His architectural work has always been a huge inspiration to my work. I like how you showed more of this work as it showed more of his creativity over using found elements in the world.
A great show Ted. As a photographer, I'm not sure if I can classify myself as an artist but I certainly aspire to be. Your show always provides inspiration.
Thanks a for another great episode of a great show! Kertesz is one of the greats but it seems like he often gets forgotten. Possibly it's that his work does not have the same immediate effect of the later "street photographers" as it is much more meditative, emotional and perfectly composed. His work needs to be examined and pondered to fully appreciate. On the Polaroid photographs, I think it is also interesting to note that these were taken at a point where he didn't leave his apartment. He was dealing with the death of his wife and the Polaroid camera offered him a chance to photograph in a fresh way when he was otherwise not able to. One of my favorites from this series is a little glass bust that he has set in his window (he later found a second one). He had said that when he saw it, it reminded him of his wife (he said it had her neck). When looking at the photograph, you can feel that depth and emotion. Thanks again! Love the show. It's extremely cool that you are pursuing the show full time.
You need to do an episode on him, he was one of the masters who shaped photography as you said very complex photographer in many levels but one thing I think made him unique is humanity in his photographs.
Thank you Ted so much! I am so inspired by your lessons! Could you do more artist series on postmodern photography or famous photographers of todays art scene?
Thanks for all your efforts Ted.... Kertész really was a very interesting artist, with a tremendous body of work... I'm anxious to begin color processing my own images. I just got my first Tetenal C-41 kit, and am working on exposing many rolls of Portra 160 to experiment with. For the last year and a half, I've shot nothing but B&W developed in Caffenol (stand method) something you may want to consider discussing as an alternative process method sometime. HIGHLY CAFFEINATED IMAGES!!!! One more reason to love coffee! Love the show, so keep'em coming and I'll keep watch'n-em down here in San Antonio!
Yes I to have a SX70, and brought me joy in using it during art school days, and when I took it to Japan in 1985, and I did find that book in which lead me of shooting with my Sx70, and also bought a Vintage Polaroid Land camera that took more shots as me and my fellow photographer friend did Image Transfers, all those were the good times to experiment with Polaroid. yes Impossible Project is now call Poloroid Originals. But I wish that they can develop a thin battery that can hold extra 2 sheets more than shooting 8 sheets. And have scan all my Polaroids both SX70, and my peel apart in wish hopping that they bring back that process BACK!
always look forward to your videos ! how about doing a video on Wolf Suschitzky? He is 102, a retired cinematographer and photographer! His images are stunning to say the least !
Thanks Ted for another great episode, I have a suggestion for an episode if I may, the photography of james stanfield who in my opinion is one of the greatest photojournalist's of all time. Thanks
I would Love a longer Show. Say Once a week Talking for an Hour about multiple Things that are going on like exibitions Things your up to and so on Plus i wanted to say: I Love your view on photographic themes especially when it comes to Fine art and Things like that. Keep up the great work !
Another great show - many thanks! I hope that you do more on Kertész, a true genius of photography. I wonder what he would have done with an iPhone? One minor point - Man Ray wasn't Hungarian.
Thanks for sharing such a great series of images. What wonderful Polaroids. I'm a big fan of the IMPOSSIBLE's film, so that was nice to see some talk of the SX-70. It will be cool to see what you think of developing C-41 at home. I have the Jobo/Tetanal kit and was SO afraid of it at first, but it's SO much simpler than BW development. My negs come out a TON better than a CVS or Costco and on par with sending them to a lab. The ONLY things to worry about are: 1. Temp. It is CRITICAL. I use a super cheap Coleman cooler that gets my bottles of chems to the right temp and then it's so much easier to develop...BAM, done. If you have the right temp from the start, 15 minutes and you are holding gorgeous negatives. 2. Air getting into your chemicals. If you can, get the vacuum glass bottles, but I use the collapsable bottles and just make sure I squeeze as much air out as possible when storing. Air KILLS the Jobo/Tetanal kit. The cool thing is, it says you can only do a certain amount of rolls with the kit, but I've found that if you keep air out you can definitely push those numbers a fair bit. Looking forward to the next show.
