In this episode of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman sits down with conceptual artist and educator Cintia Segovia to explore how her experiences as an immigrant from Mexico have shaped her artistic voice. Cintia shares how learning English as an adult altered her perception of language, identity, and cultural belonging—elements that weave through her thought-provoking work.Her art challenges stereotypes, navigates language barriers, and examines the complexities of cultural identity. Through performance, video, and photography, she highlights the lives of immigrants, including those working in the tobacco fields of Murray, Kentucky. Join us for a compelling conversation on how art becomes a powerful tool for storytelling, resistance, and redefinition.🔗 Check out Cintia’s portfolio: https://cintiasegovia.com/📸 Photographers, want to be a guest? Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbmdds0o76F9lye3PsXe4gI3lOjLzQqzkDzPxK_fBMuO2jqA/viewform?usp=sharing💡 Support the show & become a Focus Friend on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/focusstackedpodcast/membershipDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow @focusstackedpodcast on Instagram for more creative insights. Thanks for watching—stay tuned for the next episode!

In this episode of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman sits down with fine art photographer and educator Shawn James Loseke to explore his fascination with photographing places steeped in nostalgia and melancholy. Shawn shares his creative journey, from teaching photography to experimenting with an eclectic mix of tools—including intentional camera movement (ICM), alternative processes, Photoshop, Hasselblad cameras, Diana toy cameras, and even cell phones.Join Jim and Shawn as they discuss the emotional weight of imagery, the power of imperfection in art, and how different photographic techniques can evoke memory and longing. Whether you're a digital purist or a lover of film and experimental processes, this conversation is a deep dive into photography as a means of storytelling and personal expression.🔗 Check out Shawn’s portfolio: https://www.shawnjamesloseke.com/🤖📷 Get yourself a Diana Toy Camera! https://shop.lomography.com/us/diana-...📸 Photographers, want to be a guest? Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...💡 Support the show & become a Focus Friend on Patreon! : https://www.patreon.com/c/FocusStackedPodcastDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow @focusstackedpodcast on Instagram for more creative insights. Thanks for watching—stay tuned for the next episode!

In this episode, Jim Reiman talks with documentary photographer Randy Brown about the power of photography to forge connections. Randy shares how his work covering water scarcity in Colorado’s San Luis Valley brings him closer to the people most affected by it and how floating the Colorado River with veterans recovering from PTSD and addiction deepened his understanding of resilience. Through storytelling and imagery, Randy reveals how documentary photography bridges divides, fosters empathy, and captures the human experience in the face of adversity.🔗 Check out Randy's portfolio: https://www.randybrownphotographer.com/📸 Photographers, want to be a guest? Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...💡 Support the show & become a Focus Friend on Patreon!Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow @focusstackedpodcast on Instagram for more creative insights. Thanks for watching—stay tuned for the next episode!

In the debut episode of Focus Stacked, host Jim Reiman embraces first-episode jitters while diving into an inspiring conversation with pro adventure photographer Jen Magnuson. From a career in law enforcement to capturing high-intensity outdoor adventures, Jen shares her journey into the world of professional photography.Join Jim and Jen as they discuss the challenges of shooting commercial camping gear at highway rest stops, the grit required to document endurance cyclists racing coast to coast, and the reality of being a photographer in a small mountain town.

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