograph is 1 of 20,000 photographs I made for a client (and then Karate instructor) for a book that was published. In this episode, I share the story behind a flying sidekick photo and how it was made, and why one wasn't used. Find the show notes and see the photo at photobreakdown.com


Photo Breakdown does not currently have a sponsor, so I thought I would give a shoutout to partners of mine. Thank you to Spider Holster, Think Tank Photo and Imagen for your continued support.

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Photo Breakdown - Mitch Russo

Mitch Russo

Photo Breakdown

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09/02/21 • 17 min

Travel photography is Mitch Russo's excuse to get out of town, visit crazy, exotic places, and make art. On a normal day, Mitch is an entrepreneur, coach, and advisor to startups. As a CEO Advisor to several companies at the same time, Mitch participates in many different business types, solving many diverse types of problems in sales organizations, marketing, technology, systems, and HR. Mitch has also written top-selling business books like The Invisible Organization and Power Tribes. In this episode, Mitch shares the story and inspiration behind a Buddha Temple photo from Myanmar. Find the show notes and see the photo at photobreakdown.com


Photo Breakdown does not currently have a sponsor, so I thought I would give a shoutout to partners of mine. Thank you to Spider Holster, Think Tank Photo and Imagen for your continued support.

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How many episodes does Photo Breakdown have?

Photo Breakdown currently has 31 episodes available.

What topics does Photo Breakdown cover?

The podcast is about Photography, Visual Arts, Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Photo Breakdown?

The episode title 'Armando Martinez' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Photo Breakdown?

The average episode length on Photo Breakdown is 11 minutes.

How often are episodes of Photo Breakdown released?

Episodes of Photo Breakdown are typically released every 4 days, 15 hours.

When was the first episode of Photo Breakdown?

The first episode of Photo Breakdown was released on Aug 18, 2021.

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