EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 1H 19M
Return to Film: Hollywood Glamour, Analogue Soul
from Behind The Lenz, A Photographers Life · host Andrew Risbey
Join Andrew this week on "Behind the Lenz" as he delves into the world of Paolo Ciccone, a master of 1930s Hollywood-inspired beauty and boudoir portraiture. From his North Italian roots to his home studio in Charleston, South Carolina, Paolo shares his fascinating journey, revealing why he traded a career in software engineering for the tangible art of film photography. Discover the magic of medium format cameras like the Mamiya RZ67, the allure of continuous lighting, and the deliberate artistry behind every high-contrast, black and white masterpiece. This episode explores the enduring power of classic glamour and the surprising advantages of a return to analogue in a digital world.
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Join Andrew this week on "Behind the Lenz" as he delves into the world of Paolo Ciccone, a master of 1930s Hollywood-inspired beauty and boudoir portraiture. From his North Italian roots to his home studio in Charleston, South Carolina, Paolo shares his fascinating journey, revealing why he traded a career in software engineering for the tangible art of film photography. Discover the magic of medium format cameras like the Mamiya RZ67, the allure of continuous lighting, and the deliberate artistry behind every high-contrast, black and white masterpiece. This episode explores the enduring power of classic glamour and the surprising advantages of a return to analogue in a digital world.
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