Mathieu Bitton, a Grammy Award-winning photographer, sits with Paris Chong to discuss his recent travels and work, including his upcoming book, "Paris Blues." He has been to various locations, including Paris, London, and several African countries, often accompanying Dave Chappelle on his shows and safaris.
Bitton's photography captures personal moments and experiences, aiming to evoke emotions and memories.Bitton's "Paris Blues" book is a deeply personal project, featuring photographs and stories from his childhood and career. He shares insights into his creative process, including the challenges of writing the foreword and editing the vast collection of photos.
The book also includes contributions from notable figures like Naomi Campbell, who wrote the foreword, and David Ritz, who provided feedback on the writing.Throughout the conversation, Bitton expresses his gratitude for the opportunities he's had to work with talented artists like Dave Chappelle and Lenny Kravitz.
He emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and trust in his collaborations. Bitton also discusses his passion for producing vinyl editions of albums, which has led to Grammy nominations and awards. He reflects on his journey as a photographer, highlighting the importance of hard work, dedication, and seizing opportunities.
Episode Timestamps
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:45) Tell Us Where You've Been
(00:02:46) Paris Blues
(00:05:58) Did You Use AI?
(00:11:51) The Forward
(00:16:59) The Grammys
(00:25:40) How To Get A Steady Job
(00:27:45) Two Biggest Prince Fans
(00:28:41) Paris to Malibu
(00:33:01) New Work
(00:37:16) Upcoming Shows
(00:43:04) Where To See Mathieu Bitton CandyTman
(00:47:42) Outro
Links to Mathieu Bitton
- Link to Mathieu Bitton's Website
- Link to Mathieu's Photo Website
- Link to Mathieu's Instagram
- Link to Mathieu's Twitter
- Link to Mathieu's Facebook
- Link to Mathieu's IMDB
Links to Articles
- "Paris Blues" show at Leica - Link
- "Darker Than Blue" show at Leica - Link
- Mathieu's Grammy Profile - Link
🎵 Music by Andrew Raiher
📸 Shot & Edited at Visible Audio Studios
