Photographers already love audiobooks: load a biography of Annie Leibovitz while retouching, and suddenly four hundred raw files are color-balanced. Podcasts are the same gift in snack-size: free, current, and perfectly timed for airport layovers, drive-thrus, or that last stretch of culling while FilterPixel crunches previews. Instead of doom-scrolling social media, press play and upgrade both business and craft on the run.
That’s why we listed hundreds of shows down to 24 essential listens for 2025. Plug in, level up, and let the next episode sharpen your craft before you even unzip the camera bag.
The Best of the Best For You
1. LensWork – Photography & the Creative Process
Host: Brooks Jensen
Genres: Fine-art mindset, visual essays
Why listen: Daily three-minute “Here’s a Thought” segments slip between edits and spark new projects.
Start with: HT2252 — “Subtle Shadow Detail” (May 9 2025) Apple Podcasts
2. The Candid Frame
Host: Ibarionex Perello
Genres: Documentary, portrait, life-stories
Why listen: Gear talk is banned; the “why” behind images takes center stage.
Start with: Ep. 640 — Matthew Finley on queer identity & large-format (May 7 2025) ibarionex
3. Lens Shark (PetaPixel Podcast)
Host: Mike “Sharky” James
Genres: Industry news, tech rants, humor
Why listen: Twice-weekly bursts keep you ahead of firmware updates and legal mishaps.
Start with: Ep. 466 — “Yeah, Maybe Don’t Do This and Call Yourself a Pro” (May 5 2025) Podbay
4. FroKnowsPhoto RAWtalk
Hosts: Jared Polin & Stephen Eckert
Genres: Gear gossip, lifestyle, uncensored opinions
Why listen: Big-hair honesty before you hit “Buy Now.”
Start with: RAWtalk 150 — Canon R6 Mk III rumors (May 9 2025) Apple Podcasts
5. Martin Bailey Photography Podcast
Host: Martin Bailey
Genres: Wildlife, travelogue, technique
Why listen: Field recordings from Japan to Namibia plus deep dives on settings.
Start with: Ep. 845 — Storm-chaser David Lee interview (Jan 24 2025) martinbaileyphotography.com
6. Beginner Photography Podcast
Host: Raymond Hatfield
Genres: Fundamentals, interviews, mindset
Why listen: Ground-up lessons perfect for mentoring assistants—or refreshing your own basics.
Start with: Browse Apple feed (weekly, 2025 series) Apple Podcasts
7. PhotoBiz Xposed
Host: Andrew Hellmich
Genres: Weddings, portraits, sales, marketing
Why listen: Real numbers, real strategies; learn pricing before your next consult.
Start with: Ep. 616 — Dave Koch, “Shoot Less, Earn More” (May 2025) Xposed Photography Podcast
8. Business of Photography Podcast
Host: Bryan Caporicci
Genres: Productivity, pricing, studio systems
Why listen: Apple once ranked it #1 in business; expect data-backed advice each week.
Recent drop: Ep. 486 — Building success with metrics (2025) Apple Podcasts
9. Six Figure Photography
Hosts: Ben Hartley & Noella Andres
Genres: Marketing, lifestyle design, mindset
Why listen: High-energy coaching that makes cold-calling feel like a pep rally.
Start with: “How to Build a Personal Brand” ft. Lilly Red (May 2025) Apple Podcasts
10. The High Rollers Club Podcast
Hosts: Jennifer Bruno Smith & Humberto Garcia
Genres: Automation, funnels, IPS sales
Why listen: Systems that free you from the inbox and fill your calendar.
*Browse on Spotify (weekly 2025 season) Spotify
The Ones That You Cannot Miss
11. Sunny 16 Podcast
Panel: Graeme, Ade & Rachel
Genres: Analog love, challenges, interviews
Why listen: Film therapy for hybrid shooters; community prints swaps included.
Start with: “A Panoply of Pans” (May 8 2025) or new “O Me! O Life!” series (May 11 2025) SUNNY 16 PODCAST
12. Photobomb Photography Podcast
Hosts: Booray Perry & Gary Hughes
Genres: Comedy, news, sanity-saving banter
Why listen: Still the funniest 47 minutes in photo-land—revisit Ep. 400 any time you’re drowning in edits. Apple Podcasts
13. The Fashion Photography Podcast
Host: Olivia Bossert
Genres: Editorial, commercial, client pitching
Why listen: London-based insights on landing fashion briefs and styling sustainable shoots.
Sample: “Can You Be Both a Photographer and a CEO?” (Apr 2025) Apple Podcasts
14. The Portrait System
Host: Nikki Closser (Sue Bryce Education)
Genres: Premium portrait pricing, IPS, mindset
Why listen: Case studies of four-figure sales, plus free posing e-books.
Start with: Scott Robert Lim re-release (May 14 2025) Apple Podcasts
15. Classic Camera Revival
Panel: Alex Luyckx & Toronto Film Shooters crew
Genres: Vintage gear, dark-room chemistry, field tests
Why listen: Want that Rolleiflex? Hear how it handles before eBay.
Start with: Ep. 199 — Ebi Agbeyegbe on expired film (May 2025) classiccamerarevival.podbean.com
16. Great Big Photography World (GBPW)
Hosts: Taya Iv & Henry Milford
Genres: Global inspiration, niche deep dives
Why listen: Stretch beyond weddings—learn astrophotography, macro, and more.
Start with: Ep. 220 — Jim Richardson on environmental storytelling (Apr 2 2025) Great Big Photography World
17. Street Photography Magazine Podcast
Host: Bob Patterson
Genres: Street ethics, documentary, gear
Why listen: Combine candid skills with humanitarian heart.
Start with: “Documenting Humanity” ft. Michele Zousmer (Mar 2025) Apple Podcasts
18. The Snappening
Host: Greg Campbell
Genres: Wedding tales, entrepreneurship, Aussie humor
Why listen: Real talk about shooting fewer portraits and pleasing more clients.
Sample: Spotify feed, 2025 “mindset shift” episode Spotify
19. Passion With Purpose
Host: Nathan Chanski
Genres: Social-media strategy, personal branding
Why listen: Convert Reels into revenue without feeling spammy.
Start with: “Batching Reels in 60 Minutes” (Apr 2025) Apple Podcasts
20. My Wedding Season – The Podcast
Host: Aida Glowik
Genres: Workflow, wellbeing, brand positioning
Why listen: Destination-wedding insights minus the burnout.
Start with: Joy Zamora interview (Feb 19 2025) Apple Podcasts
21. The Photowalk
Host: Neale James
Genres: On-location storytelling, mental health
Why listen: Pop in earbuds and walk—ambient sound + assignments included.
Start with: Ep. 476 — Marcus Bleasdale on conflict stories (Mar 2025) THE PHOTOWALK
22. The Digital Story
Host: Derrick Story
Genres: Mirrorless tips, workflow hacks
Why listen: 20-minute weekly show that fits perfectly between imports.
Start with: Ep. 998 — “New Photos Masterclass” (May 6 2025) The Digital Story
23. PhotoActive
Hosts: Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn
Genres: Photography + Apple ecosystem
Why listen: Practical deep dives into software you already own.
Start with: Ep. 186 — Markus Naarttijärvi on long-term projects (May 2025) PhotoActive Podcast
24. Photography Online Podcast
Hosts: Ruth Hoyle, Marcus McAdam & Adam Gibbs
Genres: Adventure, gear debates, quizzes
Why listen: Magazine-style variety from the Scottish Highlands.
Start with: Loch Ness special (May 2025 YouTube release) YouTube
How to weave podcasts into your pro workflow
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Editing / culling blocks – Let FilterPixel crunch previews while you absorb a business episode.
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Commutes & cardio – Swap true-crime “brainrot” for a creative-mindset show.
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Admin days – Gear/news podcasts pair well with bookkeeping—use new info to plan purchases.
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Friday wind-down – Comedy casts like Photobomb keep things light without leaving the craft.
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One-takeaway rule – Note one actionable idea per episode and implement it before the next listen.
Final frame
Your camera isn’t the only tool that should get an upgrade this year. Fill those in-between moments with targeted audio learning, and watch both your images and your income climb. Happy listening—see you (ears first) on the road.
How to use these shelves
- Pick one category per week to avoid information overload.
- Queue business shows during bookkeeping, craft shows during commutes, and humor on Friday edits.
- Keep the One-Takeaway Rule—write a single action item from each episode and apply it before the next listen.
Now your podcast app is as organized as your camera bag—happy listening, and even happier shooting!
- Pick one category per week to avoid information overload.
