What really happens when Hollywood legends, rock icons, prime ministers and royalty step in front of the lens?
Hosted by Hugo Burnand – official photographer to King Charles III – and Cambridge Jones, described as Britain’s answer to Annie Leibovitz, Double Exposure is your backstage pass to the world of photography. It’s like overhearing conversations at an exclusive after-party, where stories about life and art are shared, and the truth behind some of history’s most iconic images is revealed.
They’ve photographed everyone from Al Pacino and Ozzy Osbourne to Victoria Beckham and the late Queen, capturing the faces that have shaped our culture. Now, Hugo and Cambridge lift the curtain on how those portraits – and some of the greatest images of the last century – really came about: what went right, what nearly went wrong, and how instinct, trust, timing (and yes, a touch of luck) turned fleeting moments into unforgettable pictures.
Each episode is part masterclass, part confessional – blending behind-the-scenes anecdotes with hard-won wisdom. Expect lighting secrets, compositional tricks, the psychology of working with power and fame, and the delicate art of putting a subject at ease. You’ll also meet the photographers who inspire them - and uncover the untold stories behind Hugo and Cambridge themselves.
In a world awash with snapshots, Double Exposure shows you how to truly see – and once you’ve heard these stories, you’ll never look at a photograph in quite the same way again.
Visual references:
Visit https://instagram.com/hugoandjones to see the photographs discussed 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
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What really happens when Hollywood legends, rock icons, prime ministers and royalty step in front of the lens?
Hosted by Hugo Burnand – official photographer to King Charles III – and Cambridge Jones, described as Britain’s answer to Annie Leibovitz, Double Exposure is your backstage pass to the world of photography. It’s like overhearing conversations at an exclusive after-party, where stories about life and art are shared, and the truth behind some of history’s most iconic images is revealed.
They’ve photographed everyone from Al Pacino and Ozzy Osbourne to Victoria Beckham and the late Queen, capturing the faces that have shaped our culture. Now, Hugo and Cambridge lift the curtain on how those portraits – and some of the greatest images of the last century – really came about: what went right, what nearly went wrong, and how instinct, trust, timing (and yes, a touch of luck) turned fleeting moments into unforgettable pictures.
Each episode is part masterclass, part confessional – blending behind-the-scenes anecdotes with hard-won wisdom. Expect lighting secrets, compositional tricks, the psychology of working with power and fame, and the delicate art of putting a subject at ease. You’ll also meet the photographers who inspire them - and uncover the untold stories behind Hugo and Cambridge themselves.
In a world awash with snapshots, Double Exposure shows you how to truly see – and once you’ve heard these stories, you’ll never look at a photograph in quite the same way again.
Visual references:
Visit https://instagram.com/hugoandjones to see the photographs discussed 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
Inside the World of Cecil Beaton Part 2: Photo Deep Dive
Double Exposure
38 minutes
3 weeks ago
Inside the World of Cecil Beaton Part 2: Photo Deep Dive
In part 2 of their Cecil Beaton special, Hugo Burnand and Cambridge Jones
dive deeper into the photographer’s extraordinary career, exploring his wartime photography and his creative triumph with My Fair Lady. Inspired by the Cecil Beaton exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London, they analyse some of his most iconic portraits including of artist Salvador Dali, and fellow photographer Richard Avedon. They discuss Beaton’s ambition, contradictions, and enduring influence before revealing a surprising personal connection between Beaton and Cambridge.
How did Beaton blend photography, theatre, fashion, drawing and design to
shape 20th-century visual culture?
What we cover in this episode:
Cecil Beaton at war
Commissioned by the Ministry of Information
Iconic Blitz imagery and its global impact
How Beaton’s photographs helped shape public opinion during WWII
The tension between photojournalism and staged artistry
The Power of a Single Image
The wounded child photograph published internationally
How subtle framing choices changed the emotional impact
Why even great photographers struggle to choose “the best” frame
Beaton’s Hollywood years
“Hollywood hero lighting” and radical composition choices
Beaton’s fascination – and discomfort – with Hollywood beauty culture
Embracing colour
Early colour fashion photography for Vogue
Red-on-red fashion portraits and bold stylistic risks
How Beaton adapted to colour while maintaining a graphic eye
Theatre, film and My Fair Lady
Beaton’s return to prominence through stage and costume design
Winning Oscars for My Fair Lady
Why this period marked his true creative renaissance
Art beyond photography
Beaton as a draftsman, diarist, designer, and visual storyteller
Retouching photographs by hand with brushes and ink
The role of drawing and painting in shaping his photographic vision
Personal Revelations
A surprising real-life connection between Cecil Beaton and Cambridge Jones
Reflections on legacy, influence, and forging your own creative path
Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World is at the National
Portrait Gallery until January 11.
Hosted by royal photographer Hugo Burnand and celebrity portrait photographer Cambridge Jones, Double Exposure is the podcast that gives you a new angle on life through the lens of photography. Follow us 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.exposure@raconteur.tv
Series producer: Eve Streeter
Managing editor: William Miller
Music by Eclectic Sounds
A Raconteur Studios production
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Double Exposure
What really happens when Hollywood legends, rock icons, prime ministers and royalty step in front of the lens?
Hosted by Hugo Burnand – official photographer to King Charles III – and Cambridge Jones, described as Britain’s answer to Annie Leibovitz, Double Exposure is your backstage pass to the world of photography. It’s like overhearing conversations at an exclusive after-party, where stories about life and art are shared, and the truth behind some of history’s most iconic images is revealed.
They’ve photographed everyone from Al Pacino and Ozzy Osbourne to Victoria Beckham and the late Queen, capturing the faces that have shaped our culture. Now, Hugo and Cambridge lift the curtain on how those portraits – and some of the greatest images of the last century – really came about: what went right, what nearly went wrong, and how instinct, trust, timing (and yes, a touch of luck) turned fleeting moments into unforgettable pictures.
Each episode is part masterclass, part confessional – blending behind-the-scenes anecdotes with hard-won wisdom. Expect lighting secrets, compositional tricks, the psychology of working with power and fame, and the delicate art of putting a subject at ease. You’ll also meet the photographers who inspire them - and uncover the untold stories behind Hugo and Cambridge themselves.
In a world awash with snapshots, Double Exposure shows you how to truly see – and once you’ve heard these stories, you’ll never look at a photograph in quite the same way again.
Visual references:
Visit https://instagram.com/hugoandjones to see the photographs discussed 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
