Photographic Memory with GarçonJon

In this episode, Albert Watson shares his Photographic Memory: a fashion image he took as part of a campaign for Blumarine in Miami in 1989.

Albert is one of the most prolific artists of the last century as he blends art, fashion and commercial photography to create stark, powerful images. His celebrity portraits include Alfred Hitchcock, Steve Jobs, Kate Moss, Prince, Michael Jackson, Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger with his work featuring on more than 100 covers of Vogue. His accolades also include an OBE from the Queen, a lifetime achievement award from the Royal Photographic Society and even a Grammy.

Albert turned 80 this year and his career spans nearly 60 years. In the conversation he covers his education in Scotland and his later move to Los Angeles and then New York City, where he currently resides.

In conversation with Vogue, Mr Porter & New York Times photographer Jonathan Daniel Pryce aka GarçonJon.

Find more info on the guests and photographs mentioned in this episode below:

Web:
https://photographicmemory.show/

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In this episode, Nick Wooster shares his Photographic Memory: the images of Bruce Weber he admired in magazines as a teenager.

Nick Wooster is a fashion consultant based in New York City. His career reads like a who’s who of fashion with over 30 years working for Barney’s New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren - spanning retail, buying and design.

Nick has a cult following for his personal style, featuring on Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed List. He explores how it felt to become a street style star at 50 years old, his struggle with addiction and observing cultural shifts in New York City.

In conversation with Vogue, Mr Porter & New York Times photographer Jonathan Daniel Pryce aka GarçonJon.

Find more info on the guests and photographs mentioned in this episode below:

Web:
https://photographicmemory.show/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/garconjon/

In this episode, Nigel Cabourn shares his photographic memories: a photo of the British explorers en route to Antartica in 1952 and an image of his father taken in Burma during WWII. These photographs provided the inspiration for two of his menswear collections and caused him to reflect on his life’s work and passion.

Nigel Cabourn is an English menswear designer and is a legend in his own lifetime. With over 50 years experience, he has attracted a cult following after developing a unique brand that combines technical workwear, British heritage and vintage military design.

Over the years Nigel’s amassed a collection of over 4000 vintage menswear items and 6000 reference books which is explored in the conversation along with his passion for music from the 1960s, travel, history and sport.


In conversation with Vogue, Mr Porter & New York Times photographer Jonathan Daniel Pryce aka GarçonJon.

Find more info on the guests and photographs mentioned in this episode below:

Web:
https://photographicmemory.show/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/garconjon/

17. Ian Treherne shares his photographic memory: the infamous image of James Dean walking across a rainy Times Square, NYC. The photograph was created by Dennis Stock for LIFE Magazine in 1955 and Ian has felt an attachment to the image, the story behind it and the subject since he was a child.

Ian Treherne is a portrait photographer based in the UK and has a genetic condition called RP Type 2 Usher Syndrome, meaning he is legally blind and deaf. Due to this, he has faced incredible hardship and yet has an attitude of optimism and strength.

Ian explores these challenges, which led him to depression and suicidal ideation, how he manages to overcome them and discusses a turning point in his life, when he was asked to give a keynote speech at a TED X conference. He has worked with the likes of Rankin, Channel 4 and the Paralympic Games, spreading a message of inclusivity and speaking our for the rights of the disadvantaged.

In conversation with Vogue, Mr Porter & New York Times photographer Jonathan Daniel Pryce aka GarçonJon.

Find more info on the guests and photographs mentioned in this episode below:

Web:
https://photographicmemory.show/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/garconjon/

16. Daniel W Fletcher shares his Photographic Memory: imagery from his brand's AW19 fashion campaign shot in California by Fabien Kruszelnicki.

Daniel is a London based contemporary menswear designer. He graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2015 and in only a few years has built one of the most successful young labels in the UK.

In 2020 he was a contestant on the Netflix series 'Next in Fashion' with Alexa Chung and Tan France, successfully lasting all the way to the finale.

In conversation with Vogue, Mr Porter & New York Times photographer Jonathan Daniel Pryce aka GarçonJon.

Find more info on the guests and photographs mentioned in this episode below:

Web:
https://photographicmemory.show/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/garconjon/

Episode 15. Wendy Ewald shares her Photographic Memory: an image taken by an Indigenous boy in Mexico on large format Polaroid film.

For more than 40 years, Wendy has put cameras in the hands of children to help them look at their lives, their families and their communities, specifically encouraging them to make images of their fantasies and dreams.

In conversation with Vogue, Mr Porter & New York Times photographer Jonathan Daniel Pryce aka GarçonJon.

Find more info on the guests and photographs mentioned in this episode below:

Web:
https://photographicmemory.show/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/garconjon/

Episode 14. Simon Murphy shares his Photographic Memory: an image of The Beatles by Linda McCartney.

Simon is a photographer based in Scotland and is known for his arresting street images as well as celebrity portraits including the Dalai Lama, Noel Gallagher and John Hurt. We discuss his latest project documenting the most ethnically diverse neighbourhood in Glasgow and finding career success during the pandemic.

In conversation with Vogue, Mr Porter & New York Times photographer Jonathan Daniel Pryce aka GarçonJon.

Find more info on the guests and photographs mentioned in this episode below:

Web:
https://photographicmemory.show/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/garconjon/

Episode 13. Alisson Wood explores her Photographic Memory: an image of herself in the high school play taken at 17 years old, at a time when she began to be groomed by her English teacher.

Alisson is a professor of creative writing at NYU and author of the memoir 'Being Lolita'. In this episode we talk about the #MeToo movement, surviving sexual abuse and the process of writing her book.

In conversation with Vogue, Mr Porter & New York Times photographer Jonathan Daniel Pryce aka GarçonJon.

Find more info on the guests and photographs mentioned in this episode below:

Web:
https://photographicmemory.show/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/garconjon/

Episode 12. Derek Ridgers explores his Photographic Memory: an image of Ronald Reagan and President Gerald Ford in Los Angeles, 1974.

Derek is a photographer who has taken portraits for magazines including The Face and NME. He started his professional career in the 1970s photographing youth culture on the streets of London.

In this episode we talk about the challenges of shooting on the street and how his career developed into being a music photographer shooting the likes of Kylie Minogue, Nick Cave, Snoop Dogg and the Spice Girls.

In conversation with Vogue, Mr Porter & New York Times photographer Jonathan Daniel Pryce aka GarçonJon.

Find more info on the guests and photographs mentioned in this episode below:

Web:
https://photographicmemory.show/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/garconjon/

Episode 11. Ayishat Akanbi explores her Photographic Memory: an early image from childhood.

Ayishat Akanbi is best known for her work in the music industry, styling artists like Labyrinth and featuring in magazines like GQ & Dazed. In recent years, she's gained a following for sharing her philosophy on life, psychology and politics leading to a new career as a talking head on shows for BBC and CNN.

In this episode she explores the influence Street Etiquette tumblr has on her personal style, the work of Mary Ellen Mark and how the murder of her brother changed her as a person.

In conversation with Vogue, Mr Porter & New York Times photographer Jonathan Daniel Pryce aka GarçonJon.

Find more info on the guests and photographs mentioned in this episode below:

Web:
https://photographicmemory.show/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/garconjon/