Berlin 1989: how Cambridge captured the fall of the Wall
How do you photograph history in the making – especially as a 22-year-old with no formal training? In this episode of Double Exposure, Cambridge tells Hugo his incredible story of photographing the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Armed only with a camera and his instincts, Cambridge arrived in Berlin just as the Iron Curtain began to crack.
Discover how he captured a defining moment in world history in 16 striking black and white street photographs – images that tell a powerful story of political change, human emotion and a profound psychological moment.
This episode explores the art of street photography, the power of visual storytelling, and how major historical events shape an artist’s eye. Whether you're an aspiring photographer or a history enthusiast, you'll learn how photography teaches us to see – and why your unique perspective matters.
Hosted by royal photographer Hugo Burnand and celebrity portrait photographer Cambridge Jones, Double Exposure is the podcast that gives you a new angle on the world we live in 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 [email protected]
Series producer: Eve Streeter
Music by Eclectic Sounds
A Raconteur Studios production
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Family portrait tips: capturing memories that last
Most of us agree — if your house was on fire, the family photos would be the first thing you’d save. In this episode of Double Exposure, photographers Hugo Burnand and Cambridge Jones explore why family photographs hold such emotional power — and how to take portraits that truly last.
They share professional family photography tips, from creating authentic smiles and managing reluctant children to avoiding classic family portrait mistakes (including Hugo’s now-famous six-finger rule). The pair also discuss the emotional pull of old prints versus digital albums, and how photographs become family heirlooms that outlive memory itself.
Whether you’re a professional photographer or just the family snapper, here's some practical advice, reflection, and a few lessons learned the hard way.
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].
Producer: Victoria Shepherd
Executive producer: Eve Streeter
Managing editor: William Miller
Music by Eclectic Sounds
A Raconteur Studios production
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A kidnapping, a farm and a camera. The improbable story of Cambridge Jones
What happens when the photographer becomes the subject? In this episode of Double Exposure, Hugo Bernard turns the lens on his co-host, portrait photographer Cambridge Jones, uncovering the life stories and influences behind his work.
Cambridge reflects on his unconventional upbringing – from being kidnapped as a toddler to growing up on a Welsh hill farm – and how these early experiences shaped both his memory and his way of seeing. Cambridge shares how his early years made him ‘insecure and a people-pleaser’ – and why these are useful skills as a photographer.
He describes how a first camera at 14 led to hundreds of photo albums, and how influences such as David Bailey and songwriter Eg White helped him hone his craft with no formal training.
In a moving and revealing conversation, Hugo prompts a revelation about Cambridge’s photoshoot with TV presenter Davina McCall. Plus there are lessons learned from photographing actor Tom Courtney and PR man Matthew Freud.
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.
Series producer: Victoria Shepherd
Executive producer: Eve Streeter
Managing editor: William Miller
Music by Eclectic Sounds
A Raconteur Studios production
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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
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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].
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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
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