Learning photography with Josef Koudelka

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  • Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
  • Welcome to another video and today we're taking lessons from the life and career of the great Josef Koudelka, touching themes such as the strength of the human spirit, photographing for ourselves and finding a heart amongst darkness.
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    Footage
    Josef Koudelka: Technique & Process
    • Josef Koudelka - Photo...
    Koudelka Shooting the Holy Land: Trailer
    • KOUDELKA: SHOOTING HOL...
    Josef Koudelka on Photography and Nationality
    • Josef Koudelka on Phot...
    Josef Koudelka at the Brooklyn Museum
    • This Place: Josef Koud...
    Music
    Last Kind Words Blues
    By Elvie Thomas and Geeshie Wiley
    covered by Sarah Rogo
    2021
    • Last Kind Words - gees...
    www.RogoTheWild.com
    rogothewild
    Tuke Bahh
    By Kalyi Jag
    1990
    The Seventh Heaven
    The Group Therapy
    1966
    Sweet Home Chicago
    Performed by Edward Phillips
    2019
    Video Breakdown
    00:00 Intro.
    01:23 By an anonymous Czech photographer, part one.
    04:56 Strength in the human spirit, part two.
    09:28 And Ulysses gazed at us, part three.
    11:48 Heart of Darkness, part four.
    13:45 Thank you & conclusions.
    Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.
    Under this guidance, I’ve created content which is guided towards the education, celebration and promotion of said photographs and photographers who have contributed immensely to the art of photography.
    An effort is made by the presenter, verbally and through the usage of links (in the video’s description) to encourage the audience to explore the work presented beyond the video and engage with said content through books, articles and relevant links to each photographer’s own social media.
    Therefore, I believe the inclusion of said images, footage and other sources can overall add depth and appreciation for the subject of the video whilst also enriching the visuals and dynamics of the it. All within what is within the fair use scope and UA-cam’s policies.
    “I try to be a photographer. I cannot talk. I am not interested in talking. If I have anything to say, it may be found in my images.”
    Josef Koudelka
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  • @TatianaHopper
    @TatianaHopper  Рік тому +29

    Thank you so much for watching, if you haven't grab one of the last available Madeira prints: thopper.uk/store 💫

  • @hans1187
    @hans1187 Рік тому +43

    This is the kind of photography content I was looking for. Eloquently presented, emotional but not sentimental, and not too academic. Thank you.

    • @Eler3
      @Eler3 10 місяців тому +2

      I agree 100%. Thank you T.Hopper.

  • @DI-cm5xc
    @DI-cm5xc Рік тому +84

    Excellent piece Tatiana, thank you for your continuing contributions to photography. One can only imagine the massive amount of work it takes to create these wonderful films.

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому +16

      Thank you so much for your comment, it is work but never hard work and never too much when we do what we love :)
      Glad you enjoy the video!

  • @AndreasWHold
    @AndreasWHold Рік тому +3

    I've owned my copy of "Exiles" for many years and after failing numerous times in my attempts to explain to others why this is such an important photo book I asked myself what exactly it is that makes it stand out. And I think you're right: it's the details and their relation to each other. I thought it's a certain mood in the images, created by the harsh contrasts, dark tones and the melancholy expressions in the faces of the people. But more than anything else it's the details that make the difference, some marginal, some dominant, some strange, weird, fragile, banal or highly symbolic. They're what makes us look closer and longer and what gives the photos a narrative depth. Thanks for the lesson and best wishes from Germany! I'm always glad when I see there's a new video of yours! Looking forward to the next one!

  • @gwpics
    @gwpics 13 днів тому

    I first saw Josef’s work at his Black Triangle exhibition in Prague and later spent a day with him Cardiff. Wonderful work at all levels.

  • @drnicolacolucci
    @drnicolacolucci Рік тому +8

    I am Italian risk manager, I spent years with my Pentax taking pictures of production sites in the Visegrad Region, Czech Republic included, how many remembers. Koudelka a real myth, thanks for your work. Keep us updated! Thanks, Nicola

    • @MJL7557
      @MJL7557 Рік тому

      anywhere we can view the photos?

