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Harry Borden In-depth Interview (Part 1) | The Man Behind the Lens

In Part 1 of this in-depth conversation, I sit down with renowned portrait photographer Harry Borden to explore the personal history and emotional undercurrents that shaped his creative life. Best known for his powerfully intimate portraits of politicians, actors, and cultural figures — including work published in outlets such as The Observer and The Guardian — Harry has built a career on capturing presence, vulnerability, and truth. But before the recognition and the assignments, there was a childhood — and a father whose influence left a lasting mark. In this first chapter of our two-part interview, we discuss: • The moment he “caught the bug” for photography • The complicated influence of his father on his identity and ambition • The psychology behind his approach to portraiture • What it means to photograph someone honestly This is not just a conversation about cameras or career milestones — in our in-depth conversation, Harry shares sharp insights into portrait photography while speaking with surprising candour about his life and formative relationships. What emerges is a revealing portrait of the man behind the lens. If you’re interested in portrait photography, creativity, or the emotional forces that shape an artist’s life, this conversation offers a rare and candid insight. Part 2 will expand on Harry's process, philosophy, and his photographing of high-profile subjects in even greater depth. — CHAPTERS 00:00 Coming up... 00:21 Introduction 01:46 Welcome Harry! 02:00 Jumping right into The Epstein Files 02:11 Sarah Ferguson looks like a prostitute? 04:22 The problem with celebrities 06:18 Photographers living the 'high' liife 07:48 The shrinking world of celebrity photography 09:04 What kind of photographer does Harry think he is? 10:28 Do we need a "safe word"? 11:08 Harry's Origin Story: Life on a Pig Farm 11:43 The role of Harry's father 17:57 The influence of classic films 18:34 Harry gets serious about school 20:22 Harry's epiphany 21:13 Did Harry set goals for success? 22:12 Harry can be irritating 23:26 Warren is shooting for the stars! 24:16 Was Harry's father supportive? 26:42 The importance of Harry's children 28:32 Harry's dad's reaction to his book, "Survivor" 32:45 Harry's dad was an unhappy man 34:06 Our parents help shape who we are 35:26 Success with The National Portrait Gallery 38:35 Harry's Personal Style 42:23 Harry's dylexia informs his graphic sensibilities 44:41 Harry works quickly 45:57 Harry's style is like improvising jazz 47:28 Fitting Stephen Merchant into tight spaces 48:36 The joy of improvisation 51:01 Building a rapport with celebrities 53:01 Adrien Brody likes Hip-Hop 54:17 Harry annoys Fred 54:51 Photographing Johnny Marr of The Smiths 55:50 Coming up in Part 2 Interview by Warren Shepherd Portrait Photographer | Toronto / UK All images © Harry Borden (unless otherwise noted) ======================================= CONNECT WITH ME: • Check out Harry and Fred's YouTube channel:    / @fredandharryborden   • Visit my website: https://www.warrenshepherdphotography... • Read my BLOG - "Behind The Lens": https://www.warrenshepherdphotography... • Say hello: warren@warrenshepherdphotography.com • Book a Discovery Call: https://warrenshepherdphotography.pix... • Instagram:   / warren_shepherd_photography   • LinkedIn:   / warrenshepherdphotography   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... • Threads: https://www.threads.com/@warren_sheph... 🔔 Subscribe for more videos on meaningful photography, creativity, and connection