Camera Shake Photography Podcast
by Kersten Luts
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RANIA MATAR on Portraiture, Trust and the Stories We Carry
RANIA MATAR on Portraiture, Trust and the Stories We Carry
About this podcast
Camera Shake Podcast - Unlock the secrets of photography and take your skills to the next level with exclusive interviews featuring world leading photographers in any genre. Entertaining and empowering conversations that leave you inspired to elevate your craft with the best in the business. A unique opportunity to learn from the guiding lights of photography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 335 episodes
- RANIA MATAR on Portraiture, Trust and the Stories We Carry · 1 h 16 min · Episode 335What does it take to make a portrait that reveals more than a face? In episode 335 of the Camera Shake Podcast, Rania Matar joins Kersten Luts for an in-depth conversation about…
- Portraits Start Before You Pick Up the Camera | Tom Barnes - Episode 334 · 1 h 18 min · Episode 334A portrait starts before the camera comes up. In episode 334 of Camera Shake, commercial portrait photographer Tom Barnes joins Kersten Luts to discuss the confidence…
- Keep Making Bad Photos | Rachael Talibart - Episode 333 · 1 h 28 min · Episode 333How do you keep finding original photographs in a place you know by heart? In episode 333 of the Camera Shake Podcast, Rachael Talibart joins Kersten Luts to explore seascape…
- He Shot Film That Expired in 1946 | Nick LoPresti - Episode 332 · 1 h 38 min · Episode 332He Shot Film That Expired in 1946 | Nick LoPresti What happens when you try to make photographs on film that expired in 1946? In episode 332 of the Camera Shake Podcast, Nick…
- Turn Street Photos Into a Project with VALERIE JARDIN - Episode 331 · 1 h 37 min · Episode 331How do individual street photographs become a project? In episode 331 of the Camera Shake Podcast, street photographer and educator Valérie Jardin joins Kersten Luts to explore…
- Why Great Photographers Stop Getting Hired with JOEL GRIMES - Episode 330 · 1 h 40 min · Episode 330Great photographs can open doors, but what keeps clients coming back? In episode 330 of the Camera Shake Podcast, commercial photographer and educator Joel Grimes joins Kersten…
- Why Your Portraits Look Stiff with PETER COULSON - Episode 329 · 1 h 31 min · Episode 329Peter Coulson returns to Camera Shake for a candid conversation about what makes portrait photography feel alive. He explains why directing a person goes beyond arranging a pose…
- Why Self-Portraits Make You a Better Photographer with MARK RODRIGUEZ - Episode 328 · 1 h 29 min · Episode 328What can you learn by stepping in front of your own camera? In Camera Shake episode 328, Kersten Luts talks with Mark Rodriguez about self-portrait photography, creative…
- How to Make Your Wildlife Photos Stand Out with STEVE GETTLE - Episode 327 · 1 h 19 min · Episode 327How do you make wildlife photographs that feel like your own? In How to Make Your Wildlife Photos Stand Out | Steve Gettle, wildlife photographer Steve Gettle joins Kersten Luts…
- What Portrait Photographers Should Never Retouch with SKAISTE GULBINAITE - Episode 326 · 1 h 17 min · Episode 326What Portrait Photographers Should Never Retouch asks a question: when does improving an image become changing the person? In this episode of The Camera Shake Photography…
- What 45 Years as a Photographer Taught Me About Success with KIRK VOCLAIN - Episode 325 · 1 h 16 min · Episode 325What does it take to survive — and succeed — as a professional photographer for more than four decades? In this episode of The Camera Shake Photography Podcast, Kersten sits down…
- The Photographer Who Can’t Picture His Own Photos with NICO TRINKHAUS - Episode 324 · 1 h 15 min · Episode 324How do you become a photographer when you cannot picture images in your mind? In “The Photographer Who Can’t Picture His Own Photos,” Kersten Luts speaks with fine-art travel…
- Inside an Award-Winning Dog Photographer’s Studio with IAN BOICHAT - Episode 323 · 1 h 24 min · Episode 323Step inside Origin Studios with award-winning photographer Ian Boichat for a candid conversation about dog photography, creative studio work and building a sustainable…
- AI Changed Photography. Are Photographers Still Needed? With Micah Burke - Episode 322 · 1 h 45 min · Episode 322AI changed photography. Are photographers still needed—or does the human behind the camera matter more than ever? In this episode of Camera Shake, Kersten Luts welcomes back…
- Are Better Cameras Making Photography Worse? with DAVID McCLELLAND - Epsiode 321 · 1 h 48 min · Episode 321Are better cameras making photography worse? In this episode of the Camera Shake Photography Podcast, Kersten Luts sits down with technology broadcaster, consumer champion and…