  • @popcorny11
    @popcorny11 Рік тому +9

    One of my all time favourite “artists”. His personal backstory and context of how he works is what really elevates his work to another level.. personally, it gives me such deep introspective on our priorities and the way we live. While also embodying what the original purpose of “photography” is, to document and reveal to, expand the viewers understanding and awareness of what is going on around us.
    Once again.. thank you for your hard work!

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому +1

      Hello! Thank you so much for your comment and I would 💯agree with you because his photography touches so many aspects of the world that it brings awareness, understanding and unique perspectives onto the table and I personally love that he travelled so much and captured so much of the world, shows a lot of compassion, thank you for watching!

  • @JanAnton
    @JanAnton 7 місяців тому +1

    any idea of how we feel when the topic of invasion is discussed or shown is just next to none... such pain and sadness. Thanks for this, Josef is our national hero...

  • @nelmur
    @nelmur Рік тому +14

    It's clear that you are proud of the production value of your videos - and you should be. The fit and finish of your post production work and the attention to detail from the opening credits through to the closing remarks is fantastic. Thanks for putting so much into your work. You're the student that is ruining the bell curve for all of the others by working so much harder. I love it!

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Nelson! I really appreciate your comment as yes I always aim to do more and improve what I do! Thank you for watching, noticing and supporting the channel ☺️

  • @petercripps5556
    @petercripps5556 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for making this Tatiana. Koudelka is a photographer I’d not heard of. This is a great introduction to the man and his work and has certainly encouraged me to look further into him.

  • @SathyaPeacock
    @SathyaPeacock Рік тому +3

    I can’t thank you enough for continuing to bring inspirational works and lives to us, thank you Tatiana! You’re awesome :)

  • @roboldx9171
    @roboldx9171 Рік тому +5

    Another one of my favourite photographers. Thanks for this.

  • @johnhigginson5079
    @johnhigginson5079 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this, wonderfully put together, really informative. I can remember now the impact Gypsies had on me from the moment I turned the first page, that was 35 years ago. In my humble opinion Koudelka is number one, hard to imagine a photographer with a bigger heart and God given talent. Thank you again.

  • @Kokorba6iqta
    @Kokorba6iqta Рік тому +1

    Thank you for introducing me to the amazing work of Koudelka!

  • @winedemonium
    @winedemonium 9 місяців тому

    You know that feeling you get imagining, like in a dream, that you dust something off, lift the lid and realise its a chest full of treasure? As your heart pounds you unpack what is inside, one artefact at a time, with great care and attention. Despite having had an interest in photography for a long time, I have missed the opportunity - why?, I don't know - to see your videos until now. I watched the first yesterday, and have watched a few since. Your work is on a very special level - you are clearly both a practitioner, who understands the struggles of working with the medium across many formats, and also a deep thinker, an intellect, capable of approaching the subject with sensitivity, insight and compassion. Finally your work conveys the skill of a good editor, film producer - including all that comes with that . I'm just so impressed. Right now I am in binge mode, 'skimming' if you will. But when I have watched each video I know that I will be back to rewatch and take in what I have missed. So, many thanks Tatiana, for the gift of these videos, and I wish you all the best.

  • @1781rush
    @1781rush Рік тому +2

    Thank you for putting together this video. Such powerful work. As someone new to photography, I appreciate your content and introductions to amazing photographers like Josef Koudelka!

  • @gonzoexpress9885
    @gonzoexpress9885 Рік тому +2

    Beautifully researched and produced Tatiana. Your insights and knowledge shines through. Keep up the great work. Koudelka's contribution to humanistic photography is inspiring and exemplary.

  • @ChrisVidouras
    @ChrisVidouras Рік тому

    A truly great artist, his eye and presence have left a permanent mark in the timeline of the artform. Thank you for this video and cheers from Greece!

