Question
What collaboration stories does Scott Kivowitz share about working with musicians like Jonah Matranga?
Answer
I share one really fun type of collaboration story on my Lenses & Lyrics series: those moments when photography and music collide in unexpected, memorable ways.
In the episode you’re seeing in the description, I talk about a Princeton University proposal session where a full marching band suddenly appeared and turned a quiet, romantic shoot into a musical spectacle. It is all about how unplanned music can completely transform the emotional tone and uniqueness of a photo session.
I also collaborate with musicians like Jonah Matranga around this theme: using real musical energy—live performance, soundchecks, or spontaneous moments—to inspire more authentic, story-driven portraits instead of stiff, posed images.
Are you looking for inspiration for your own photo/music collab, or just curious about the stories?