Ted, will you ever make an episode about digital development? Since digital format has become the default I still struggle with understanding how to develop raw files. And I don't mean by technical part of the job I mean by artistic side. Back in the days people chose a particular film and they did not have to bother with figuring out how to make their work stay consistent. I find it super hard to stick with one type of development on all my photographs and even deciding which one should I stick with. I tend to use presets and then adjusting them to my liking but was wondering what is the workflow of some of the major digital photographers out there.
Jan has some impressive images on his website; definitely deserving of a show. However, I think since Herb Ritz had such an influence on his contemporaries and those who came later, such as Jan, I think Herb ought to be discussed prior to Jan (IMHO).
Do you feel like books are still a viable viewing format that new artist could use? I think you lose a little bit by looking at everything on a screen... I feel like when you look at art in a tangible format that you cut away a lot of distractions of the world and you can appreciate and understand the art to a fuller extent.
Jan Folke Rørvik well the photos would be back-lit and I think a photo takes on a different quality when you're looking at it in a digital format. I guess it's just a different aesthetic and it's up to the artist and viewers to decide what they prefer.
Books are still the 2nd best way to look at other people's work. Monitors vary in size which can have an adverse effect on the presentation value of an image. Monitors can be improperly calibrated or not calibrated at all which will have adverse effect on the presentation value of any image. Have you ever compared proofreading a document on your computer versus printing it out? For me there's a huge difference. Even though I'm reading the same words, I can detect more errors with a printed doc vs on screen. I believe that there's a sensory difference between the monitor and the print which makes books a superior medium for viewing photographs. However, nothing, absolutely nothing will ever compare to viewing an original image. About 10 years ago I was at a gallery in New Orleans which had a large collection of prints by various photographers; many were unknown to me at the time. As I walked around, I turned the corner and entered a hallway adorned with images that were very familiar to me. I nearly lost my breath. On the walls were at least two dozen original prints signed by Henri Cartier-Bresson. I was godsmacked! And to this day, I get goosebumps just thinking about it. The tonality between photograph and photobook is something that is difficult to put into words, but something like seeing a famous person in the flesh. You've seen them countless times on TV screen, but seeing them in real life is an all together different and more profound experience. I believe the difference between photobook and iPad isn't as substantial, but it certainly enough for me to want to keep buying books, especially if they're about HCB.
I know this show was made 2 years ago,but your viewers may be interested in Ansel Adams book 'Polaroid Land Photography' it makes one weep to realize all these fine films no longer exist.A feast for the senses nonetheless.
As to the books. In a time, where there happens so much, through people switching and, combining different media, like, digital pictures, printed as cyanotypes, kalotypes, etc., the "physicality" of the medium can become, if not the whole message, so at least an importand part of it. And why bother with old processes and media, if not, with the intent, to utilize that wich "distinguish(eth) them from their "pinchzoomable" successors? ;-) For me the "bookpresentations", function very well as reminders, of this aspect. And... talking of books: Now everywhere, for a few bucks, or euros, one can get once photos printed as a ...book! :-))
Ted,I think I’m addicted to your art based video format. Please don’t move away from it, not too far anyway! Thank you.
Ted,
Another great show, highlighting an unknown (to me) aspect of the work of one of the world's greatest.
Thanks a lot.
Ian
His architectural work has always been a huge inspiration to my work. I like how you showed more of this work as it showed more of his creativity over using found elements in the world.
Ted,
Best of luck for your new venture.
I believe you are an excellent teacher and will do very well in the times ahead.
A great show Ted. As a photographer, I'm not sure if I can classify myself as an artist but I certainly aspire to be. Your show always provides inspiration.
Thanks a for another great episode of a great show! Kertesz is one of the greats but it seems like he often gets forgotten. Possibly it's that his work does not have the same immediate effect of the later "street photographers" as it is much more meditative, emotional and perfectly composed. His work needs to be examined and pondered to fully appreciate.
On the Polaroid photographs, I think it is also interesting to note that these were taken at a point where he didn't leave his apartment. He was dealing with the death of his wife and the Polaroid camera offered him a chance to photograph in a fresh way when he was otherwise not able to.
