Focus Stacked Podcast

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...

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 COVID-19 hospitalization—ultimately helping her reconnect with her true self. Carol also shares the story...

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 step back, breathe, and capture fleeting impressions before any heavy conceptual lifting begins. T...

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 reveals what happens when algorithms confidently “remember” events that never existed. You’ll hear why h...

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 “what-if?” reflex sparks projects as varied as mixed-media prints adorned with real insects and an i...

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 years of lessons learned at the helm of a thriving family business. Whether you’re dreaming of opening y...

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 portraits and poetic storytelling, Saddi creates space for his subjects to be seen, honored, and healed. In th...

📸 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 freedom. Michael shares incredible stories from the road, opens up about some of his favorite photograp...

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 to capturing MMA fighters and the intricate beauty of deconstructed birds' nests. Nicole also dives in...

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 explains why end-of-life pet photography sessions are some of her most emotionally rewarding experiences. Th...

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 flavors to life. From lighting tricks to food styling magic, this conversation is a feast for the eyes....

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, and cultural belonging—elements that weave through her thought-provoking work. Her art challenges stereot...

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 eclectic mix of tools—including intentional camera movement (ICM), alternative processes, Photoshop, Hass...

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 with veterans recovering from PTSD and addiction deepened his understanding of resilience. Through stor...

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 professional photography. Join Jim and Jen as they discuss the challenges of shooting commercial campi...