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 and the Amalfi Coast for past clients, including Drew Scott.
Dennys dives into his recent six-month experience working as a stills photographer on a top-secret Marvel project, the Vision limited series, at the legendary Pinewood Studios in London. He reveals the striking contrast between the bustling film industry in the UK, where work is abundant, and the fiercely competitive market back in LA. This eye-opening difference has him seriously contemplating a permanent move to London, despite the challenges of immigration and the unexpected hot, humid weather—and the notable lack of air conditioning. Hear his take on the future of film production and why the grass might be greener across the pond.
The conversation wraps up with exciting news about Dennys's upcoming joint gallery show with actor Billy Zane, a reunion event that promises to be just as massive as their last, fire-hazard-inducing exhibition. Dennys discusses his creative pivot for the new show, moving away from commercial portraiture to a mix of striking landscape and architectural work. And, as always, he brings gifts, presenting Paris with beautiful prints of Alanis Morissette and Liv Tyler. Plus, don't miss the details on his unexpected side hustle: the unique and highly-demanded sourdough "Den Bread" that has friends and even Australian entrepreneurs urging him to turn it into a commercial business!
Episode Timestamps
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:33) Dennys Ilic
(00:01:28) Property Brother
(00:06:20) London's Calling
(00:10:49) Double Show 2 @ Leica Gallery
(00:15:55) Brought you a Present
(00:18:55) Moving is Hard
(00:23:12) Photo Subjects of Choice
(00:28:32) Dennys' Dream Job
(00:32:59) Revisiting
(00:36:00) Photos of Alanis
(00:40:28) Where to see more Dennys
(00:43:53) Outro
Links to Dennys Ilic
- Dennys Ilic's Website
- Dennys' Instagram
- Dennys' IMDB
- Dennys' Facebook
- Dennys' Youtube
- Dennys' Linkedin
- A Photo Gallery of Dennys' Work on Leica
🎵 Music by Andrew Raiher
📸 Shot & Edited at Visible Audio Studios