  • @kevinlack5634
    @kevinlack5634 Рік тому +3

    A fitting tribute to one of the photography greats delivered, as usual, in your informative and innovative style. Thank you :)

  • @syu9281
    @syu9281 Місяць тому

    Love your videos. The narrative, music, photos, editing, everything works together. Poetry.

  • @GeorgiosKalaydjian
    @GeorgiosKalaydjian Рік тому

    Very happy to see such a young Lady interested and active in Film and Analog Photography, Bravoo.

  • @sebastianfjorn
    @sebastianfjorn Рік тому +1

    the absolute perfect use of typography in this, love the sizing, style and layout.

  • @velibor83
    @velibor83 Рік тому +2

    Small correction. Photo at the minute mark 11:29 wasn't shot in Greece, it's the old bridge in Mostar, Bosnia. Bridge was destroyed during the Yugoslavian war 91-95.

    • @pivonroll
      @pivonroll 23 дні тому

      Was about to say the same, please correct it.

  • @simonabutusovart
    @simonabutusovart Місяць тому

    Excellent documentary, Tatiana, Bravo!

  • @rafagonzalez
    @rafagonzalez Рік тому

    One of my favorites photographers, his panoramic work is top notch!

  • @floramaggedon2806
    @floramaggedon2806 Рік тому

    A really beautiful film. Thank you for the joy. I love Josef Koudelka - one of my long time heroes!

  • @johnwatson8067
    @johnwatson8067 Рік тому

    Great video. I love Koudelka's work and your piece was a fitting tribute. Thanks for this.

  • @Walt.2013
    @Walt.2013 Рік тому

    The music you chose to accompany Koudelka's photos was perfect, reflecting alienation, nomadic lifestyle, hardship. Excellent presentation!

  • @camera1502
    @camera1502 Рік тому

    Great essay, thank you for making and sharing it. Joseph Koudelka remains such an inspiration to us all

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому

      He really is, honoured to be able to make this video :)

  • @abrooklyngirllinda
    @abrooklyngirllinda Рік тому

    Your channel is one of the best on YT. It really enhances my life watching your videos. And i know it must take so much time and effort to put them together though a labor of love for sure. Thank you!

  • @dirkpehrke9909
    @dirkpehrke9909 Рік тому +1

    I like your work a lot. Without you I and others would never have heard of someone like Koudelka. Thank you!

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for watching and glad you enjoyed Koudelka’s work!

  • @MegaUser1997
    @MegaUser1997 Рік тому +15

    Thanks a lot for this one!
    In minute 11:30 you show a picture of a broken bridge and next to it it says, that this picture is from Thessalonique. Im pretty sure that it is actualy from Mostar in Bosnia :)

  • @tomhofmann5277
    @tomhofmann5277 Рік тому

    So glad youtube decided I might like this.
    Excellent!
    Amazing!
    Looking forward to more.
    Thank you!

  • @ryejack
    @ryejack Рік тому

    I've been making my way through your photographer highlights, and I have to say, these are so well done, informative and enjoyable to watch! I've learned about several amazing photographers through your channel. Thank you for making these short documentaries, and please, keep them coming! Cheers!

  • @VladimirVanicek
    @VladimirVanicek Рік тому +1

    Beautiful video! Thank You!
    Greetings from Czech Republic 📷

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Vladimir! Much love to Czech Republic, lovely people, visiting next year ✨

  • @SrBalder
    @SrBalder Рік тому

    ¡Muchas gracias, Hopper!

  • @wheelgordes8253
    @wheelgordes8253 Рік тому

    Thank you for the quality content, it's nice to have youtube channels for photographers that are not just about unboxings...

  • @ChristopherRusanowsky
    @ChristopherRusanowsky Рік тому

    Love this channel! Glad I found it

  • @willysmini53
    @willysmini53 Рік тому

    Excellent documentary, thank you!

