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. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Barbara Davidson https://youtu.be/RqMNUSaB36Y https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by �Andrew Raiher� https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at �Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #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 🎵 Music by �Andrew Raiher� https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at �Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com

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. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Phillip Caruso https://youtu.be/lZ6Xvndt6vw https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by �Andrew Raiher� https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at �Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #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 https://youtu.be/lZ6Xvndt6vw https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by �Andrew Raiher� https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at �Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #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 https://youtu.be/lZ6Xvndt6vw https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by �Andrew Raiher� https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at �Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #leica #film #setlife #photography