Icon: Music Through the Lens
Join us on a thrill ride through the amazing world of music photography.
On Camera
S1 Ep1 | 55m 14s
Meet some of music photography's greatest names as we define what makes an iconic image.
On the Road
S1 Ep2 | 54m 1s
Early trailblazers paint a vivid picture of life on the tour bus and in the photo pit.
On the Record
S1 Ep3 | 54m 31s
Hear from photographers responsible for some of the world's most iconic album covers.
On the Cover
S1 Ep4 | 54m 39s
Music magazines played a pivotal role in elevating music photography to iconic status.
On the Net
S1 Ep6 | 55m 7s
Where does music photography sit in the contemporary, popular culture landscape?
Episode 2 Preview | On the Road
S1 Ep2 | 31s
Early trailblazers paint a vivid picture of life on the tour bus and in the photo pit.
Using Vaseline As a Filter
S1 Ep3 | 1m 56s
Photographer Gered Mankowitz came up with a new way to add a filter to his photos.
Episode 3 Preview | On the Record
S1 Ep3 | 31s
Hear from photographers responsible for some of the world's most iconic album covers.
Episode 4 Preview | On the Cover
S1 Ep4 | 31s
Music magazines played a pivotal role in elevating music photography to iconic status.
Episode 5 Preview | On the Wall
S1 Ep5 | 31s
Take an in-depth look at the relationship between art and commerce.
Episode 6 Preview | On the Net
S1 Ep6 | 31s
Where does music photography sit in the contemporary, popular culture landscape?
Upcoming Schedule
Thu 08/1
1:00 PM
Icon: Music Through the Lens
On Camera
Taking a look at what defines an iconic image with some of music photography's greatest names.
Thu 08/1
2:00 PM
Icon: Music Through the Lens
On the Road
Photographers discuss traveling with bands to capture the magic of live music, revealing what life was like on the tour bus and in the photo pit.
Thu 08/8
1:00 PM
Icon: Music Through the Lens
On the Record
Art directors, musicians and music photographers discuss the evolution of album cover photography, from its roots in jazz and rock to modern-day concepts.
Thu 08/8
2:00 PM
Icon: Music Through the Lens
On the Cover
Photographers who shot some of the most memorable front covers in music photography reveal the unknown stories behind these iconic photographs.
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