  • @candidonthestreetanupamgos5283

    Thank for your insightful videos on different photo artists of yesteryears. You have created a very noble channel. Kudos and thank you for sharing.

  • @sukhdevmand6099
    @sukhdevmand6099 Рік тому

    Thanks for your great work !

  • @suzannepedersen1856
    @suzannepedersen1856 Рік тому

    What a great episode!! I have not heard of this photographer!! I am excited to look more at his work!!

  • @martynasnasicomy5433
    @martynasnasicomy5433 Рік тому

    Thank you for this story. Koudelka is one of my favourite photographers.

  • @richardsimms251
    @richardsimms251 Рік тому +1

    You really know how to preform in the world of Arts. Excellent presentation. RS Canada

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much Richard, appreciate it and glad you enjoyed and saw value in the video, cheers for watching!

  • @bowenisland100
    @bowenisland100 Рік тому

    Thank you - really appreciate the hard work and care you put into this video.

  • @briandoherty9372
    @briandoherty9372 Рік тому +1

    Wow! Not only introducing us to a new photographer, but putting it into a very creative format. Keep up the good work and inspiration.

  • @thomasschlieben5945
    @thomasschlieben5945 Рік тому

    Thank you for reconnecting me to his work!

  • @chuckpebenito7033
    @chuckpebenito7033 Рік тому

    Josef Koudelka has been a favorite of mine for quite some time. Thanks for this excellent video.

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching Chuck, appreciate the kind words!

  • @rdog77
    @rdog77 Рік тому +2

    Good Job! I love this. I knew nothing about Josef Koudelka, but I'm fascinated with his work

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому

      Oh you're in for a great trip Ruben, there's a lot more to discover beyond the video :) thank you for watching!

  • @angelopapagni3213
    @angelopapagni3213 Рік тому

    Beautiful! This was wonderful, Thankyou. Deeply.

  • @runehansen7543
    @runehansen7543 Рік тому

    what a brilliant and well-produced feature on this amazing photographer. thanks T

  • @myungheechoi6010
    @myungheechoi6010 Рік тому

    Thank you for the fantastic photos and explanation.

  • @brianr0159
    @brianr0159 Рік тому +1

    Beautifully presented.

  • @norgaardcarlos
    @norgaardcarlos Рік тому

    I was recommended koudelka by a fellow photographer but didnt find the time to study him until i saw your video. I enjoyed this video a lot, thank you!

  • @ChundomanX
    @ChundomanX 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for existing.
    I love your work.

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  9 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

  • @abchappell01
    @abchappell01 Рік тому

    Another wonderful presentation. Thank you so much much for what you do 😊

  • @davidpipeline
    @davidpipeline Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this video Tatiana. Your videos are always educational and I like how they show what lengths people are prepared go to for their photographic passion. The resulting images often being quite unique and emotive as in this case.👍

  • @markjenkinson3004
    @markjenkinson3004 Рік тому

    Hi. I stumbled upon your channel. I’ve been teaching photography for over 35 years at NYU and I just love your videos

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Mark! Really appreciate it and I feel very honoured! :)

  • @21jlxi
    @21jlxi Рік тому

    Thank you and greetings from New Zealand.

  • @AgustinCorres
    @AgustinCorres Рік тому

    thanks for share with us Tatiana.

  • @zvitkovits
    @zvitkovits Рік тому +1

    Very inspiring, thank you. I really appreciate your extraordinary work.

  • @kaii2172
    @kaii2172 Рік тому

    Once again, a fabulous, well researched video! Thank you!!

  • @davesaunders59
    @davesaunders59 Рік тому

    What a fascinating insight into an oustanding career in photography. Thank you.

  • @timothyhyde4565
    @timothyhyde4565 Рік тому

    I've read and seen a lot on Koudelka, but this is one of the very best. Thank you.

  • @mrccurri13
    @mrccurri13 Рік тому

    Another rare addition to the slowly growing list of great photography UA-cam channels 😁 subscribed!

