Recorded live on October 26, 2025, at the Prince Pre Fame Photography UK Exhibition in London, this episode features Chopin in conversation with renowned photographer Robert Whitman and his manager Eliona Cela. Together, they revisit the making of Whitman’s extraordinary 1977 portraits of Prince, exploring the stories, emotions, and artistry behind the lens that captured one of music’s most enigmatic talents before fame struck.
The discussion also opens up to the audience, with thoughtful questions from attendees sparking deeper insights into Whitman’s creative process, his memories of working with Prince, and the challenges of preserving photographic history in the digital age.
Interwoven throughout are interviews with exhibition visitors, offering heartfelt reactions to the photographs and reflections on Prince’s enduring influence on art and culture.
All content for PPUK Podcast is the property of Prince Party UK and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Recorded live on October 26, 2025, at the Prince Pre Fame Photography UK Exhibition in London, this episode features Chopin in conversation with renowned photographer Robert Whitman and his manager Eliona Cela. Together, they revisit the making of Whitman’s extraordinary 1977 portraits of Prince, exploring the stories, emotions, and artistry behind the lens that captured one of music’s most enigmatic talents before fame struck.
The discussion also opens up to the audience, with thoughtful questions from attendees sparking deeper insights into Whitman’s creative process, his memories of working with Prince, and the challenges of preserving photographic history in the digital age.
Interwoven throughout are interviews with exhibition visitors, offering heartfelt reactions to the photographs and reflections on Prince’s enduring influence on art and culture.
PPUK Podcast - Season 2 Episode 6 - Robert Whitman Interview
PPUK Podcast
31 minutes 27 seconds
1 month ago
PPUK Podcast - Season 2 Episode 6 - Robert Whitman Interview
Join Lee from PPUK as he sits down with legendary Prince photographer Robert Whitman for a special in-depth interview. They discuss Robert’s iconic 1977–78 photoshoots with Prince, the stories behind the images, and what it was like capturing the future superstar at the very beginning of his career. Robert also shares exclusive insights into his work, upcoming projects, and his connection to Prince’s enduring legacy. Plus, stay tuned until the end for a big announcement about an upcoming Robert Whitman x PPUK event you won’t want to miss!
PPUK Podcast
Recorded live on October 26, 2025, at the Prince Pre Fame Photography UK Exhibition in London, this episode features Chopin in conversation with renowned photographer Robert Whitman and his manager Eliona Cela. Together, they revisit the making of Whitman’s extraordinary 1977 portraits of Prince, exploring the stories, emotions, and artistry behind the lens that captured one of music’s most enigmatic talents before fame struck.
The discussion also opens up to the audience, with thoughtful questions from attendees sparking deeper insights into Whitman’s creative process, his memories of working with Prince, and the challenges of preserving photographic history in the digital age.
Interwoven throughout are interviews with exhibition visitors, offering heartfelt reactions to the photographs and reflections on Prince’s enduring influence on art and culture.
