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Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness

PRETTY CURIOUS | How Can I Take Hotter Photos?

Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness

Sony Music

Self-improvement, Society & Culture, Comedy, Education

4.9 • 21.6K Ratings

🗓️ 22 January 2024

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Ryan Rudewicz (aka @rudepolaroids) is *the* expert in capturing your inner glow on film. NYC’s hottest nightlife photographer and Jonathan go behind the lens to talk about Polaroids, the magic of physical photos, and the joy of documenting Queer community on camera. Plus, are iPhone .5 pics meh or major? Ryan Rudewicz (better known as Rude Polaroids) is a Polaroid and film photographer based in Brooklyn capturing Queer nightlife, drag, and portraits. He is the winner of the 2023 Glam Award as New York's Best Nightlife Photographer. Ryan had his first solo gallery exhibit last summer in Provincetown and will be returning to Studio Lacombe for his second solo exhibition August 23rd - September 2, 2024. Ryan is on Instagram @rudepolaroids and on Twitter @rudepolaroids. You can find more information about Ryan’s work here. Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to learn more about the products from this episode, or head to JonathanVanNess.com for the transcript. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Find books from Getting Curious and Pretty Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn. Our senior producers are Chris McClure and Julia Melfi. Our associate producer is Allison Weiss. Our engineer is Nathanael McClure. Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

On BBC I player, you need to watch, you need to listen, new year, new TV.

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I like it.

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Head back to school for some bad education.

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Babe, the dress code was practical.

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I'm practically perfect, Jinks.

0:14.0

Uncover hidden secrets with the tourist.

0:16.0

My boyfriend Elliot, he lost his memory.

0:18.0

If I've done something to all of you, I'm sorry.

0:20.0

And take on a new challenge with the traitors.

0:23.0

Where faithful and traitors do battle.

0:26.0

Watch on BBC I Player.

0:31.0

Embracing the icy crisp winter air warming your hands with a Starbucks

0:36.7

wrapping up in snugly layers upon layers. The signs are all there.

0:41.3

You're entering your cozy era.

0:43.2

And there's nothing cozier than the limited edition Starbucks Arm and Viscotti Oat L'Late.

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A new smooth and warming twist on a classic.

0:51.0

Whatever era you're in, find your perfect order in store on Star. on a Hey curious people, people, people.

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Hey curious,

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people. Hey curious people,

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welcome to Pretty Curious, our podcast on all things beauty

1:15.4

This week we're talking to award-winning nightlife photographer Ryan Rudewitz

1:20.0

Ryan Rudewitz is a Polaroid photographer based in Brooklyn, New York.

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