The Candid Frame
My unexpected obsession with conversations that matter.
It’s not every day you stumble upon a website that quietly, and completely, takes over your digital podcast life but that’s exactly what happened when I found The Candid Frame. a few yeara ago. What started as a casual listen quickly turned into something much deeper: a genuine addiction to thoughtful conversations, compelling stories, and the steady, guiding voice of Ibarionex Perello.
For anyone who’s never visited, The Candid Frame is far more than just a photography podcast, it’s a masterclass in human connection. Ibarionex sits down with photographers, artists, and storytellers from all walks of life, and the result is always the same: conversations that stick with you. These aren’t surface level chats or tech-heavy gear breakdowns. They’re explorations of life, creativity, perseverance, and identity, told through the lens of photography.
And that’s what hooked me. The authenticity. The vulnerability. The sense that I’m not just listening to someone’s career highlights, but stepping into their world for a moment seeing what shaped them, what drives them, and how they see the world through their camera and beyond.
It’s rare to find an online space that feels this nourishing. Every episode is like sitting across from someone in a quiet room, just listening, really listening to what they have to say. And Ibarionex? He’s a master at making that happen. His questions are insightful, empathetic, and often disarming in the best way. You get the sense that people open up to him not because they’re being interviewed, but because they’re being heard.
I honestly didn’t expect to get this hooked. But now The Candid Frame is a part of my routine, whether I’m commuting, editing, or just taking a walk, it’s the voice I return to. And every time I finish an episode, I leave feeling inspired, grounded, and hungry to create. Recently we went through a tought period as a family, listening to Candid Frame was a relief for me during the really difficult times, it really helped me. This became even more relatable for me, when Ibarionex talked with such emotion about the loss of loosing his home and belongings to the fires in L.A. It showed his willingness to bear all to his listeners, heart on sleeve, authentic and human. His pod cast that day really effected me, and reminded us all that there is always hope.
If you’re even remotely interested in photography, storytelling, or just good conversation, do yourself a favor and dive in. Just be warned, you might not come back the same and that’s exactly the point.