- 25 Years of Photoshop: The Skills AI Can’t Replace with COLIN SMITH - Episode 320 · 1 h 40 min · Episode 320After 25 years of Photoshop, which skills still matter—and which are being replaced by artificial intelligence? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, Kersten Luts sits…
- How to Pose Anyone with JERRY GHIONIS - Episode 319 · 1 h 28 min · Episode 319Jerry Ghionis: How to Pose Anyone is a practical, thought-provoking conversation about creating portrait photography that feels natural, flattering and genuinely meaningful…
- Photography Is Not About Taking Pictures with VINCENT VERSACE - Episode 318 · 1 h 45 min · Episode 318In this episode of Camera Shake, Kersten Luts sits down with internationally renowned photographer, author and educator Vincent Versace for a deep conversation about why…
- What Kodachrome Taught Us About Photography with ALLAN WEITZ - Episode 317 · 1 h 34 min · Episode 317What Kodachrome Taught Us About Photography is a conversation with photographer, writer, educator and former B&H Photography Podcast host Allan Weitz about his new book…
- How to Make Better Portraits Anywhere with RICK FRIEDMAN - Episode 316 · 1 h 36 min · Episode 316What makes a portrait feel memorable when the location is ordinary, the light is difficult and your subject would rather be somewhere else? In this episode of The Camera Shake…
- Will Smartphones Kill Photography? with JEFFERSON GRAHAM - Episode 315 · 1 h 33 min · Episode 315Has smartphone photography reached the point where dedicated cameras are becoming obsolete? Or is there still something special about picking up a mirrorless camera and creating…
- The Truth About Photographing Iceland with JEROEN VAN NIEUWENHOVE - Episode 314 · 1 h 12 min · Episode 314Iceland is one of the most photographed countries in the world—but what's it really like behind the camera? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, I sit down with landscape…
- The Future of Photography Isn't What You Think with SAL CINCOTTA · 1 h 28 min · Episode 313What does the future of photography actually look like? Will AI replace photographers? Are cameras becoming less important? And what skills will photographers need to succeed…
- Can We Still Trust Photographs Anymore? with IAN POH JIN TZE - Episode 312 · 1 h 20 min · Episode 312Join Kersten Luts on The Camera Shake Podcast as he sits down with photojournalist, writer, and filmmaker Ian Poh Jin Tze for a fascinating discussion about authenticity in…
- What Makes a Portrait Truly Powerful?- with JEFF ROJAS · 1 h 41 min · Episode 311What separates a technically good portrait from an image that genuinely connects with people? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, Kersten Luts sits down with commercial…
- CreativeLive Is Back! with MARK WALLACE · 1 h 24 min · Episode 310CreativeLive helped shape modern photography education—and now it’s back. In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, I sit down with renowned photographer and educator Mark…
- He Helped Build Photography’s Digital Age with EDDIE TAPP - Episode 309 · 1 h 23 min · Episode 309What was it really like when photography went digital? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, I sit down with legendary photographer, educator, Photoshop Hall of Fame…
- What Makes a Wildlife Photo Great… and Profitable? - with BELLA FALK - Episode 308 · 1 h 18 min · Episode 308What actually makes a wildlife photograph stand out? Is it the light, the emotion, the storytelling… or something else entirely? And perhaps the even bigger question — can…
- Why Great Photos Aren’t Enough Anymore WITH JAMES PATRICK - Episode 307 · 1 h 26 min · Episode 307What does it really take to succeed as a photographer in 2026? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, I’m joined by commercial photographer and brand strategist James…
- Inside NAB 2026: The Future of Photo & Video - Episode 306 · 1 h 16 min · Episode 306In this episode, I take you behind the scenes at NAB Las Vegas to explore the latest innovations in photography, videography, and content creation. From Nikon’s new…
- Can Photography Actually Save Wildlife? - with MARGOT RAGGETT - Episode 305 · 1 h 20 min · Episode 305In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, we explore one of the biggest questions in photography today—can images really make a difference in the real world? I’m joined by…
- How to Create Cinematic Portraits with Simple Lighting with Clive Booth - Episode 304 · 1 h 54 min · Episode 304In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, I sit down with photographer and Canon ambassador Clive Booth to explore how to create cinematic portraits using simple lighting…
- Why Photographers Need Video Skills in 2026 with BAYLEIGH DILLOWAY - Episode 303 · 56 min · Episode 303If you’re a photographer wondering whether video editing is now part of the job, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Kersten Luts is joined by video editor Bayleigh…