  • @MrLU2000
    @MrLU2000 Рік тому

    The amount of sociopolitical context that’s needed to fully appreciate (I believe) Koudelka’s work was beautifully delivered here. Incredible content as usual!!

  • @albertoperezpuyal3740
    @albertoperezpuyal3740 Рік тому

    Just one word: EXCELLENT!!! Thank you so mucho.

  • @Carlos-mw5rw
    @Carlos-mw5rw Рік тому

    Great content! Thank you so much!

  • @nancywalter7555
    @nancywalter7555 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for introducing me to this amazing man, photographer and human. Loved it. Loved......... I would love to see more videos on him, his books and where I can read about him... please.

  • @ThirdEye105
    @ThirdEye105 Рік тому

    Thanks for producing. I look forward to watch your video about Koudelka when I have time over the next few evenings.

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому +1

      Thank you and glad you enjoy the channel, hopefully you'll enjoy this one as well!

    • @ThirdEye105
      @ThirdEye105 Рік тому

      Tatiana, I came across you from your UA-cam video on Saul Leiter several years ago. I like your video and channel and research. This evening I decided to watch your video presentation about Joseph Koudelka. I have very many favorite photographers for various reasons all of who's photos have left a deep impression on me one such photographer is Joseph kudelka whose work I came to know maybe in 1981 or 2 when I was learning photography and I was only 13 or 14 then I came across his work in the time life photography series I think the works of the Masters or something and I remember his Stark photos of the gypsies in black and white and it was the one famous photo of him photographing his watch and other photos with the tanks and I like those photos and I will somehow surprised by the choice of the lens and I noticed that a very wide angle had been used and recently I tried to find out which lens could I have been using and I learned that it was a Varex 25 mm. Today again I was trying to see which would be my favorite focal length and somehow I can never quite decide between 20 mm 24 mm 28 mm 35 mm and 50mm as a main lens or as the only lens most of the time I gravitate towards 24 mm because sometimes I feel the 28 is not wide enough and most of the time the 20 mm is a bit too wide for day to day use so I'm still trying to figure out which one I prefer more but thinking of all these things reminded me of kudelka and his 25 mm and I was thinking of something to watch this evening on UA-cam but not strictly a slideshow or a talk I do watch those and sometimes I enjoy watching lectures by photographers particularly photographers like Google himself and even Salgado I enjoy their talks and even ragu Rai but this evening in in trying to find out my favorite sort of focal length view I decided to watch something with the work of and this is one of the reasons I decided to watch your presentation about him which I enjoyed so much and you've done a lot of research keep up the good work and it was very enjoyable for me this is something that I can even watch again it is so well made and so enjoyable thank you for making the effort to produce it.

  • @lazhar_captures
    @lazhar_captures Рік тому

    It was a pleasure to watch 🙏🏼🙂

  • @baladino
    @baladino Рік тому

    I rarely comment on your videos since I could only heap more praise on astonishing analysis and fantastically assembled video which has such great pacing and coherence. Thank you.

  • @AngelHadzi
    @AngelHadzi Рік тому

    Great, great work, thank you so much for this hi quality content!!

  • @ccoppola82
    @ccoppola82 Рік тому

    Nice job. Koudelka is imho the best living photographer. It literally bridges humanitarian work like Salgado, STRONG compositional sense like Friedlander, and a slight sense of mystery and darkness like Nozolino (by the way I’d love to see a vid on him.). Keep up the great work.

  • @skinwalker_
    @skinwalker_ Рік тому

    Fantastic watch I was so gripped through out it. I really loved it thank you.

  • @Bro_nica
    @Bro_nica Рік тому

    NOW THAT was a strong episode! BIG UP to you and your work!

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому

      Thank you Mario, really appreciate it! ❤

  • @ericerickson6537
    @ericerickson6537 Рік тому

    Great video, love this guy.