One of my favorites from this series is a little glass bust that he has set in his window (he later found a second one). He had said that when he saw it, it reminded him of his wife (he said it had her neck). When looking at the photograph, you can feel that depth and emotion.
Thanks again! Love the show. It's extremely cool that you are pursuing the show full time.
After watching this I am getting the Kertesz Polaroid book. His work is inspirational.
Ted, thanks for another great show. You are the best photography show on UA-cam. How can we donate funds to the show?
Thanks Lysander - there is a link on the website. Glad you like the show!
The BBC series Masters of Photography included an interview with, Andre Kertesz. Worth watching this sublime photographer in his story.
Ted, great work. I look forward to the future of the show. I am loving the Photo Lit continuation.
You need to do an episode on him, he was one of the masters who shaped photography as you said very complex photographer in many levels but one thing I think made him unique is humanity in his photographs.
Thank you Ted so much! I am so inspired by your lessons! Could you do more artist series on postmodern photography or famous photographers of todays art scene?
Thanks for all your efforts Ted.... Kertész really was a very interesting artist, with a tremendous body of work... I'm anxious to begin color processing my own images. I just got my first Tetenal C-41 kit, and am working on exposing many rolls of Portra 160 to experiment with. For the last year and a half, I've shot nothing but B&W developed in Caffenol (stand method) something you may want to consider discussing as an alternative process method sometime. HIGHLY CAFFEINATED IMAGES!!!! One more reason to love coffee! Love the show, so keep'em coming and I'll keep watch'n-em down here in San Antonio!
Yes I to have a SX70, and brought me joy in using it during art school days, and when I took it to Japan in 1985, and I did find that book in which lead me of shooting with my Sx70, and also bought a Vintage Polaroid Land camera that took more shots as me and my fellow photographer friend did Image Transfers, all those were the good times to experiment with Polaroid. yes Impossible Project is now call Poloroid Originals. But I wish that they can develop a thin battery that can hold extra 2 sheets more than shooting 8 sheets. And have scan all my Polaroids both SX70, and my peel apart in wish hopping that they bring back that process BACK!
Thanks for reminding me, I looked at this book years ago and now I will find it and look again with new eyes
Wow, great to hear you've quit your dayjob to do this full-time.
Most educative online source in a very broad sence for Photography for me.
Thank you. Another great episode.
always look forward to your videos !
how about doing a video on Wolf Suschitzky? He is 102, a retired cinematographer and photographer! His images are stunning to say the least !
Thanks Ted for another great episode, I have a suggestion for an episode if I may, the photography of james stanfield who in my opinion is one of the greatest photojournalist's of all time. Thanks
Still waiting for your full episode on Andre Kertesz.
Can we hope for a series on vintage lenses, Soviet, German, Japanese, whatever?
Maybe it's just me but Ted sounds like someone in a more peaceful state of mind now :)
I would Love a longer Show. Say Once a week Talking for an Hour about multiple Things that are going on like exibitions Things your up to and so on
Plus i wanted to say: I Love your view on photographic themes especially when it comes to Fine art and Things like that.
Keep up the great work !
Another great show - many thanks! I hope that you do more on Kertész, a true genius of photography. I wonder what he would have done with an iPhone? One minor point - Man Ray wasn't Hungarian.
Thanks Ted!
Thanks for sharing such a great series of images. What wonderful Polaroids. I'm a big fan of the IMPOSSIBLE's film, so that was nice to see some talk of the SX-70.
It will be cool to see what you think of developing C-41 at home. I have the Jobo/Tetanal kit and was SO afraid of it at first, but it's SO much simpler than BW development. My negs come out a TON better than a CVS or Costco and on par with sending them to a lab. The ONLY things to worry about are:
1. Temp. It is CRITICAL. I use a super cheap Coleman cooler that gets my bottles of chems to the right temp and then it's so much easier to develop...BAM, done. If you have the right temp from the start, 15 minutes and you are holding gorgeous negatives.
