Bill Bernstein: Portraits from Disco Era (Studio 54), Paul McCartney Personal & Celebrity Photographer

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A prolific celebrity photographer that has shot the likes of Paul
McCartney, Studio 54, and the disco era joins the show!


Bill starts the show by explaining where his love of photography
came from, the darkroom days, along with those that influenced
him besides his father. How his career began in the 70’s at
Village Voice, his first assignment that is an eye-opening
moment, and the research he does prior to shooting anyone. 


Studio 54: Was it really like everyone said it was and did you
look forward to going there each time to get more pictures? 2001
Odyssey where the iconic Saturday Night Fever dance floor was.
Bill tells what the clientele was there in addition to talking
about the fascination of the disco era and if he enjoys that
genre of music. 


How did he become Paul McCartney’s personal photographer for 15
years, what it was like working with him in which he was given
all-access to Paul everywhere! The secret to making A list
celebrities look unguarded in his work and having the opportunity
to speak in 2017 at the Library of Congress. 


Bill has many books (see show notes) as we speak about Disco
& The Last Dance. The difficulty of choosing which
photographs to use and a story behind one of his portraits of
three guys and one girl on a couch in Studio 54. Bill tells about
his exhibits, his idea which is excellent for a possible future
project. Keep your eyes open for this one! 


We close with the bass thumping disco club-Paradise Garage!


Bill Bernstein Links:


Bill Bernstein Website: https://www.billbernstein.com/


Bill Bernstein Fine Art: https://www.billbernsteinfineart.com/


Buy the book- The Last Dance:
https://www.billbernsteinfineart.com/warehouse-new-york-city-printers/standard_products/last-dance-photographs-by-bill-bernstein?product_gallery=131361&product_id=4177423


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