- What It Takes to Succeed as a Portrait Photographer with JEFF CARPENTER - Episode 302 · 1 h 25 min · Episode 302What does it actually take to succeed as a portrait photographer today? In this episode of the Camera Shake Podcast, I sit down with Nashville-based portrait photographer Jeff…
- What’s Hot in Photography Right Now (2026) - Live from The Photography Show - Episode 301 · 59 min · Episode 301In this episode, I take you onto the show floor to chat with photographers, educators, and industry experts about what’s really happening in photography and videography right…
- Why Businesses Need More Than Headshots with MIRANDA KELTON - Episode 300 · 1 h 25 min · Episode 300Branding photography is one of the fastest-growing niches in the photography industry — but why are businesses suddenly investing in large libraries of images instead of a single…
- Behind the Scenes of Filming a Kickstarter Campaign with CATHY WEATHERSTON & BAYLEIGH DILLOWAY · 43 min · Episode 299Behind the scenes of filming a Kickstarter campaign on location in Ireland. Join the Camera Shake Podcast as we explore photography, filmmaking, and the creative process behind a…
- Why Some Portraits Feel Alive (and Others Don’t) with JONNY EDWARD - Episode 298 · 1 h 25 min · Episode 298Why do some portrait photographs feel deeply human — while others, even with perfect lighting and sharp focus, feel empty? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, I sit down…
- Why Great Portraits Aren’t About Lighting with PETE COCO - Episode 297 · 1 h 28 min · Episode 296Lighting is important — but it’s not what makes a portrait feel natural, confident, or authentic. In this episode of the Camera Shake Podcast, NYC headshot photographer Pete Coco…
- Photographing a City You Think You Know with MICHAEL TISCHLER - Episode 296 · 1 h 22 min · Episode 296New York City has been photographed millions of times — so how do you create something original in a place everyone thinks they’ve already seen? In this episode of The Camera…
- When the Light Works AGAINST YOU as a Photographer with STEVE BRAZILL · 1 h 30 min · Episode 295What do you do when the light refuses to cooperate? In this episode of the Camera Shake Podcast, Kersten is joined by concert photographer Steve Brazil to explore how…
- The Client Experience Blueprint for Newborn Photography with ASHLEY LOWDER · 1 h 15 min · Episode 294In this episode of the Camera Shake Podcast, I’m joined by maternity and newborn photographer Ashley Lowder to break down what truly makes a successful newborn photography…
- The Real Skills Portrait Photographers Need in 2026 with SARAH EDMUNDS · 1 h 35 min · Episode 293What does it really take to stay relevant as a portrait photographer in 2026? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, host Kersten Luts is joined by internationally renowned…
- Inside Imaging USA 2026: Trends, Gear & Big Takeaways - Episode 292 · 1 h 4 min · Episode 292In this episode we hit the show floor at Imaging USA 2026 in Nashville to explore what’s new, what’s changing, and what working photographers are excited about this year. From…
- Slowing Down to Create Better Cityscape Photos with CRAIG ALEXANDER - Episode 291 · 1 h 44 min · Episode 291Cityscape photography isn’t just about tall buildings and dramatic skylines—it’s about light, timing, mood, and storytelling. In this episode, Craig Alexander shares his approach…
- The Truth About Photography in 2026: What’s Really Coming - Episode 290 · 59 min · Episode 290Photography is changing — but not in the way you think. As AI accelerated rapidly throughout 2025, many photographers expected the conversation to be all about tools, speed, and…
- What 2025 REALLY Taught Us About Photography - My Personal Favorites - Episode 289 · 1 h 17 min · Episode 289From honest discussions about AI and workflow, to deep dives into lighting, portrait psychology, collaboration, and creative constraints, these episodes reflect where photography…
- ADHD, Burnout, and Rebuilding a Photography Business with SCOTT PROPOSKI - Episode 288 · 1 h 21 min · Episode 288He lost a seven-figure photography business almost overnight. This is how ADHD, burnout, and a total reset changed everything. What happens when a successful photography business…
- Crafting Award-Winning Portraits with THERESE ASPLUND - Episode 287 · 1 h 28 min · Episode 287In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, portrait photographer Therese Asplund joins me to talk about the creative process behind her award-winning portrait photography. We…
- How to Shoot Cinematic Cityscapes with SERGE RAMELLI - Episode 286 · 1 h 34 min · Episode 286In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, we sit down with internationally renowned photographer and educator Serge Ramelli to explore how he creates bold, cinematic…