2. Air getting into your chemicals. If you can, get the vacuum glass bottles, but I use the collapsable bottles and just make sure I squeeze as much air out as possible when storing. Air KILLS the Jobo/Tetanal kit.
The cool thing is, it says you can only do a certain amount of rolls with the kit, but I've found that if you keep air out you can definitely push those numbers a fair bit.
Looking forward to the next show.
Congrats on the new direction. :)
Ted, will you ever make an episode about digital development? Since digital format has become the default I still struggle with understanding how to develop raw files. And I don't mean by technical part of the job I mean by artistic side. Back in the days people chose a particular film and they did not have to bother with figuring out how to make their work stay consistent. I find it super hard to stick with one type of development on all my photographs and even deciding which one should I stick with. I tend to use presets and then adjusting them to my liking but was wondering what is the workflow of some of the major digital photographers out there.
Always Great content!!!!! Thank You!!
Ive shoot on a sx-70 and can only imagine it took more than 1 pack per photo
Hey Ted. Have you ever heard of Jan Scholz? If you haven't, I suspect you'll probably enjoy his work. Definitely among my favorite photographers.
***** Yes yes. He is a good guy! :D
Jan has some impressive images on his website; definitely deserving of a show. However, I think since Herb Ritz had such an influence on his contemporaries and those who came later, such as Jan, I think Herb ought to be discussed prior to Jan (IMHO).
I'd love to hear you take on more so called 'conceptual photography' like the work of Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin among others.
Great episode 😁👍
Thanks, interesting as always
It makes me think about Chema Madoz work from Spain somehow...what about an episode about his work??
One of my Gods.
Do you feel like books are still a viable viewing format that new artist could use? I think you lose a little bit by looking at everything on a screen... I feel like when you look at art in a tangible format that you cut away a lot of distractions of the world and you can appreciate and understand the art to a fuller extent.
Jan Folke Rørvik well the photos would be back-lit and I think a photo takes on a different quality when you're looking at it in a digital format. I guess it's just a different aesthetic and it's up to the artist and viewers to decide what they prefer.
Books are still the 2nd best way to look at other people's work. Monitors vary in size which can have an adverse effect on the presentation value of an image. Monitors can be improperly calibrated or not calibrated at all which will have adverse effect on the presentation value of any image.
Have you ever compared proofreading a document on your computer versus printing it out? For me there's a huge difference. Even though I'm reading the same words, I can detect more errors with a printed doc vs on screen. I believe that there's a sensory difference between the monitor and the print which makes books a superior medium for viewing photographs.
However, nothing, absolutely nothing will ever compare to viewing an original image. About 10 years ago I was at a gallery in New Orleans which had a large collection of prints by various photographers; many were unknown to me at the time. As I walked around, I turned the corner and entered a hallway adorned with images that were very familiar to me. I nearly lost my breath. On the walls were at least two dozen original prints signed by Henri Cartier-Bresson. I was godsmacked! And to this day, I get goosebumps just thinking about it. The tonality between photograph and photobook is something that is difficult to put into words, but something like seeing a famous person in the flesh. You've seen them countless times on TV screen, but seeing them in real life is an all together different and more profound experience. I believe the difference between photobook and iPad isn't as substantial, but it certainly enough for me to want to keep buying books, especially if they're about HCB.
Do you have any photos of your own that you would like to show...🤔?
Hi Ted, how do I go about donating to your show?
I know this show was made 2 years ago,but your viewers may be interested in Ansel Adams book 'Polaroid Land Photography' it makes one weep to realize all these fine films no longer exist.A feast for the senses nonetheless.
Lazlo Moholy-Naggy
As to the books.
In a time, where there happens so much, through people switching and, combining different media, like, digital pictures, printed as cyanotypes, kalotypes, etc., the "physicality" of the medium can become, if not the whole message, so at least an importand part of it.
And why bother with old processes and media, if not, with the intent, to utilize that wich "distinguish(eth) them from their "pinchzoomable" successors? ;-)
For me the "bookpresentations", function very well as reminders, of this aspect. And... talking of books: Now everywhere, for a few bucks, or euros, one can get once photos printed as a ...book! :-))
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What a nice review! Btw his name is pronounced "Kertace" :)