Focus Stacked Podcast
Focus Stacked Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Focus Stacked, the podcast where we layer conversations on creativity and photography. I’m your host, photographer and educator Jim Reiman, and each episode, I sit down with photographers to explore the stories, techniques, and inspiration behind their work. From creative breakthroughs to industry challenges, we go beyond the frame to uncover what shapes a photographer’s vision. If you enjoy the show, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps us reach more photography lovers just like you.
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The podcast covers a range of themes related to photography and creativity, such as the techniques behind specific art forms, personal experiences influencing artistic expression, and social issues addressed through visual storytelling. Episodes include discussions on food photography with Rick Souders, the complexities of cultural identity with Cintia Segovia, and exploring nostalgia through fine art with Shawn James Loseke.
Welcome to Focus Stacked, the podcast where we layer conversations on creativity and photography. I’m your host, photographer and educator Jim Reiman, and each episode, I sit down with photographers to explore the stories, techniques, and inspiration behind their work. From creative breakthroughs to industry challenges, we go beyond the frame to uncover what shapes a photographer’s vision. If you enjoy the show, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps us reach more photography lovers just like you.
Focus Stacked is back! After a brief hiatus following Jim's move to Georgia and the transition into a new faculty position in Georgia, the podcast returns with a new season of conversations exploring creativity, photography, art, and storytelling.In Episode 15, Jim sits down with photographer and videographer Ashley Canay to discuss her journey building a successful creative brand as a Black female photographer and videographer in the Tampa Bay area.Ashley shares how she developed her business, found her niche in portrait and event photography, and built meaningful connections within her community. Along the way, she offers practical advice for emerging photographers looking to establish their own creative careers, from branding and networking to finding opportunities and staying authentic to their vision.The conversation also explores Ashley's passion for preserving local history through her ongoing interview project featuring Black senior citizens from the Tampa Bay area who lived through the Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras. Through these powerful oral histories, Ashley is helping ensure that personal stories and lived experiences are documented and shared with future generations. You can follow this important work on Instagram at @blacktampahistorians.Whether you're a photographer, creative entrepreneur, historian, or someone who appreciates the power of storytelling, this episode offers valuable insights into the intersection of business, community, and cultural preservation.Links & ExtrasExplore Ashley's Portfolio: https://ashleycanay.com/Follow Ashley on Instagram:@ashleycanay – https://www.instagram.com/ashleycanay/ @blacktampahistorians – https://www.instagram.com/blacktampahistorians/ Follow Focus Stacked on Instagram: @focusstackedpodcastFocus Stacked Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/FocusStackedPodcast
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