Photographing Roger Stone, with Jesse Dittmar
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In this episode, New York City based photographer Jesse Dittmar joins me to share a "behind-the-scenes" perspective on a session with celebrity and disruptor Roger Stone. Jesse photographed Mr. Stone prior to his incitement and subsequent incarceration. Jesse has an interesting perspective on Stone's personality before the incitement.
The photo shoot took place in Stone's NYC apartment and Jesse shares a bit about his process when working under the restrictions of limited time, an unknown environment, and an unpredictable subject.
About Jesse Dittmar:
Jesse Dittmar is a portrait photographer working with publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post and brands like Apple and Hulu. The New Yorker, People, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, and New York Magazine have all published his work.
He has photographed the most accomplished figures of the 21st century, including Denzel Washington, Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Tom Hanks, Patti Smith, David Letterman, the cast of Star Wars, and hundreds of more. Typically, using black and white film, Jesse's photographs invoke a sense that one is standing in front of the subject along with him.
He humanizes our most renowned figures and photographs those who are not famous in an equalizing manner. His portraits are iconic in their simplicity and intimacy.
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