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As a podcast guest, Kirsten brings her infectious energy and genuine warmth, inviting listeners into her world of visual storytelling. Prepare to delve deep into the personal and professional life of this extraordinary photographer as she shares tales of passion, resilience, and the pursuit of authenticity.

Kirsten's magnetic personality shines through as she opens up about her unconventional path to becoming a renowned documentary family photographer. From her early days as a photojournalist to her evolution as a pioneer in capturing unscripted moments, Kirsten's journey is as captivating as her images.

Expect to hear Kirsten's reflections on the joys and challenges of documenting life's raw emotions. With honesty and vulnerability, she shares intimate stories from behind the camera, offering glimpses into the lives of the families she photographs and the profound connections she forges with her subjects.

Discover the secrets behind Kirsten's creative process as she discusses her approach to storytelling and her unwavering commitment to authenticity. Whether recounting heartwarming moments or navigating the complexities of her profession, Kirsten's passion for her craft shines through, inspiring listeners to see the world through a new lens.

Use the links below to hear intimate conversation with Kirsten Lewis, where personal anecdotes blend seamlessly with professional insights, painting a vivid portrait of a photographer whose work is as authentic as the moments she captures.

IMAGE SALON PODCAST

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JUST CURIOUS SHOW

MUSEA PODCAST

YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR

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dangerously good stories

tiffinbox podcast 

this week in photo

the family photographer

MIDLIFE PLOT TWISTS

raconteur denver

PHOTOGRAPHER'S REVOLUTION

THIS IS REPORTAGE

THE RAISED BY WHOOPS

As we get older, we hope things get easier, yet many of us face some of our worst fears during midlife. In today’s episode, Kirsten Lewis Bethmann joins us to talk about growing from midlife pain and experiences. Listen in as she shares how her life has shifted in the last two years, what experiences she’s had to overcome, and the growing process.

Prepare to be inspired as Kirsten shares her philosophy on embracing imperfection and finding beauty in the unscripted moments of everyday life. With humor and authenticity, she discusses the joys of capturing genuine emotions and the profound impact of storytelling through her lens.

In the style of David Letterman, my next guest needs no introduction… but I’m going to do one anyway! It’s a real honour to chat to the fab Kirsten Lewis this week. Heralded by many to have really spearheaded the entire genre of documentary family photography (although Kirsten has a much more humble description of herself, which you’ll hear on the episode) . . . . . . 

At Raconteur Denver, an intimate gathering of storytelling enthusiasts, Kirsten Lewis takes the stage to share a deeply personal narrative: her journey to motherhood. With raw honesty and vulnerability, she recounts the transformative experience of becoming a mom for the first time. Through Kirsten's poignant narrative, attendees are reminded of the power of storytelling to connect us all in our shared human experiences.

Kirsten Lewis, renowned for her candid and emotive documentary photography, engages in a captivating conversation with Dana Pugh, a fellow trailblazer in the world of photography, on the Photographer's Revolution. As they exchange insights and experiences, their passion for pushing boundaries and redefining the art form shines through, inspiring both seasoned professionals and budding photographers alike to join the revolution.

Kirsten Lewis is one of the world's best documentary family photographers. A non-conformist who seeks to find her own way. This conversation was recorded in February 2020 at WPPI. Moments to listen for:
You're not getting to the picture fast enough because you're not willing to slow down. - 15:53

Kirsten Lewis is a family photojournalist, artist, speaker and educator. She mentors photographers internationally as a coach guiding them to find their own unique voice by embracing their personal experiences.

One of my favorite things is people with unique careers and Kirsten Lewis certainly has one of those. In fact she kind of helped create the genre of documentary family photographer. We talk about how she arrived at her niche, inspiration, teaching, balancing family life and so much more.

Welcome to the MUSEA Podcast! This episode features documentary family photographer Kirsten Lewis. In this conversation, we talk about Kirsten's approach to documenting families, how she creates images that talk about real family life, the trajectory of the family photography industry, where she's at in her upcoming photo book and what she learned from her mentors.

In a captivating episode of the Photographer's Mentor Podcast, Kirsten Lewis engages in a dynamic conversation with Rich Coleman, delving deep into the essence of "Day in the Life" photography sessions. With her signature passion and expertise, Kirsten shares invaluable insights into her approach to these immersive sessions, which capture the raw authenticity of everyday life. 

Kirsten Lewis needs no introduction, but I'm giving her one anyway :) She's been shooting almost 20 years, traveling the world documenting families – often with her own family in tow. She’s doing what a lot of us look to as “the dream life”of a photographer in business. So, I wanted to dig into that to learn more of the pieces we may not see, the reality of what she’s put into her career, and what she wants out of photography – which may be similar to you or far from what you want.

Kirsten Lewis is the go to photographer for Day In The Life photography. She is regarded as one of the worlds best documentary family photographers right now. In this interview, Kirsten shares how she attracts the bookings she does and how to attract bookings for your day in the life shoots.

You see, both her passion and her vision to document families takes her around the world from her home base in Denver, Colorado. She is a highly sough-after teacher as well. Did you catch her on CreativeLive? 

In this episode, I interview with Kirsten Lewis on documenting family life. Kirsten spends all day with the families she photographs. She wakes up before the kids do and captures images of the soft and cuddly morning hours. And she stays all day, through evening melt downs and bedtime. In our interview, Kirsten shares how she got into day in the life sessions.

I remember telling my photographer friends, “What I really want to do for other people is what I do for my family.” That is, take photos of us just being together on ordinary days. My friends would say, “You’d love Kirsten Lewis.” She was doing what was talking about. She spent all day with families and made funny, honest, and tender photos of the family’s day.

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