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Episode Synopsis
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
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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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