A History of Hip-Hop Photography: Encore Episode from November 2017

B&H Photography Podcast

Jill Waterman

Podcast, Photography, Arts, Visual Arts, Bh, Photo

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🗓️ 23 November 2023

⏱️ 89 minutes

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Summary

This episode of the B&H Photography Podcast was originally released on November 10, 2017. We revisit it today in honor of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, and the holiday of Thanksgiving.

With great thanks to Vikki Tobak and the Contact High Project, we welcome three photographers to our studio who are responsible for some of the most iconic images from the history of hip-hop. Janette Beckman, Eric Johnson, and Danny Hastings join us to tell the stories behind their photos of RUN-DMC, Wu Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, and many others. We also speak about issues important to photographers, from on-set technique, to artistic collaboration and influence, to gear, to networking and, of course, copyright and image licensing. For us, this was a highly anticipated recording, and it did not disappoint. Whether you are a hip-hop fan interested in behind-the-scenes stories or a photographer looking for insight, join podcast host Allan Weitz, founding creative producer John Harris, and sound engineer Jason Tables for this epic chat.

Above photograph © Janette Beckman

Guests: Janette Beckman, Danny Hastings, Eric Johnson, and Vikki Tobak

For more information on our guests and the gear they use, see:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/a-history-of-hip-hop-photography-encore-episode-from-november-2017

Stay Connected:
Janette Beckman Website: https://janettebeckman.com/
Janette Beckman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettephoto/
Danny Hastings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyhastings/
Upstairs at Eric’s: https://upstairsaterics.org/
Eric Johnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upstairsaterics/
Vikki Tobak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikkitobak/
Vikki Tobak Contact High Project: https://www.contacthighproject.com/
Contact High Exhibition: https://www.mopop.org/exhibitions-plus-events/exhibitions/contact-high/

Transcript

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0:00.0	You're listening to the B&H Photography podcast. For 50 years,
0:07.0	P&H has been the professional source for photography, video, audio, and more.
0:12.0	For your favorite gear and news and reviews, visit us at
0:15.0	BNH.com or download the BNH app to your iPhone or Android device. Now here's
0:20.4	your host, Alan White's.
0:23.2	Greetings and welcome to the BNH Photography Podcast.
0:26.7	Happy Thanksgiving and boy have we got a feast for you today.
0:30.7	In honor of hip-hop's 50th anniversary, we're releasing a special encore presentation of one of our favorite
0:37.9	shows of all time, a history of hip-hop photography, which originally aired in November of 2017.
0:45.0	So, as you drive to Alice's restaurant, for a nice turkey dinner,
0:48.5	take a walk down memory lane with John Harris,
0:51.0	Jason tables, and myself in this epic chat with Thicky Tobac of the Contact Hard
0:56.0	Project and photographers Jeanette Beckman, Eric Johnson, and Danny Hastings.
1:01.6	But before we start, a request from all of us
1:04.0	to all of you.
1:05.4	If you enjoy listening to our show,
1:07.1	take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
1:10.2	And if you're not already a subscriber,
1:12.0	subscribe, it's absolutely free.
1:14.7	We'd love to have you as part of the family and fear not, I promise you I'll be doing all the
1:19.2	dishes after dinner.
1:20.6	Without further ado, let's talk hip hop.
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