The Paris Chong Show

Photographer Barbara Davidson, on a story for The Globe and Mail, travels across the US. In Coldwater, Michigan, she is surprised to find a large Yemeni community and capture a photo of a Yemeni woman in a hijab at the fair, which visually represents a modern America. She also discusses her road trip experience, starting with an 18-hour traffic jam caused by a car accident, and their fascination with seeing how people live in different parts of the country.

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#photography #photojournalism #modernamerica

Barbara Davidson, a Pulitzer and Emmy Award-winning photographer, joins Paris on The Paris Chong Show. Davidson discusses her project for *The Globe and Mail*, where she traveled from Los Angeles to New York, documenting swing states and aiming to capture quintessential American scenes. She highlights her photo from Coldwater, Michigan, showing a woman in a hijab at a fair, reflecting the area's large Yemeni community and illustrating a "modern America".

Davidson also talks about her journey to becoming an American citizen, and the challenge of maintaining excellence in her work. Her three-week road trip took her to various locations where she observed the local economies and health infrastructures. She shares how she photographed victims of violence in Los Angeles, which led to her Pulitzer Prize and that this work came from a place of pain and healing, and how she transitioned to video, winning her an Emmy.

Davidson's upcoming show at Leica alongside Joel Meyerowitz will showcase a more artistic style, while also maintaining her social awareness. She sees herself as a "visual humanitarian," dedicated to telling people's stories. She is currently working on stories about senior evictions in Los Angeles, and the English/French tensions in Montreal. Davidson also reflects on how Instagram has changed photography, noting concerns about authenticity.

Show Notes:

www.theparischongshow.com/episodes/barbara-davidson-pulitzer-and-emmy-winning-photo-journalist-loves-la

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:26) Barbara Davidson

(00:01:28) Tell Us About This Photo

(00:03:48) The Road Trip

(00:05:16) Canadians

(00:06:19) Back to the Roadtrip

(00:11:30) Self Pressure

(00:15:29) Drew

(00:19:06) Art is Healing

(00:22:35) Pulitzer Show

(00:24:57) An Emmy, Film & Docs

(00:28:45) Funding As a Photographer

(00:30:47) Debt From the Vet

(00:31:41) Los Angeles

(00:35:26) Where to See More Barbara

(00:36:27) Photography in the Insta-Age

(00:38:36) Outro

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Caruso's early experience with photography and film began at home, where he learned to operate a projector and watch films. The film "The Magnificent Ambersons," directed by Orson Welles, sparked his interest in lighting and cinematography and inspired him to pursue a career in the film industry. He started a film production company at 15, making commercials and industrial documentaries, and later joined the union as a still photographer. His journey in the film industry was shaped by his father's equipment, his mother's support, and his own passion for the art of filmmaking.

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#setlife #film #photography

The importance of a still photographer is highlighted when Caruso recounts a director's relief at his arrival. The director was confident that with Caruso on set, he no longer had to worry about the stills for publicity or marketing. Caruso also shares how he got the opportunity to work with Robert Zemeckis on "Death Becomes Her" because Zemeckis saw his work on Ron Howard's crew and "figured that if you're working with Ron, then that's who we want to work with." This further emphasizes the importance of reputation and connections in the film industry.

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Phillip Caruso

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#setlife #director #photography #zemeckis #ronhoward

Phillip Caruso's mother supported his interest in photography and film. She kept his father's Leica cameras and film equipment after his passing, recognizing her son's potential interest. When Caruso was young, he learned how to operate a projector and even started a film production company at the age of 15. He initially wanted to be a director of photography, but the path was long. He eventually joined the union as a still photographer, after facing rejections and learning about the importance of showcasing his work with contact sheets.

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Phillip Caruso

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#leica #film #setlife #photography

Phillip Caruso had a good working relationship with Sharon Stone, who never asked him to leave the set. He says that actors sometimes ask the still photographer to leave if they don't trust them, know them, think they are incompetent, or if the photographer thinks that the lighting is set up for them and not the film. Caruso was once called in to replace a still photographer who had been fired, after which the director expressed relief that he didn't have to worry about the stills for the movie anymore.

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Phillip Caruso

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#casino #film #setlife #movies

Phillip Caruso sits with Paris Chong to chat about some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Francis Ford Coppola, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Tom Hanks. He was able to work with these directors due to his reputation and connections. When Caruso was starting out, Robert Zemeckis wanted to work with him because he had worked with Ron Howard. When he asked Zemeckis how he got to him, he was told that they looked at Ron Howard’s crew and “figured that if you’re working with Ron, then that’s who we want to work with.”

Caruso started working in the film business at a young age. His father had been involved in the industry and left him a lot of equipment. Caruso learned how to work the equipment as a child and started making his own films at fifteen. He got his union card as a still photographer and started working with Dino De Laurentiis.

If you enjoy Hollywood stories, Phillip has a lot of them.

Show Notes:

www.theparischongshow.com/episodes/phillip-caruso-lifetime-film-enthusiast-and-set-photographer-of-your-favorite-movies

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:33) Phillip Caruso

(00:01:22) Working with Coppola

(00:07:40) You Call Robert Dinero "Bob"?

(00:09:53) Jumping Back to Casino

(00:13:14) Life On Set

(00:17:24) Becoming Set Stills

(00:26:02) Family

(00:28:02) Working With Ron Howard

(00:33:14) Far & Away

(00:34:02) The Funnest Movies to Work on

(00:36:29) Wine & TV Work

(00:40:10) More Ron Howard Stories

(00:42:10) Where To Find You

(00:44:09) One Last Question

(00:45:50) Outro

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📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

Nicholas talks about how he got into photography and his love for Leica cameras. He also discusses the differences between film and digital photography, and how technology has impacted the art form.

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#leica #photography #film

Paris Chong and Nicholas Kalikow discuss Michael Jackson's obsession with surgery and his work ethic. Paris shares her experience of grief after Michael Jackson's death and her theory about why he was obsessed with changing his appearance. They also touch on the dangers of cosmetic surgery and the pressure to conform to beauty standards.

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Nicholas Kalikow

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#surgery #candid #beauty

The conversation shifts to music. Nicholas shares a story about playing bass in a band with some guys who later became The Strokes. They also discuss their celebrity crushes and Paris tells a story about a girl she met who had butt implants.

Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Nicholas Kalikow

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🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/

📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

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