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The Paris Chong Show

Leica Gallery Curator Paris Chong. Hosts a talk show delivered by video + podcast talking with her artsy-fartsy friends...and don"t forget Disco, her second son.

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00:52:25

Ray Barbee on Skateboarding, Photography, and a Life...

The Paris Chong Show ·

2026/02/04

Paris Chong sits down with her good friend, the multi-talented Ray Barbee, to discuss his new book, “The Joy is Capturing the Journey.” Ray, renowned for his legendary career as a professional skateboarder and a gifted photographer, explains how the book's title reflects his passion for documenting his blessed life and the sheer fun he finds in the process, from shooting to printing in the darkroom. The conversation also touches on his enduring career in skateboarding, including his

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00:04:09

17,000 Steps | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2026/01/29

Photographer Dennys Ilic reveals the intense physical demands of his work, sharing that he logged 17,000 steps during a single concert shoot—the equivalent of walking from downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica—while burning 1500 calories. He also discusses his preferred gear for concert photography, explaining why he uses the Leica SL series cameras for their superior low-light performance and smaller file sizes, which is necessary when shooting 5,000 photos a day. The conversation lightens as Paris

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00:02:26

Capturing Adams-esque Landscapes | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2026/01/26

Photographer Dennys Ilic and Paris Chong dive into the challenging art of capturing truly breathtaking landscapes, reminiscing about the beautiful, yet elusive, scenery of Joshua Tree. The conversation quickly shifts to the technical side as Dennys discusses his preference for the Leica SL3-S for its superior low-light performance during concert shoots, leading to an incredible recap of his time on the road with Alanis Morissette, including the "jaw-dropping" experience of photographing

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00:04:24

The Hidden Joys of Photography | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2026/01/21

Photographer Dennys Ilic discusses his passion for candid photography and his dream of working as a unit stills photographer on major sci-fi and fantasy projects like *War Hammer 40K* or *Highlander*, fueled by his love for gaming culture. He shares his experience as a boutique publisher, noting the continued success of his first book, *Men of Science Fiction*, and the logistics of managing his book stock in Australia, which he may visit at Easter instead of Christmas due to show preparations. The

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00:03:45

Behind the Lens : Alanis Morissette Photo | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2026/01/14

Photographer Dennys Ilic proves why he's one of the most generous people in the industry, surprising Paris with not one, but two beautiful fine-art prints! He presents an iconic, recent shot of Alanis Morissette currently plastered all over Las Vegas for her residency, as well as a stunning older portrait of Liv Tyler, both printed on exquisite William Turner paper. They also share a funny moment over Dennys' signature "den bread" gift. This clip captures a wonderful, heartfelt

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00:45:17

Dennys Ilic, From Hollywood Headshots to Marvel...

The Paris Chong Show ·

2026/01/07

The incredibly talented and generous photographer ****Dennys Ilic joins host Paris Chong. Dennys shares insights into his world, from his passion for charity work—including an upcoming event for Heal the Bay with the Property Brothers' Drew and Linda Scott—to his history with the famous TV personality, whom he first met doing headshots before the show even existed. He also opens up about his personal 'exotic location only' rule for shooting weddings, a policy that has taken him to Italy

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00:03:57

Film vs. Digital | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/12/10

Jeff Dunas and Paris Chong contrast the deliberate, psychologically significant process of film photography, with its 36-shot limit, against the expansive, sometimes less focused, nature of digital. Dunas recounts his role in connecting fellow photographer Ralph Gibson with Leica, a company Dunas has worked with since the early eighties, and he is encouraged to submit his own work for recognition. The conversation pivots to the Palm Springs Photo Festival, which Paris Chong notes was the start of

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00:03:56

Unexpected Fame | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/12/08

Jeff Dunas's career in nude photography, which he says he is "famous for" if you’re older. He recounts his work for Playboy in his late teens. Dunas showcases his book of nudes, a 30-year collection spanning from 1970 to 2016, noting that the photos were all shot with Leica M-series cameras (M3s and M6s), mostly in Europe. He also discusses his other books made during COVID, revealing he self-designed and printed them using the service Blurb to create high-quality "dummies"

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00:04:02

From Secrets to Solidarity | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/12/04

Jeff Dunas and Paris Chong discuss how, especially within the Leica community, photographers now embrace networking and shared passion, contrasting with an earlier time when professionals guarded their secrets. Dunas emphasizes that the Palm Springs Photo Festival's portfolio reviews were designed as a "job fair" to facilitate career-changing connections, and they muse over the unique culture of Leica users who treat their cameras as both a professional statement and a valued object,

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00:03:55

Dubai: A Forest of Cranes | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/12/02

Jeff Dunas and Paris Chong discuss their travel experiences and connections to the photography world. Dunas describes his trip to Dubai, noting the massive construction with a "forest of cranes" and the surreal nature of the man-made environment. The conversation then shifts to Paris Chong's upcoming trip to the House of Leica in Greece, which is happening right before her international gallerist meeting in Wetzlar, Germany. They then discuss Hossein Ani, the founder of the Loosies and

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00:48:49

Jeff Dunas, Passion Projects, Publishing Art Books,...

