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Focus Stacked Podcast
by Jim Reiman
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.
Episodes
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FSP - Ep 15: Hustle and Heritage with Ashley Canay
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...
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FSP - EP 14: Liberating Yourself with Artist, Designer & Educator Carol Record
In this powerful episode, photographer, designer, and game creator Carol Record sits down with host Jim Reiman to explore how photography has become both a refuge and a tool for healing. Carol opens up about using the camera to process the trauma of her youth and the intense experience of her...
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FSP - EP 13: Part of the Process with Multimedia Conceptual Artist Rodrecas “Drék” Davis
Host Jim Reiman welcomes Rodrecas “Drék” Davis—professor, multidisciplinary artist, and Head of the Department of Visual & Performing Arts at Grambling State University—to explore how photography fits into his broader creative practice. For Drék, the camera functions as a private refuge: a way to...
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FSP - EP 12: Algorithmic Alchemy with AI Conceptual Artist Todd Dobbs
Host Jim Reiman traces Todd’s path from traditional photographer to boundary-pushing conceptual artist, probing how generative tools can act as both collaborator and critic. Todd explains the prompt-hacking methods he uses to expose cultural biases in today’s most popular image generators, then...
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FSP - EP 11: Guided by Curiosity with Photographer & Educator Jennifer Robison
Welcome back to Focus Stacked, the podcast that peels back the layers of creativity with today’s most inventive image-makers. In Episode 11—“Guided by Curiosity”—host Jim Reiman sits down with prolific photographer, educator, and relentless experimenter Jennifer Robison to uncover how a stubborn...
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FSP - EP 10: Love & Business with John & Poppy Kelly of JP Portrait Studio
Running a portrait studio for two decades takes more than sharp lenses and good lighting—it takes vision, grit, and a partnership built on trust. In this episode of Focus Stacked Podcast, host Jim Reiman sits down with husband‑and‑wife duo John and Poppy Kelly of JP Portrait Studio to unpack 20...
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FSP - EP 9: Art That Heals with Therapeutic Photographer Saddi Khali
In this episode of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman speaks with photographer and Saddi Khali, whose work redefines the relationship between artist and subject. Saddi shares his deeply intentional approach to photography—one that centers vulnerability, trust, and liberation.Through intimate…
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FSP - EP 8: Bikers & Backroads with Motorcycle Photographer Michael Lichter
📸 FSP - EP 8: Bikers & Backroads with Michael LichterIn this episode of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman rides into the world of motorcycle culture with legendary photographer Michael Lichter. For over 40 years, Michael has been capturing the soul of biker life—chrome, leather, rebellion, and...
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FSP - EP 7: Creating Connections with Photographer and Curator Nicole Jean Hill
In Episode 7 of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman sits down with photographer and curator Nicole Jean Hill for an insightful discussion on creating meaningful connections through photography. Nicole shares fascinating details about her diverse projects, from photographing greyhounds and beloved pets...
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FSP - EP 6: Pics for Puppies with Lifestyle Pet Photographer Jessica Shaw
In Episode 6 of the Focus Stacked Photography Podcast, host Jim Reiman sits down with lifestyle pet photographer Jessica Shaw to discuss the art of pet photography and capturing meaningful memories of beloved pets. Jessica shares valuable tips, her unique approach to photographing pets, and...
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FSP - EP 5: Feast Your Eyes with Food Photographer Rick Souders
In this episode, Jim Reiman sits down with Rick Souders, one of Denver’s premier food photographers, to uncover the secrets behind mouthwatering imagery. Rick shares his expert techniques for crafting irresistible food photos—think flying donuts, floating meals, and stunning splashes that bring...
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FSP - EP 4: Framing Identity with Conceptual Fine Artist Cintia Segovia
In this episode of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman sits down with conceptual artist and educator Cintia Segovia to explore how her experiences as an immigrant from Mexico have shaped her artistic voice. Cintia shares how learning English as an adult altered her perception of language, identity…
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FSP - EP 3: Picturing Nostalgia with Fine Art Photographer Shawn James Loseke
In this episode of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman sits down with fine art photographer and educator Shawn James Loseke to explore his fascination with photographing places steeped in nostalgia and melancholy. Shawn shares his creative journey, from teaching photography to experimenting with an...
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FSP - EP 2: Following the Water with Documentary Photographer Randy Brown
In this episode, Jim Reiman talks with documentary photographer Randy Brown about the power of photography to forge connections. Randy shares how his work covering water scarcity in Colorado’s San Luis Valley brings him closer to the people most affected by it and how floating the Colorado River...
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FSP - EP 1: Pedals & Pixels with Pro Adventure Photographer Jen Magnuson
In the debut episode of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman embraces first-episode jitters while diving into an inspiring conversation with pro adventure photographer Jen Magnuson. From a career in law enforcement to capturing high-intensity outdoor adventures, Jen shares her journey into the world of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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What is Focus Stacked Podcast about?
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...
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Focus Stacked Podcast is created and hosted by Jim Reiman.
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