Double Exposure
Double Exposure
Raconteur Studios
How photographers see beauty: debunking the ‘unphotogenic’ myth
39 minutes Posted Oct 28, 2025 at 4:00 am.
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Think you’re “just not photogenic”? Think again. In this episode, Cambridge and Hugo break down why the idea of being unphotogenic is a myth. Discover a photographer’s insider tips for feeling confident on camera, posing naturally, and capturing the best version of yourself.
 
Find out about a photogenic equation, breaking out of the “doom loop” and posing tips that actually work.  Plus, photographing Bruce Oldfield, Princess Alexandra and how the pursuit of beauty ideals leads to an alarming place.
Hosted by Hugo Burnand, King Charles's official portrait photographer, and Cambridge Jones, called Britain's answer to Annie Leibovitz, Double Exposure is the podcast that brings you a new angle on the world we live in through the lens of photography - plus learn some photography tips along the way. 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
Managing editor: William Miller
 Music by Eclectic Sounds
 A Raconteur Studios production
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