Harry Borden on Creating Portraits That Matter | In-Depth Interview Part 2

Описание: In Part 2 of my in-depth conversation with renowned British portrait photographer Harry Borden, we move beyond career milestones and into the deeper motivations behind the work.

Harry reflects on the emotional weight behind his portraits, the personal experiences that shaped his vision, and what separates a good photograph from one that truly resonates. We talk about vulnerability, long-term personal projects, and the responsibility that comes with photographing another human being.

If Part 1 explored how Harry found photography, Part 2 explores why he continues to do it.

This is a thoughtful and intimate conversation about craft, meaning, and legacy.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Coming Up…
00:27 Introduction
00:57 You can't teach "The Personal Touch"
02:37 What makes a good portrait?
06:20 Kevin Garnett
07:31 Jarvis Cocker and the ones that “failed to launch"
10:35 Photographing Celebrities - access is elusive
13:50 Warren literally reaches for the stars
14:50 Referencing Andy Gotts' unique approach to Celebrity Portraits
15:28 The reality of Andy Gotts' origin story
15:57 The frustration of veteran's advice
16:30 The changing business
19:25 Harry asks Warren why he wants to photograph celebrities
21:07 Why Harry favours personal projects
22:21 A big turning point
24:37 Where would Harry's career be without his celebrity portraiture?
25:25 Celebrity is a mask that eats into the face of the wearer
26:23 Warren clarifies his stance on his desire to photograph celebrities
27:21 Harry gets philosophical and talks about his personal projects
33:40 "Single Dads"
35:13 "On Divorce"
35:49 What's been the impact of Harry's personal projects
39:03 Harry and Fred's YouTube channel
40:34 Harry picks his favourites
41:15 The Spice Girls
42:00 Michael Hutchence - Richard Branson - Björk
42:33 Be careful what you wish for...
44:10 Who is "Alternate Universe" Harry?
44:55 Harry has a "Characterful Head"
45:19 Harry's Nickname
46:07 Harry's advice for new photographers
49:47 “The Most Important Ingredient”
50:04 A fond farewell…
50:37 Outro

Interview by Warren Shepherd
Portrait Photographer | Toronto / UK
All images © Harry Borden (unless otherwise noted)
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