I am continually impressed by how thorough, thoughtful, and constructive you are when discussing people's work. I think it really helps the photographic community both learn from and celebrate each other's efforts. Thanks Ted!
Ted, thank you so much for the review and the info. I love watching this series and most of what you present on here is mind blowing to me. Hopefully I’ll be able to send you something else in the future. Until then, I can’t wait to learn more from you.
Triple kudos to the firefighter photographer: Engaging photos, being a first responder, and *doing it for free*! Volunteer firefighters are just that - they offer their services (and risk their lives) to others and the only compensation they receive is knowing they make a difference.
So much talent all around, thank you Ted Forbes for your great channel that inspire us all! Thank you also for pointing out how many times we over focus on sharpness and tech mistakes and so your comment on how many of the greatest photos have many technical flaws is key for us all to remember.
Ted….Been to the half price near Dallas myself… big location with a rustic feel inside…. And they are very aware of the price on old books …. “Hence locked up” seen a Keith Carter book in thier actually…. But lacked to be in good condition…..
Thanks for doing these weekly reviews of books and zines. I have found them to be highly motivational in getting me starting to get back out more than I have this past year. [... and I returned to a "Streets" workshop - this time in London] Joslin's work looks deeply artistic and evocative. But, too intense for moi for casual viewing. Be well.
Just wanted to add a suggestion on a little book on an early pictorialism photographer that was involved with the Photo-Secession group. The lovely photographer was Myra Albert Wiggins (1869-1956) and the book is titled "The Witch of Kodakery". I bought the book because I am interested in pictorialism photography and what I received was an amazing account of the art photography scene of the time along with some of her amazing images. One interesting aspect that even modern photographers will find interesting is how even then there was a struggle to be recognized and even today one's best work and most profitable images come from those from a more personal drive. Along with her work there is also some other great photographers mentioned that she worked with including other women of the day even in the pacific northwest. A small investment that i feel anyone interested into older styles of photography will enjoy and those into photography art history will as well.
Agree completely on not needing to be technically perfect. I bought the Larry Burrows Vietnam book and the stories the images tell are incredible without being clinically sharp and technically “perfect”
The Williams book is spectacular. He has another coming out this fall and has previously published 4 James Bond ON SET photo books that are exquisite. Williams is only one of two modern photographers that I collect every book they publish. Keith Carter is the other.
I have a silly rookie question: why do so many photo books go OOP and become hard to find? Do these simply not sell? Are they too obscure to justify print runs? And why don’t we have ebook editions, which should be a far easier and more affordable option? Much thanks in advance.
What something is worth, in monetary terms, is what people are willing to pay for it. Just because there are people on Amazon or Ebay trying to get $800 for a book, doesn't mean that anyone is going to pay even close to that and by extension, doesn't mean that it's worth that.
Hi, Love your channel, I've been watching it for years....I miss shooting Agfachrome 1000. Can I replicate this look with my D810.?? I still have my Nikon F6 but can't find a film to replace the Agfa Chrome 1000.... Any advice..?? Thanks a lot..
I just want to say that I love your channel, I love your content and above all, I love your perspectives about things. So full of interesting points! That’s a lot of love around here! Later 😊
Ted, really enjoy the series on printing. I recently came across an interview with a 21 year old who has been shooting and printing for over 8 years. I believe you will enjoy this. An American Cloud: Digicams + Fine Art Photography with Kaj O'Connell
Hi! I hope you do a vídeo on how to organize your catalog and workflow to archive and work on your photos. Right now I use Capture One sessions, one session for each day of shooting, but I dislike that I cannot "connect" photos from different sessions, nor I can visualice all my photos at a glance. Using a catalog and organize everything in folders could help? If someone could comment on this topic I would appreciate it a lot.
A lot of Dorthea Lang's (spelling?) photos are not technically perfect, but they are iconic. Candid photos can't always be perfect, but that doesn't really mater.
I am continually impressed by how thorough, thoughtful, and constructive you are when discussing people's work. I think it really helps the photographic community both learn from and celebrate each other's efforts. Thanks Ted!
I couldn’t agree more. Ted knows how to do it right. Unlike the sewer of negativity that social networks are.
Wow. What a great service you perform for the photography community.
