I have recently discovered that youtube has these interactions with interesting people. I also find it interesting that I had never really known of Michael K. And I find him of great encouragement. I am 62 yrs and returning to photography after 40 odd years. Have been working on material and a life focused on images. This is very enlightening and encouraging. Thankyou Paul.
Thank you for taking the time to make this post Tony its much appreciated.. I'm fortunate that next week, (13th Dec), Michael is in town (London) at Beetles and Huxley, for a signing session of his latest book (reprint) called Rouge, which I'll be going to.
Very refreshing to see Michael Kenna so joyful and open (even when talking gear) answering sometimes sort of naive questions but questions whose answers are very useful for most viewers. Thanks to the two of you for a very lively and informative interview.
Thank you so much for your review - as you can see from the video I was so delighted to have my favourite photographer taking the time to talk to 'little old me'. (I was a little "gobsmacked" to say the least) - It was certainly the highlight of my 'Photography Live and uncut' video casts. Thanks again.
Just met with Michael last night (Dec. 5, 2014) for his book signing of "France" at the Charles Hartman Gallery in Portland, Oregon. A delightful fellow and very unassuming. Interesting to hear him speak about his preferences with/without shooting/printing color and his favorite photographer Bill Brandt. Having worked at photography for over 48 years now we could have been soul brothers with our preferences. Thanks for the delightful interview!
Thanks to all that have watched and commented on this interview / chat.. I really enjoyed talking to Michael... And yes Widnes I s'pose could be romantic! LOL - especially in the hands of a maestro...
thanks for producing this content Paul - ive rewatched this again today and enjoyed it immensely. Michael Kenna reminds me of the need to diversify and identify and pursue your own style instead of following the popular instagram "likes" crowd!
When Michael (when speaking about his experience printing color photographs) says if a print is 5 cyan or 5 magenta off it was "wrong" I did find that amusing. I think perhaps what the teacher/supervisor of printing may have meant was that the "off color" was distracting and detracted from the effect of the color photograph. If blacks or whites or grays are not nuetral in color then the image has a tendency to not work as well. This is not true for everyone looking at a photograph, but for those in the business a good color photograph has to be "balanced." For example, yellow is the opposite of blue and if a color photograph has blue shadows with yellow highlights then it becomes confusing to the viewer who is sensitive to color. So yes, printing color has many more technical restrains on it than black and white photography. But that is not to say that within the confines of color photographic technique there is no flexibility. Good video. I enjoyed it immensely.
Thanks for sharing the interview!
I have recently discovered that youtube has these interactions with interesting people. I also find it interesting that I had never really known of Michael K. And I find him of great encouragement. I am 62 yrs and returning to photography after 40 odd years. Have been working on material and a life focused on images. This is very enlightening and encouraging. Thankyou Paul.
Thank you for taking the time to make this post Tony its much appreciated.. I'm fortunate that next week, (13th Dec), Michael is in town (London) at Beetles and Huxley, for a signing session of his latest book (reprint) called Rouge, which I'll be going to.
One of the best videos I've seen for a long time.
What a great guy Michael is.
Thanks for posting Paul :thumbs:
Very refreshing to see Michael Kenna so joyful and open (even when talking gear) answering sometimes sort of naive questions but questions whose answers are very useful for most viewers. Thanks to the two of you for a very lively and informative interview.
Thank you so much for your review - as you can see from the video I was so delighted to have my favourite photographer taking the time to talk to 'little old me'. (I was a little "gobsmacked" to say the least) - It was certainly the highlight of my 'Photography Live and uncut' video casts. Thanks again.
Just met with Michael last night (Dec. 5, 2014) for his book signing of "France" at the Charles Hartman Gallery in Portland, Oregon. A delightful fellow and very unassuming. Interesting to hear him speak about his preferences with/without shooting/printing color and his favorite photographer Bill Brandt. Having worked at photography for over 48 years now we could have been soul brothers with our preferences. Thanks for the delightful interview!
+Dominic Ciancibelli
Look who's here!
Wow, great show. What a great guy.
'Very romantic place, Widnes.' There's a sentence you don't hear too often. Great interview.
Thanks to all that have watched and commented on this interview / chat.. I really enjoyed talking to Michael... And yes Widnes I s'pose could be romantic! LOL - especially in the hands of a maestro...
thanks for producing this content Paul - ive rewatched this again today and enjoyed it immensely. Michael Kenna reminds me of the need to diversify and identify and pursue your own style instead of following the popular instagram "likes" crowd!
Terrific interview - thanks for putting this together!
Just found your channel. Looking forward to binge watching many more interviews.
Great Interview Paul! You asked very humble questions and it was great to see his insight.
Thanks for making this content!! Brilliant
Brilliant .. thanks for arranging this conversation Paul Griffiths ..
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Check out this video on UA-cam: Photography : Live and Uncut my conversation with Michael Kenna
Great conversation and insight into a Michael's workflow. Paul asks the best questions and the uncut format really works well here!
When Michael (when speaking about his experience printing color photographs) says if a print is 5 cyan or 5 magenta off it was "wrong" I did find that amusing. I think perhaps what the teacher/supervisor of printing may have meant was that the "off color" was distracting and detracted from the effect of the color photograph.
If blacks or whites or grays are not nuetral in color then the image has a tendency to not work as well. This is not true for everyone looking at a photograph, but for those in the business a good color photograph has to be "balanced." For example, yellow is the opposite of blue and if a color photograph has blue shadows with yellow highlights then it becomes confusing to the viewer who is sensitive to color. So yes, printing color has many more technical restrains on it than black and white photography. But that is not to say that within the confines of color photographic technique there is no flexibility.
Good video. I enjoyed it immensely.
Would be curious to how many rolls does he shoot on a project...
Travelling 12 hours in a plane in economy class isn't relaxing, I guess he probably travels first class...