7 Best Photography History Podcasts

1. The Photo Detective

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Join The Photo Detective, Maureen Taylor, each week as she discusses historical photos and how they fit into your family history. From ancestor identification to photo preservation, The Photo Detective Podcast covers it all. Featuring special experts from genealogy, fashion history, photo history, and restoration, it's a not-to-miss for photo fans, genealogists, and lovers of history.more Host Maureen Taylor
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Glen Meakem, Ron Coddington +7 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 72Facebook 8.8KTwitter 3.1K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Right Eye Dominant

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A photography-focused podcast hosted by Nick Tauro Jr. Each episode delves into the creative process, and the trials and tribulations of bringing lasting value to your artwork, regardless of the medium. I discuss a range of topics including: interviews with creators, self-publishing books and zines, great photo books, exhibitions, unsung heroes, being true to your creative self... and so much more.more Host Nick Tauro Jr.
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jeff Cowen, Anastasia Samoylova +10 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 61 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Aught Fraught

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A look back at contemporary art photography in the mid/late aughts hosted by Matthew Porter. Hear about the transition from film to digital, the rise of the cell phone camera, and the endless handwringing over the rise of social media. Also, sometimes it's just a couple of artists talking about the old days...more Producer/Network Matthew Porter
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests John Houck, Daniel Gordon +8 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 58 Avg Length 118 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. The Expert Eye

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Aimee Pflieger loves discovering connections between seemingly disparate subjects, and pulling at the threads that photography has woven through culture since its invention. In this podcast, she talks about photographs she's handled during her career (as well as ones she hopes to someday), drawing out the hidden stories behind the images and illuminating the hidden histories of photography.more Producer/Network The Expert Eye
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Daile Kaplan
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Photography and Walking

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Photography and Walking is a podcast about how moving through the world changes the way we see it. Each episode explores photographers, artworks, and places where walking and seeing meet — from city streets to coastlines and blindfolded performances in Venice. Host Philippe Guillaume brings together the history of photography, storytelling, and observation to trace how images map experience step by step.Photography and Walking est un balado sur la manière dont le fait de se déplacer dans le monde transforme notre regard...more Producer/Network Philippe Guillaume. Produced by Productions 3655 Inc.
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Sohei Nishino, Allan Sekula +4 more
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6. History of Photography Podcast

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History of Photography class sessions, photo history podcasts and other resources with Professor Jeff Curto
Host Jeff Curto
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 211Facebook 831Twitter 1.8KInstagram 3.1K Get Email Contact

7. The Photo Vault: A journey into Vernacular Photography, Archives and Photobooks

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Welcome to The Photo Vault. Our host, Lukas Birk, takes you on a voyage filled with exclusive on sight interviews featuring renowned artists who draw inspiration from vernacular photography, collectors who have dedicated their lives to amassing incredible troves of images, and curators who curate exhibitions that bridge the gap between past and present. The Photo Vault steps into a hidden world filled with forgotten snapshots, dusty family albums, and gems of visual history to be uncovered...more Producer/Network Lukas Birk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Chantal Rens, Roy Ng +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact