The podcast frequently discusses various topics related to photography, including camera gear, image quality, and the creative process.
The work of South African photographer Zanele Muholi, who has won international acclaim for their powerful portraits celebrating queer and trans lives, is highlighted in the episode.
The episode explores the power of photographs to tell stories, challenge norms, and impact people's lives, as seen in the stories of the Palestinian couple's engagement photos and Esther Honig's Photoshop project.
The episode revolves around the photographer Stephen Wilkes and his experiences with photography as a means of coping, reframing experiences, and finding solace.
Val's career as a photographer, capturing iconic images of musicians and cultural moments, is a central theme throughout the episode.
The central topic of the episode, discussing the history and materiality of photography.
Ana Maria Arévalo Gosen's photography project, documenting Philipp's cancer journey, is a central theme discussed in the episode.
Photography is a central theme across many of the podcast episodes, with discussions ranging from the history and materiality of the medium to its use as a tool for storytelling, coping, and social change.
Several episodes explore the work of renowned photographers, such as Siobhan Angus' examination of the links between photography and resource extraction here, the celebration of pioneering African photographer James Barnor here, and the exploration of Zanele Muholi's powerful portraits challenging discrimination here.
Other episodes delve into the personal and creative aspects of photography, such as Stephen Wilkes' use of the medium to transcend his family's trauma here, and Randy Johnson's transition into photography after his baseball career here.
The podcast also covers a range of technical topics related to photography, including discussions on new camera equipment, software, and industry trends.