Commercial fireworks: Up Close and Loud is a collection of commercial-grade fireworks – the big stuff - shooting from mortar tubes not 20 feet from my microphones. Each thunderous burst is heard directly overhead. Many feature a long decay at the end. The result is an assemblage of sounds filled with power and punch. Every round leaving its tube gives off a solid gut-thumping boom. Only such nearby access can provide this perspective. 

If fireworks aren’t your thing, that’s cool. These files could have been used for any number of WWII movies I grew up watching and will put you right there on the battlefield again today.

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Humans and pets have shared a deep bond for centuries, yet our animal companions are now considered more a part of the family than ever. So, it’s no surprise that pet photography is a blossoming niche, and a perfect subject for this week’s podcast—especially since it’s National Pet Month!

We start by chatting with pet photographer Karen Hoglund, who alerted us to her work in response to Allan’s musing about using the hashtag “kittens” to generate traffic on social media. After noting that #kittens only yields a 20 percent bump over #photographer, Hoglund offers advice on the dos and don’ts of posing pets, and picking up on their non-verbal signs of anxiety or stress.

After a break, we switch gears from posed pet portraits to learn about Sony Artisan Nancy Borowick’s candid editorial-style coverage of the Westminster Dog Show, and her long-term project, “Part of the Pack.” Primarily known for telling intimate stories about people, Nancy explains how an invitation to photograph the dog show helped her process the loss of both her parents to cancer. She talks about the challenges of covering the show’s frenetic atmosphere, describing how she maintains focus by seeking out telling details. 

As we all agree, pets are truly a gift in our daily lives, and learning how to capture their unique personalities in pictures can only deepen this bond and enrich our experience.

Guests: Karen Hoglund & Nancy Borowick

For more information on our guests and the gear they use, see:
https://blogd7.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/kittens-picturing-pets-karen-hoglund-nancy-borowick

Above photograph © Nancy Borowick

Stay Connected:

Karen Hoglund Website: https://karenhoglundphotography.com
Karen Hoglund Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenhoglundphoto
Karen Hoglund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenHoglundPhotography
Karen Hoglund Twitter: https://twitter.com/khoglund_photo
Karen Hoglund Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/khoglund/
Karen Hoglund YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@karenhoglundphotography/
Karen Hoglund TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karenhoglundphoto

Nancy Borowick Website: https://www.nancyborowick.com
Nancy Borowick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancyborowick/
Nancy Borowick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.borowick/
Nancy Borowick Twitter: https://twitter.com/nancyborowick

The B&H Photography Podcast

#Kittens & Picturing Pets, with Karen Hoglund & Nancy Borowick

Bruce Gilden is a street-photography icon. With summer in full swing and International Street Photography Day (otherwise known as Henry Cartier-Bresson’s birthday) looming on the horizon, what better time to feature a lively chat with the master himself, recorded at B&H’s 2023 Depth of Field Conference, just before the Magnum photographer’s keynote lecture.

Gilden’s emotionally fraught depictions of real people up close are an acquired taste, and we address this aspect of his work during our chat, with Allan admitting that Gilden’s work has terrified him in the past. We also touch on a somewhat surprising facet of Gilden’s career—fashion photography—as he discusses making pictures for high-end clients such as Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabana, and Diesel. From the influence of early 20th-century mugshots on Gilden’s aesthetic to the importance of making, and living with, visual choices to keep the photography fresh, our discussion covers a lot of ground. Stay to the end to learn about Gilden’s long held photographic wish—photographing murder in a beautiful way.

And for anyone who’s ever fantasized about a taking workshop with Gilden, check out the link below to his upcoming street photography workshop in New York!

Above photograph © Bruce Gilden

Guest: Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden

For more information on our guest and the gear he uses, see:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/closer-look-bruce-gilden

Stay Connected:
Bruce Gilden Website: https://www.brucegilden.com
Bruce Gilden Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BruceGilden
Bruce Gilden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bruce_gilden
Bruce Gilden Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brucegilden
Bruce Gilden’s Magnum page: https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/bruce-gilden/
Bruce Gilden’s Upcoming New York Workshop: miamistreetphotographyfestival.org/bruce-gilden

A Closer Look at Bruce Gilden: Depth of Field 2023

Join us on a captivating audio voyage as we delve into the intricacies and artistry of watch bands. In this engaging voice chat, discover the soulful stories behind these seemingly simple accessories that adorn our wrists, transcending mere timekeeping to become symbols of style, craftsmanship, and personal expression.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE: https://www.wizeband.com/collections/apple-watch-bands

Harmony in Conversation: A Journey Through Watch Bands

How much do you know about New York City’s 1982 Loft Law, which established a process for artists to obtain legal occupancy of the raw industrial spaces they inhabited, while also providing rent stabilization and protection from future eviction? Or the pigeon fanciers who were once a fixture across the rooftops of Brooklyn and remain valued as neighborhood sentinels?

