Double Exposure

• Let there be light

  Light is the heart of every photograph, shaping mood, emotion and meaning — whether softened by clouds, glowing at golden hour, or reduced to the stark contrasts of black and white. In this episode of Double Exposure, photographers Hugo Burnand and Cambridge Jones unpack how light works, from simple tricks with natural daylight to Rembrandt’s timeless mastery. Along the way they share stories, practical advice, and humour — even straying into Karl Lagerfeld’s view of black and white, Leo Tolstoy on light and shadow and Henri Matisse on colour. From the essentials of natural light photography and portrait lighting to the creative possibilities of continuous sources and simple studio setups, Hugo and Cambridge offer insights for photographers at every stage. They explore how black-and-white photography delivers enduring impact, why daylight remains king, and how emotion matters as much as technical skill. Whether you’re learning the basics of aperture and shutter speed or refining your professional lighting techniques, this wide-ranging conversation is packed with ideas to help you see and capture light differently. Learn how to: ·       Use daylight and window light to create timeless portraits ·       Understand the differences between golden hour and blue hour ·       Embrace clouds as nature’s softbox ·       Avoid common mistakes with contrast and skin tones ·       Bring emotion as well as technique into every photograph ·       Appreciate why black-and-white photography remains so powerful Follow Double Exposure, the podcast that brings you stories about life and art from the world of photography, on Instagram @hugoandjones to see the photographs featured in each episode or visit the Double Exposure podcast on YouTube. 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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• How to be photogenic

  Most of us hate having our photo taken, but there are simple rules that can make a world of difference. In this episode, celebrity photographer Cambridge Jones and royal insider Hugo Burnand explore what it really means to be photogenic — from discovering your best side to understanding how light, lens choice and perspective can transform a portrait. Along the way, they share the secrets behind flattering angles, why Princess Diana looked different in the press than in person, and how confidence and relaxation unlock true beauty on camera. Expect candid stories featuring Joan Collins, Nigella Lawson, Helen McCrory, John Hurt and more, as Cambridge and Hugo reveal how they capture not just a face, but the essence of a person. Follow Double Exposure on Instagram @hugoandjones to see the photographs from each episode, or catch the podcast on YouTube. Got a photography question of your own? Send it via Instagram or email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• What's it like to photograph the King?

  Royal photographer Hugo Burnand shares the full story behind the official portrait of King Charles III - taken inside Windsor Castle in 2023. With 20,000 copies destined for public buildings across the UK and Commonwealth, this wasn’t just any photo – it was the photograph. Co-host and fellow royal photographer Cambridge Jones sits down with Hugo to uncover the intense preparation, creative vision and technical challenges that went into capturing the King inside the dimly lit Grand Corridor. From scouting the perfect royal setting and conducting test shots, to navigating palace protocol and dealing with potentially controversial visual details, Hugo takes us behind the curtain of royal portrait photography. Visual References:Follow Double Exposure on Instagram @hugoandjones⁠ to see the photographs discussed, or visit the Double Exposure podcast on YouTube. 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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• Steal from the world's greatest photographers

  Naked Yves Saint Laurent by Jeanloup Sieff, David Bailey’s Kray twins... what can we learn from some of the greatest photographs ever taken? Double Exposure is the podcast that brings you stories about life and art from the world of photography. In this episode award-winning celebrity photographer Cambridge Jones and Hugo Burnand, King Charles III’s official photographer, reveal the secrets behind their favourite and most influential photographs and the techniques you can steal. Topics covered: - Irving Penn: Cambridge and Hugo share their admiration for Penn, including a portrait of his wife Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn – called the world’s first supermodel – and how a photograph of salad through his lens becomes a work of art. Steal his S-shapes and simplicity! - David Bailey: How Bailey’s iconic Kray Twins portrait broke conventions by cropping heads and creating punchy, high-contrast black and white photos. - Richard Avedon: They explore Avedon’s legendary portraits, including his sensual photo of director Michelangelo Antonioni with his wife Erica, and the magical “Dovima with Elephants”. - Jeanloup Sieff: Hugo advocates for Sieff’s sensual black-and-white work, from the bold Yves Saint Laurent nude ad to his sometimes controversial photographs of the female form. Cambridge and Hugo explore the respectful collaboration behind Sieff’s nudes and his mastery of light and printing. - André Kertész: Cambridge celebrates his minimal, pattern-focused Chez Mondrian photograph and the power of reducing visual complexity. - Henri Cartier-Bresson: The pair unpack the myth of the “decisive moment” via the photographer’s iconic action shots, reflecting on authenticity, cropping, and finding extraordinary moments in ordinary places.   Visual references: Visit https://instagram.com/hugoandjones to see the photographs discussed.   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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• Group photos: supermodels, that Oscars selfie and crowd power

  What do Vogue supermodels, Hollywood A-lister Bradley Cooper and the Tiananmen Square Tank Man have in common? They each hold a secret to mastering the notoriously difficult group photograph. Hugo Burnand, King Charles III’s official photographer, loves taking group photos. Co-host Cambridge Jones, once called 'the Brit’s answer to Annie Leibovitz' hates them. Can Hugo win him over with iconic group shots from history including fashion magazine covers, the 2014 Oscars selfie that ‘broke the internet' and workmen eating their lunch on a skyscraper beam 850ft above Manhattan in 1932?  Meanwhile Cambridge shares the 'cheats' behind his group photographs of pop bands Take That and the Stereophonics, along with pro tips on how to improve your own group photographs.  Plus, fancy a creative challenge? Send Cambridge and Hugo your recreation of a classic group photo! Perhaps you could be the next Peter Lindberg, Irving Penn or Annie Leibovitz… sometimes magic shows up in the chaos of a crowd. Email us at the address below or send via Instagram. Follow Double Exposure, the podcast that brings you stories about life and art behind the world’s most iconic photographs, on Instagram @hugoandjones to see the photos featured in this episode – plus, want answers to your own photography questions? Send them to Cambridge and Hugo via Instagram or email at [email protected]   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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