What happens when a band-fronting vocalist and skilled photographer brings her two worlds together? This week, Scott Wyden Kivowitz welcomes photographer and musician Leslie Rodriguez, whose upbringing in musical cities and multi-generational jam sessions has shaped a colorful career. From bluegrass bands and opera choruses to vibrant  photography that resonates with sensibility.

Discover how Leslie Rodriguez channels the energy of the stage into collaborative image-making, how TikTok impacted her creative community, and why her family’s legendary reunions call for both noise permits. Plus: practical confidence tips, the role of social platforms for creative pros, and why experimenting with style keeps her camera work as fresh as a hit single.

"I've taken the confidence levels that I have in singing, and I have found a way to like transfer those over to photography so that even when I feel like an imposter, I know how to show up like a professional..."

Rock with Leslie

• leslierodriguezphoto.com
• instagram.com/l_slierodriguez
• tiktok.com/@l_slierodriguez
• Spotify
• YouTube
• Baltimore Wedding Story

The tour

• (00:00 ) - Leslie Rodriguez


• (01:40 ) - Stage POV Content Dreams


• (03:21 ) - MySpace To Algorithm Shock


• (04:41 ) - Doomscrolling For Laughs


• (06:41 ) - Music Runs In The Family


• (08:25 ) - Louisville Bars To Nashville


• (12:36 ) - Annual Garage Jam Tradition


• (17:26 ) - Opera Kid Not Musical Theater


• (18:54 ) - Photography Major Origins


• (20:54 ) - Dance Anxiety And Creator Stress


• (21:46 ) - Singing Versus Shooting


• (23:48 ) - Confidence Transfer Tricks


• (25:29 ) - Perfectionism And Clients


• (26:10 ) - Band Songwriting Process


• (27:07 ) - Photography As Collaboration


• (29:47 ) - Vendor Credit Networking


• (31:30 ) - Superfan Clients Loop


• (34:17 ) - Singing During Sessions


• (38:06 ) - Photography As Pop


• (42:01 ) - Experimental Pop Wrapup


• (43:55 ) - Final Thanks And Farewell

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