If these poetic vestiges from Gotham’s storied past have you dreaming about the good old days, then you won’t want to miss our podcast with gen-Z New Yorkers (and good buddies) Joshua Charow and Josh Katz.

Their ambitious, self-assigned photo projects explore rarified mini-worlds featuring magical artist spaces and exuding West Side Story vibes.

While their respective explorations occupy opposite ends of the struggle for prized urban space, the insights they share when discussing both their working methods and their paths to publishing are instructive and inspirational. What’s more, their spirited camaraderie in conversation is infectious!

As Charow aptly notes toward the end of the episode, “I have to say, I don’t know if this book would exist without Josh Katz. Because I started this project towards the end of him finishing his, and as a close friend, he was able to basically show me the roadmap of how you get from idea to a finished book. And like he said, it’s really hard to understand how that works without someone in your life who can show you the steps you have to take.”

And for bonus points, listen up to discover the former guest of the show who also sat down with Charow, and ultimately lined him up with a book agent!

For more information on our guests and the gear they use, see:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/nyc-artist-lofts-brooklyn-rooftops-with-joshua-charow-josh-katz

Guests: Joshua Charow and Josh Katz

Top shot © Joshua Charow

Stay Connected:

Joshua Charow Website: https://www.joshuacharow.com/

Joshua Charow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuacharow/

Joshua Charow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshcharow

Joshua Charow Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshuacharow/

Joshua Charow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshuacharow

Joshua Charow Loft Law book:

https://www.damianibooks.com/en/collections/charow-joshua

Joshua Charow Westwood Gallery Exhibit: https://www.westwoodgallery.com/exhibitions/loft-law-photographs-by-joshua-charowosh Katz Website: https://www.joshkatz.me/

Josh Katz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshkatz/

Josh Katz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/joshkatz

Josh Katz Kickstarter campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshkatz/new-york-in-quarantine-rooftop-culture-through-crisis?ref=5bku66

Josh Katz On the Roof book: https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/books/on-the-roof-new-york-in-quarantine-hardcover

Josh Katz Skatefolio Project: https://skatefol.io/

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NYC Artist Lofts & Brooklyn Rooftops, with Joshua Charow & Josh Katz

A chaotic and cheerful groove will make anyone wake up. This music is really nice to put into your app or online game, this quirky clip also could fit well commercial and advertising, children and kids video, animation, sitcom and comedy.

Circus Bees

Chaotic Amusing Punk

Flame Sheezah, Tayla, Don Mc’Zaleen, Shaz, Vasco Ngale, D Flash, Gina Pepa, Flow Man, Kay Real, Carina Houston  & Mega Jotta

Minha Missão [part I] Feat. Various

healing

silence

Hope you like this one ! was a vibe to make , Afro beats, heavy basshall vibes, and that Latin heat to keep the energy up. If you're tryna turn up or just vibe, this set’s got you covered.  – Press play and let’s keep the party lit!

SHON FLASH | BASSHALL | SHATTA | Afro & Latin Party set

Mirror ball spinning.
Lights flashing.
Dignity optional.
Saturday night? Still feverish.

Saturday Night Fever 2.0 (Instr.)

Lupus Vox /ˈluː.pʊs vɔks/ — Synth-powered creature. Born in the '70s, analog heart beating in human skin. 

Habitat: neon-lit soundscapes, the space between reflection and dance.

Behavior: oscillates between melancholy and celebration, irony and sincerity. Often found howling at the absurdity of existence, occasionally whispering truths. A living entity, navigating the digital world with a wink and a smirk.

Warning: May dance, may brood, sometimes likes to swear or damage some manuscripts.

The B&H Photography Podcast: Join us every other week for a conversation with insightful and entertaining guests. From gear and technique to history, science and art, we discuss the issues most important to the contemporary photographer.

Hello, I'm Richard Alan Hannon, an audio field recordist based in Northeast Ohio. I love searching out and recording unique high-quality soundscapes and sound effects near and far. As a former newspaper photojournalist who concentrated solely on visuals, I find myself smitten by sound in ways I never experienced prior to hitting the record button. Let me share my ear-opening passion with you.

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