Nowadays it is much, much more difficult to photograph people in public. People are sensitised and it could be possible to get into trouble with the law if you photograph people on the street, in cafés nowadays. Unfortunately, there are so many people who don't want to be photographed! Photographers know this and yet as a photographer you don't know whether a person wants to be photographed or not. But if you ask whether someone wants to be photographed or not - then the magic of the moment is already destroyed. That's why I say. Photographers today have it much harder!
But so many people don't want to be photographed! I know that. Back then it was easier, but nowadays you're threatened with a police report if you take a photo of someone who complains about it afterwards.
I read The Americans for the first time in high school and it was a magnificent revelation - as much now as I'm sure it was then. These were pictures unsatisfied with the romanticism of the American image of itself, ones that wanted to pry beneath the surface and expose what people didn't want to look at. A magnificently necessary book from a magnificently necessary artist. May he rest in peace and may his work echo through the ages.
Some people have a way about them that makes you feel so comfortable. Robert is definitely one of those people. This video made me feel good, he seemed like a wonderful guy.
Nowadays it has become difficult. People definitely refuse, and you can get into trouble because people don't want to be photographed... I know that from my own experience.
Nice interview. But please, please forget this kind of naive background music which makes videos like this the same category like a kid's influencer video for home crafting or something. It simply doesn't work.
Totally agree with his statement that photographing every day helps you get better. Not only at knowing your equipment but "seeing" photographically so Lady Luck shines down more often. As HCB said, "your first 10,000 pictures are the worst." With today's digital age, the number probably needs to be more like 100,000!
60 pictures of day..of course it has to work out...but you need to have the eye to choose, to pick out the photographs take work for you, that "speak" to you when you look at the contact sheet. That process of editing the photos, to get the right ones, that is were the art is, that is what separates an artist for just anybody taking a photo.
I dont think he was thinking of art when he photographed.. There is no time to think about any phony art when you hands and spinning mind are trying to keep up with reality to maybe catch something at the speed of life.
I really enjoy letting people borrow my copy of The Americans, they're usually mesmerized by the content. Other than The Family of Man, is there a more influential book of photography in the 20th Century? Probably not.
Robert Frank, whose raw, spontaneous images made him one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, has died at the age of 94. Robert Frank groundbreaking work is "Americans". This photo was first published in France in 1958 and is called "Les Americains".www.dianjinwa.com/video/40956.html
I also love photography. The video shows a very, very simple person who pursued his passion as a photographer. I don't find any intellectual flavour in this video, but photographers are attentive contemporary witnesses who capture with photos what has otherwise been forgotten.
I just wish this was longer. Could listen to him for hours.
Nowadays it is much, much more difficult to photograph people in public. People are sensitised and it could be possible to get into trouble with the law if you photograph people on the street, in cafés nowadays. Unfortunately, there are so many people who don't want to be photographed! Photographers know this and yet as a photographer you don't know whether a person wants to be photographed or not. But if you ask whether someone wants to be photographed or not - then the magic of the moment is already destroyed. That's why I say. Photographers today have it much harder!
Beautiful artist. Rest in peace Robert.
But so many people don't want to be photographed! I know that. Back then it was easier, but nowadays you're threatened with a police report if you take a photo of someone who complains about it afterwards.
I read The Americans for the first time in high school and it was a magnificent revelation - as much now as I'm sure it was then. These were pictures unsatisfied with the romanticism of the American image of itself, ones that wanted to pry beneath the surface and expose what people didn't want to look at. A magnificently necessary book from a magnificently necessary artist. May he rest in peace and may his work echo through the ages.
Thank's for this lovely interview. The big man are simple and bigger.
Some people have a way about them that makes you feel so comfortable. Robert is definitely one of those people. This video made me feel good, he seemed like a wonderful guy.
He informed my youth and my life long love of photography.
so thankful for these, rewatch them weekly!!!
May this legend rest in peace. He inspired generations of photographers as well as many more to come.
Nowadays it has become difficult. People definitely refuse, and you can get into trouble because people don't want to be photographed... I know that from my own experience.
Nice interview. But please, please forget this kind of naive background music which makes videos like this the same category like a kid's influencer video for home crafting or something. It simply doesn't work.
maybe when you get older you won't be so easily distracted. Maybe you will grow weary of finding the bad in something, who knows what you can be.
Yeah, the music is lame...very common these days.
i blame the fucking youtube copyright money bullshit
they need a music button u can hit lol
It’s not the end of the world.
wow what a great find... just keep taking pictures it has to work out right... love it!
Magnificent photos
Totally agree with his statement that photographing every day helps you get better. Not only at knowing your equipment but "seeing" photographically so Lady Luck shines down more often. As HCB said, "your first 10,000 pictures are the worst." With today's digital age, the number probably needs to be more like 100,000!
great video, Robert Frank also has lots of great books published after the Americans as well. Definitely worth a read.
"... you take, you know, sixty pictures every day, so ... it _has_ to work out."
Inspiring - a true Master! thanks for sharing! 🤠🙌🎥💫
Love your photography and your channel! I have been getting more and more into photography recently and LOVE it!
RIP Legend
Robert Frank: proof that some angels become great photographers.
60 pictures of day..of course it has to work out...but you need to have the eye to choose, to pick out the photographs take work for you, that "speak" to you when you look at the contact sheet. That process of editing the photos, to get the right ones, that is were the art is, that is what separates an artist for just anybody taking a photo.
very true and often looked over, sometimes its hard to choose but like he says, you know when you took a good one.
I dont think he was thinking of art when he photographed.. There is no time to think about any phony art when you hands and spinning mind are trying to keep up with reality to maybe catch something at the speed of life.
I really enjoy letting people borrow my copy of The Americans, they're usually mesmerized by the content. Other than The Family of Man, is there a more influential book of photography in the 20th Century? Probably not.
Wonderful man
Robert Frank, whose raw, spontaneous images made him one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, has died at the age of 94. Robert Frank groundbreaking work is "Americans". This photo was first published in France in 1958 and is called "Les Americains".www.dianjinwa.com/video/40956.html
Great video, but jeez why that cutesy music?
Sasha Wolf interviewing?
The Alpha and Omega the MASTER thank you Robert Frank.
super art
Nice video!
when did this interview take place?
This was shot in 2015.
💯💥🌏💥💯
When was this from exactly? Boy Robert looks sooo old.
nice
RIP
I also love photography. The video shows a very, very simple person who pursued his passion as a photographer. I don't find any intellectual flavour in this video, but photographers are attentive contemporary witnesses who capture with photos what has otherwise been forgotten.
60 Pictures everyday, It has to work out!
I thought he was taking the 130’s for a ride on the incline?
3:15 Today he'd take 2000 pictures a day, "thanks" to digital...
I would have enjoyed this better without the silly music
Lived to be 94... adrenochrome?
RIP