Photographing royalty: the real story

“Sometimes I take photographs which are never seen by the public.” What is it like being allowed into the inner sanctum to photograph royalty? It’s a privilege only a handful of people have ever had… now you can go behind the lens with world-renowned photographers Hugo Burnand and Cambridge Jones as they reveal the secrets of photographing the British royal family, including King Charles III and the late Queen Elizabeth II. Hugo, the official portrait photographer to the King, reflects on over two decades of capturing some of the monarchy’s most iconic images. He discusses the unique "professional friendship" he’s built with King Charles, and why the unspoken connection between photographer and subject – the “bounce” – is essential to a great royal portrait. Cambridge shares his own experiences photographing the late Queen and the King, and what happens during the “talking bit.” Is photographing royalty different to other public figures like actors and musicians? Perfect for fans of photography, royalty, and behind-the-scenes storytelling, this exclusive and intimate episode offers rare insight into a world few ever witness. Plus, how to light a portrait, the power of reflectors and why British photographers have an international cache.   Follow Double Exposure on Instagram @hugoandjones to see the photographs featured in each episode – plus, want answers to your own photography questions? Send them to Cambridge and Hugo via Instagram or email at double.exposureATraconteur.tv   Series producer: Victoria Shepherd Executive producer: Eve Streeter Managing editor: William Miller   Music by Eclectic Sounds   A Raconteur Studios production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Cambridge Jones and Hugo Burnand take you into the world of royal and celebrity photography. “Photography is a love affair with life – and that’s what we’re doing on this podcast. We’re having a love affair with life through the lens.” What’s it like to photograph Al Pacino, Victoria Beckham, the King, the Queen? Cambridge and Hugo are two of Britain's leading photographers and have captured the most iconic faces of our time: royalty, rock stars, Hollywood actors and prime ministers. Now they reveal what really goes on behind the camera. It's like eavesdropping at an exclusive after-party: full of legendary anecdotes, inside stories and the untold dramas behind history’s most celebrated portraits. Along the way they share tips and techniques – from lighting and lenses to timing and trust – to help you elevate your own photography. In an age where billions of photos are taken every day, Double Exposure pulls back the curtain on getting the perfect shot. Hugo and Cambridge explore the history, psychology, and artistry of photography, including the great photographers who inspire them. And as masters of revealing the inner life of their famous subjects, as they turn their focus on each other, their own extraordinary backstories are revealed. Follow Double Exposure on Instagram @hugoandjones to see the photographs featured in each episode – plus, want answers to your own photography questions? Send them to Cambridge and Hugo via Instagram or email at double.exposure@raconteur.tv     Series producer: Victoria Shepherd Executive producer: Eve Streeter Managing editor: William Miller Music by Eclectic Sounds A Raconteur Studios production