The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography
The Candid Frame, hosted by Ibarionex Perello, features in-depth conversations with photographers about living a photographic life rather than gear. It has 705 episodes released roughly every 20 days, with a median length of about 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll.
Long-running photography conversations with an engaged, craft-focused audience
- 705 episodes of in-depth interviews with working photographers, rated 4.8 on Apple Podcasts from 674 ratings
- Median episode runs about an hour, giving sponsors room for a full host-read
- Audience is focused on the craft of photography rather than gear, suited to considered brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form conversation
- Tone
- thoughtful, intimate
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed shows no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent episode titles are conversations about photography with named guests.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ibarionex.net/thecandidframe |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id127842171 |
| RSS feed | thecandidframe.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 73 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| TCF Ep. 666 - Gerald Cyrus | 2026-10-07 | 57 min |
| TCF Ep. 665 - Emilia Martin | 2026-09-22 | 58 min |
| TCF Ep. 664 - Lee Shulman | 2026-08-26 | 1 h 7 min |
| TCF Ep. 663 - Bill Wishner | 2026-07-30 | 1 h 3 min |
| TCF Ep. 662 - Kayla & Micah Green | 2026-07-07 | 1 h 22 min |
| TCF Ep. 661 - Shivam Pandey | 2026-06-21 | 1 h 10 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 20 days.
Each week host Ibarionex Perello brings in-depth, intimate and thoughtful conversations with photographers on living a photographic life. A welcome alternative to gear talk, the show provides insight and inspiration to anyone who has a passion and love for photography. A must listen.
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About The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography
The Candid Frame is a long-running podcast hosted by Ibarionex Perello, offering in-depth, intimate conversations with photographers about living a photographic life. The feed lists 705 episodes since 2006, with a biweekly to 20-day cadence and a median length of roughly 60 minutes. The website at ibarionex.net/thecandidframe describes the show as an alternative to gear talk.
Apple Podcasts shows 674 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, which suggests a small but highly engaged listener base. Audience figures are estimates only, based on rating volume and show age: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors or funding links, so the show has no visible advertising history.
The show suits camera, lens and photography education brands seeking a considered, craft-focused audience. An estimated host-read mid-roll rate of about $90 to $630 per episode is based on the listed download range.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography
How much does The Candid Frame charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $630. Exact rates are set by the host and are not published in the feed.
What is The Candid Frame about?
The Candid Frame features long conversations with photographers about their work, creative lives and approach to the craft. It deliberately focuses on the photographic life rather than equipment reviews.
How do I contact The Candid Frame about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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