Beyond The Lens

Beyond The Lens
Podcast Description
Beyond the Lens is a podcast that takes you inside the minds—and behind the cameras—of the world’s most influential photographers. Hosted by Erika Katz, each episode dives deep into the untold stories, pivotal moments, and creative instincts that define a photographer’s eye.
From fashion icons and cultural legends to raw documentary moments, Beyond the Lens explores the image, the subject, and the magic that happens just outside the frame. Whether you're a photography lover or just curious about how great images are made, this podcast reveals what you don’t see—but always feel.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on topics such as the creative process in photography, the significance of unplanned moments, and the intersection of artistic expression with personal narrative. Episodes like 'A Shot in The Dark' with Sante D'Orazio illustrate pivotal moments in photography, exploring themes of iconic images and cultural impact, alongside discussions on fashion, celebrity culture, and documentary storytelling.

Beyond the Lens is a podcast that takes you inside the minds—and behind the cameras—of the world’s most influential photographers. Hosted by Erika Katz, each episode dives deep into the untold stories, pivotal moments, and creative instincts that define a photographer’s eye.
From fashion icons and cultural legends to raw documentary moments, Beyond the Lens explores the image, the subject, and the magic that happens just outside the frame. Whether you’re a photography lover or just curious about how great images are made, this podcast reveals what you don’t see—but always feel.
“The best moments are the ones they don’t think are in the plan.” — Sante D’Orazio
Legendary photographer Sante D’Orazio sits down to talk about his new memoir A Shot in the Dark and the stories behind some of the most iconic images of our time.
From Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss to Christy Turlington, Pamela Anderson, and Stephanie Seymour, D’Orazio shares what makes a photo truly unforgettable—and why it’s often the unplanned, in-between moments that matter most.
He reflects on raw, revealing shoots with Johnny Depp, John Travolta, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Keith Richards, and revisits his time in Montauk with Julian Schnabel and Peter Beard, where art, chaos, and inspiration collided.

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