The Wider Lens: Powered by Focus on Women
The Wider Lens is a podcast about seeing possibility where you might not have looked before. Powered by Focus on Women, the show opens the door to broader conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across disciplines.
Each episode features real, thoughtful conversations — not just about success, but about uncertainty, change, and growth. We talk about how careers evolve, how priorities shift, and how people build work that supports the life they want.
Honest, grounded, and community-minded, The Wider Lens invites you to step back, zoom out, and expand how you think about your own creative path.
The Wider Lens: Powered by Focus on Women
S20 E202 Shaina Fishman - Animal Photographer
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Join us in this episode as we chat with Shaina Fishman, an accomplished photographer with a passion for capturing the essence of animals. Shaina's journey began with her family pets and has taken her around the world, photographing wild lions in Kenya, street dogs in Peru, and stray cats in Jerusalem. With a background in commercial photography from Syracuse University and a decade of experience working with renowned fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh, Shaina brings a unique blend of fashion and animal photography to her work.
Since 2006, Shaina has specialized in photographing domestic animals, both in studio and on location. Her graphic and modern approach results in playful, humorous images that personify her animal subjects. Shaina's work spans various productions, from advertising to pro bono projects with animal rescues. Tune in to hear about her incredible adventures, the inspiration behind her work, and how she combines patience and creativity to capture the perfect shot.
See all of Shaina's incredible work by visiting her website and giving her a follow on Instagram!
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