  • @thephotoroad
    @thephotoroad Рік тому +1

    Well done, an interesting story beautifully told!

  • @RSKNPOL
    @RSKNPOL Рік тому +2

    Hi ! I think this photo @11.25 was taken in Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • @Monochromatic77
    @Monochromatic77 11 місяців тому

    Best photo channel on UA-cam. Hands down.

  • @sheilagatehouse7589
    @sheilagatehouse7589 Рік тому

    Fascinating! Great video, and what an amazing photographer.... thanks for introducing him and his work to me.

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching Sheila! Appreciate it and glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @MusicJunky3
    @MusicJunky3 Рік тому

    Tatiana is on fire ! Once again Ms. Hopper delivers :) Keep hem coming Tatiana !

  • @ThomasWellerPMP
    @ThomasWellerPMP Рік тому +1

    Tatiana - great video! I like them more and more. Well done!

  • @geju4450
    @geju4450 Рік тому

    great work! thank you for this.

  • @Winteryears
    @Winteryears Рік тому

    Excellent presentation. Just excellent.

  • @richardrizzo_photography
    @richardrizzo_photography Рік тому +1

    Excellent video Tatiana, very well done!

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Rich appreciate your input as always 🤍

  • @ricafarias
    @ricafarias Рік тому

    Thank you! Beautiful work. Cheers from Brazil!

  • @MrProfessor47
    @MrProfessor47 Рік тому

    Excellent video and script! Nicely done!

  • @continentalgin
    @continentalgin Рік тому +1

    Wonderful video, thank you!

  • @VictorAffaro
    @VictorAffaro Рік тому

    Great work Tatiana.

  • @suzannemullaney3205
    @suzannemullaney3205 Рік тому

    This video is so good, thanks.

  • @MartinoFeliz
    @MartinoFeliz 4 місяці тому

    Very very very beautiful video and easy to understand thank you!!!!

  • @184186
    @184186 Рік тому

    one of the more thoughtful analyses of Koudelka I've seen or read so far. Thanks!
    I"ve been shooting a 617 since 2007 and only found out about his work. It's great. Yes 'keep shooting film'!

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому

      Thank you so much 🙌

    • @184186
      @184186 6 місяців тому

      @@BrunoChalifour the Leica camera is something I missed. Do you have some links you can point me to? Thanks!

  • @chrisbone7149
    @chrisbone7149 Рік тому

    So well presented and narrated. Thank you for the wonderful work that you share here.

  • @colinbradbury2334
    @colinbradbury2334 Рік тому

    Superb. Thank you!

  • @JoseLavoie
    @JoseLavoie Рік тому +1

    This is such a good analysis/vulgarisation of Koudelka and his work. I loved Koudelka's work at first sight, I could never put my finger on what it is that draw me in. But with your video, I feel I understand the man a little more, I have a better perspective on his work. It is the inside out perspective that he brings that I find interesting. I watched many videos on Koudelka, yours is by far the best.

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому

      Hey Jose, thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it, glad you enjoyed the video and it helped you understand the man, I feel like he has such a unique vision of the world, he looks at every country with the same openness, at people with the same eyes trying to look for the gold in them no matter the background / scenery / time / space. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @nomadprints
    @nomadprints Рік тому

    Touching and inspiring. Thank you.

  • @living_silence
    @living_silence Рік тому

    Thanks for this! Really well crafted 🙌

  • @hannesandreasson5958
    @hannesandreasson5958 Рік тому

    I had never heard of this photographer before, but now I am very keen to learn more. A great video and introduction to Koudelka. Thank you!

  • @NoahBility
    @NoahBility Рік тому

    Your Videos Will Live On To Positively Serve Future Students Of This Craft Of Photography
    You Do Such Great Work. Thank You, Tatiana! ✨🙏🏾✨

    • @TatianaHopper
      @TatianaHopper  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Noah, I like that perspective, hopefully they will be helping in the future :)