Ted, thank you so much for the review and the info. I love watching this series and most of what you present on here is mind blowing to me.
Hopefully I’ll be able to send you something else in the future. Until then, I can’t wait to learn more from you.
Thanks for sharing Jay!!!
Triple kudos to the firefighter photographer: Engaging photos, being a first responder, and *doing it for free*!
Volunteer firefighters are just that - they offer their services (and risk their lives) to others and the only compensation they receive is knowing they make a difference.
So much talent all around, thank you Ted Forbes for your great channel that inspire us all! Thank you also for pointing out how many times we over focus on sharpness and tech mistakes and so your comment on how many of the greatest photos have many technical flaws is key for us all to remember.
Love your photo book series Ted.
Man, I love these videos. And the critique is so incredibly valuable.
This was fun! Love the work presented here!
Ted….Been to the half price near Dallas myself… big location with a rustic feel inside…. And they are very aware of the price on old books …. “Hence locked up” seen a Keith Carter book in thier actually…. But lacked to be in good condition…..
Love what you do....keep up the good work!
Greg's stuff is beautiful!
Thanks for doing these weekly reviews of books and zines. I have found them to be highly motivational in getting me starting to get back out more than I have this past year. [... and I returned to a "Streets" workshop - this time in London]
Joslin's work looks deeply artistic and evocative. But, too intense for moi for casual viewing.
Be well.
Just wanted to add a suggestion on a little book on an early pictorialism photographer that was involved with the Photo-Secession group.
The lovely photographer was Myra Albert Wiggins (1869-1956) and the book is titled "The Witch of Kodakery". I bought the book because I am interested in pictorialism photography and what I received was an amazing account of the art photography scene of the time along with some of her amazing images. One interesting aspect that even modern photographers will find interesting is how even then there was a struggle to be recognized and even today one's best work and most profitable images come from those from a more personal drive. Along with her work there is also some other great photographers mentioned that she worked with including other women of the day even in the pacific northwest. A small investment that i feel anyone interested into older styles of photography will enjoy and those into photography art history will as well.
Agree completely on not needing to be technically perfect. I bought the Larry Burrows Vietnam book and the stories the images tell are incredible without being clinically sharp and technically “perfect”
The Williams book is spectacular. He has another coming out this fall and has previously published 4 James Bond ON SET photo books that are exquisite. Williams is only one of two modern photographers that I collect every book they publish. Keith Carter is the other.
re the fire book, i like the portraits. maybe just include more of the scene with them.
I have a silly rookie question: why do so many photo books go OOP and become hard to find? Do these simply not sell? Are they too obscure to justify print runs? And why don’t we have ebook editions, which should be a far easier and more affordable option?
Much thanks in advance.
What something is worth, in monetary terms, is what people are willing to pay for it. Just because there are people on Amazon or Ebay trying to get $800 for a book, doesn't mean that anyone is going to pay even close to that and by extension, doesn't mean that it's worth that.
Hi, Love your channel, I've been watching it for years....I miss shooting Agfachrome 1000. Can I replicate this look with my D810.?? I still have my Nikon F6 but can't find a film to replace the Agfa Chrome 1000.... Any advice..?? Thanks a lot..
I just want to say that I love your channel, I love your content and above all, I love your perspectives about things. So full of interesting points! That’s a lot of love around here! Later 😊
Ted, really enjoy the series on printing. I recently came across an interview with a 21 year old who has been shooting and printing for over 8 years. I believe you will enjoy this.
An American Cloud: Digicams + Fine Art Photography with Kaj O'Connell
Thanks Robert! Kaj sent me one of his books...it'll be in an upcoming mail video!
Hi! I hope you do a vídeo on how to organize your catalog and workflow to archive and work on your photos. Right now I use Capture One sessions, one session for each day of shooting, but I dislike that I cannot "connect" photos from different sessions, nor I can visualice all my photos at a glance.
Using a catalog and organize everything in folders could help?
If someone could comment on this topic I would appreciate it a lot.
A lot of Dorthea Lang's (spelling?) photos are not technically perfect, but they are iconic. Candid photos can't always be perfect, but that doesn't really mater.
friday?
No kodak chemistry anymore , pass it on !
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