Lens to Lens
A podcast series of in-depth conversations between a multitude of artists discussing their process, passions and pastime–giving them a place to explore their love of photography and more.
Curated by Maachew Bentley + 35s & 45s
Episode 003: Mahaneela & Maachew Bentley
In this episode, Maachew Bentley joins us again with his friend & fellow photographer, Mahaneela to talk about culture experiences, food, travel and more…
Mahaneela is a multidisciplinary artist from London with roots in Ghana, India and Jamaica. Her work explores the themes of diasporic history, music and culture, with a focus on the black experience and emphasis on depicting black and brown people in modes of joy and happiness.
Maachew is an evolving creative birthed & raised in Queens, New York. His pursuits interweave photography, private curation, and music production into a hybrid of expressions on and offline. In 2020, he launched the radio extension of Street Dreams Magazine as Music Director.
Episode 002: Pierre & Maachew Bentley
In this session we sat down and listened to a convo between multidisciplinary artists Pierre and Maachew Bentley. They touch on everything from photography and new creative endeavors, to travel and NFTs…
Pierre is a photographer, filmmaker, cultural documentarian, and multimedia consultant. As a native of Queens, New York, his forte lies in capturing street scenes, cultural movements, intimate celebrity moments, as well as live sporting events and is often deemed as one of the premier contemporary chroniclers of New York City life.
Maachew is an evolving creative birthed & raised in Queens, New York. His pursuits interweave photography, private curation, and music production into a hybrid of expressions on and offline. In 2020, he launched the radio extension of Street Dreams Magazine as Music Director.
Episode 001: Fela Raymond & Joonbug
In this episode we sit in on photographer Fela Raymond & multidisciplinary artist Joonbug diving into shooting photography through 2020, film selection options, work place changes following 2020 movements, music selection and more…
Fela is both a photographer and creative director from Nigeria, currently based in Texas. With influences from moments of traveling - he takes film with him everywhere, focusing on traditional photographic style, symbolic of the meticulous and steady development of the humanity he captures.
Joonbug works full-time as a visual creative, based in Oakland, California—by way of Dallas Texas, and Jamaica, West Indies. He has carefully cultivated his skills for illustration and design; a quirky wit and hand-styled approach gives his work vibrant soul and character.