My Most Nerve-Racking Shoot

Discover the captivating world of celebrity portrait photography with renowned photographer Harry Borden. In this video, explore how a photo can transcend its frame and tell a powerful story, featuring the iconic Sir Bob Geldof, Bono and Richard Curtis. Dive into the art of portrait photography and film photography as we unravel the magic behind capturing more than just a photo.

[@mccosimon]

What a genuine, refreshing, wonderful channel this is. Thank you both.

[@fredandharryborden]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@joedlafferty]

What a lovely video. Not just a great insight into your approach, and honest reflection on your own vulnerability, as well as demonstrating a man at the top of his craft, but a deep, empathetic human connection. Thanks for sharing your very moving story of these interactions and photographs. We all long to be seen. To be noticed. To be loved. To be appreciated. And even iconic figures like Geldof must as well. With your gesture, spontaneously sending him the photos of his daughter, you touched something very deep in you both. Thanks. Joe (Dundee, Scotland)

[@fredandharryborden]

Thank you Joe what a lovely comment. 😊

[@Kevin_YouTube]

Incredible. Great narrative. Thank you

[@deegeeofpenryn]

Great story Harry and refreshing to know that it’s sometimes ok to meet your heroes 😉

[@Casualfulltime]

Another beautiful story and images. Very inspiring ❤

[@fredandharryborden]

Thank you!

[@audioupgrades]

The segment about Peaches was very moving. We never really know how life is going to turn out or which photo out of thousands that will become the most precious. Also, the photos of Bob from the second shoot are stunning , both in the way they were shot and what Bob is showing us.

[@fredandharryborden]

Thanks a lot! Appreciate the comment - I totally agree.

[@craigadams2190]

Lovely story.

[@fredandharryborden]

Thank you! 😁

[@dudless13]

Class act Harry - thoroughly enjoyed your chats to camera - this one is a bit more so, well done.

[@sadshoe]

Jesus Harry now you have me tearing up

[@jonathanosbaldiston9282]

Fascinating video. Very poignant and sad too. I'm only a rookie portrait photographer, but one of the reasons I like this genre so much is that I hope to record people for prosperity. Thanks for another great behind the scenes video.

[@fredandharryborden]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@Hatnap22]

That's an amazing episode Harry. Always have admired Bob Geldof and loved the humanity and sensitivity shown by you at such a difficult time. On a side note, photographed Bob when he visited UCC many years ago, a Pr gig so not that much interaction. I did ask one of his "people" if they could ask if he'd sign a cd (cheeky), which he kindly did. A lovely keep sake to have from (imho) a great person. As ever thank you for sharing.

[@fredandharryborden]

Lovely story. Thanks for watching and commenting really helps us out!

[@alandargie9358]

I enjoy all your videos (and your photography!) but this one was especially wonderful. What a great insight into Sir Bob's personality and your mutually respectful relationship. Very moving too about poor Peaches.

[@fredandharryborden]

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@jonbuscall8901]

Just brilliant. Thank you

[@fredandharryborden]

Thank you too!

[@ScottGamble1]

What a brilliant story. Thanks for sharing it. I'm not at all surprised about Bob's connection and response. He's a class act like you.

[@fredandharryborden]

Thanks a lot!

[@alf1ash9]

Such a privilege that you share these stories and images with us. Hope some day that you can put them together in your own Gregory Heisler style book. Cheers mate

[@fredandharryborden]

Thanks a lot mate! Definitely well get a physical book on this side of his work down the line!

[@kennymcleish]

Incredible story. What a kind thing to do to send the Peaches pictures and I love how that kindness was returned.

[@fredandharryborden]

Thanks for watching Kenny! 😁

[@JanAnton]

The "Peaches" moment was indeed very moving... very nice piece! Thanks guys.. Could I have a little wish, I would love to hear about some current works, if possible, of course..

[@fredandharryborden]

Thanks for the comment! Our videos on Jeremy Clarkson and Keir Starmer were shot this year. We also have Ottolenghi video coming soon!

[@_GhostGarden_]

How many photographers have tried to get Bono to take his glasses off for glare haha. Another fantastic video, thank you for these stories.

[@r423sdex]

Imagine trying to get Jeff Lynne to do it.

[@martinlawrence8427]

Love Bob Geldof! Great episode Harry!

[@alanbell2156]

Did you ever photograph Paula?

[@harryborden6077]

No, I never met Paula.

[@alanbell2156]

@harryborden6077 I think she would have been fascinating to photograph. Sadly, the whole thing with Paula turned out to be nothing short of a Shakespearean Tragedy.