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/11/27

Paris Chong welcomes back renowned photographer Jeff Dunas, who dives into the photographic books he produced during the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily from his archive. These projects include a small, limited-edition book with publisher Nazraeli called *Highway 61 to Honeyboy*, a Renaissance garden book, and a collection of his American pictures. He discusses the changing landscape of photo book publishing, particularly the unique crowd-sourced model used by Michelle from Minor Matters, who also

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00:03:53

The Timeless Impact of Clueless | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/11/17

Costume designer Mona May's new book celebrates the 30th anniversary of the movie *Clueless*. Mona May confirms that she wrote the book with the help of a ghostwriter, a fashion writer who lives in Los Angeles and understood the book's themes of friendship, girls, and fashion. The conversation details how Mona May designed the book, which is a "coffee table book" with pictures, process discussions, and interviews with actors and the director, taking about a year to put together

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00:03:31

'Clueless' Costume Secrets Revealed! | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/11/17

Costume designer Mona May dives into the iconic fashion of *Clueless*, revealing how she transformed Jane Austen's *Emma* into a high-fashion, colorful aesthetic for 1990s Beverly Hills high schoolers, moving past the era's grunge trend with plaids, Mary Janes, and berets. She discusses her continued work with cast members like Alicia Silverstone and shares her concerns about the struggles facing the film industry in Los Angeles as productions increasingly move to places like Bulgaria and

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00:04:21

Missed Opportunity: 'Barbie Should Have Been Mine!' |...

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/11/12

Costume designer Mona May (Clueless, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion) and Paris Chong lament over the missed opportunity for Mona May to have been the costume designer for the *****Barbie* movie. They dive into the complexities of forming relationships in the industry, the grueling life of production (including Paris's one awful experience on the set of *Starship Troopers*!), and why dating in LA is so tough. Mona May is also crowned the "Queen of the Nineties" as she lists

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00:02:44

The Power of Costume Design in Film | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/11/10

Costume designer Mona May explains the immense power of costume design, noting that an actor's clothing instantly conveys their character's "psychology" and socio-economic status. She pulls back the curtain on her process, revealing her large team of artisans—including pattern makers, tailors, and dyers—that allows her to manage large projects like Enchanted and typically stay off-set, contrasting this with the constant presence required for the frequent changes in Clueless. Mona

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00:29:32

Mona May, Costume Designer of “Clueless” and Your...

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/11/05

Costume designer Mona May joins Paris Chong to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic film "Clueless." Mona shares insights into her creative process for the movie's memorable fashion, including Alicia Silverstone's 63 costume changes, and how the script, based on Jane Austen's "Emma," influenced the high-fashion yet youthful looks. She discusses reinventing 90s grunge with plaids, Mary Janes, and berets, drawing inspiration from runways while adapting for

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00:04:34

Over the Moon: My Best Career Year Yet! | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/10/27

Alan Schaller candidly discusses his "meltdown" during the COVID-19 lockdown, attributing it to the sudden halt in his extensive work-related travel. He reveals that this period of confinement led him to purchase a vintage Aston Martin, jokingly referring to it as an "early midlife crisis" car, which initially brought more mechanical woes than joy.Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Alan Schallerhttps://youtu.be/XeQEMtOU4pEhttps://www.theparischongshow.com🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew

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00:04:15

Big Announcement: Top Curator for New Photography App...

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/10/24

In this exciting clip, Paris Chong expresses her profound excitement about her new role as top curator for Alan Schaller's innovative photography company, Irys. She shares the backstory of the company's name, inspired by a beautiful flower, and eagerly anticipates the launch of this groundbreaking platform designed to support photographers.Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Alan Schallerhttps://youtu.be/XeQEMtOU4pEhttps://www.theparischongshow.com🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠

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00:03:41

The Struggle of Photographers in the Digital Age |...

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/10/22

Alan Schaller discusses the challenges photographers face in the digital age, particularly concerning book publishing. He highlights how many photographers are resigned to not publishing books due to low royalties (often under 10%) offered by traditional publishers. Schaller then introduces Irys's innovative business model, which aims to pay artists a 50% royalty on book sales, making it a "game-changer" for the industry. He also details Iris's plans for physical galleries and

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00:04:19

That First Big Purchase | Show Clip

The Paris Chong Show ·

2025/10/20

Alan Schaller recounts the significant moment of purchasing his first Leica camera for $10,000, describing the physical sickness he felt due to the cost and his hesitation to open the box for six days. He also shares anecdotes about accidentally dropping a friend's camera and his current collection of four cameras, highlighting his tendency to "smash" them into things during his photographic endeavors.Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Alan

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