I'm a portrait and landscape photographer. I like your video very much, especially when you talk about street photography. You reminded me of something that I haven't done in decades: to write down what the subject is and what it makes you feel. Mainly because I usually shoot, and if I can, I don't process immediately but days/weeks/months after, and I may end with a completely different subject than the original idea (which might be completely lost in time).
@@cuttinbb Thanks Marco, great point there, I definitely think it can resonate with more people specially because I feel like it helps me reflect where I want the project to go, rethink my emotions, ideas and also a way to find the strength to move forward sometimes with certain projects (eg. when feeling lost, confused etc..) thank you for watching!
I always get excited when I see your thumbnails in my feed! Really enjoyed this one as you talked about value in imagery...sometimes I think about the value of play and trying to remove any constraints I've put on myself and just play...then later try and add some contraints slowly...in that process I often find value I didnt know existed. Great job, another great video essay!
Very fascinating video, as usual after all. Tatiana is right when she talks about value as a subjective variable. Value lies always in the eye of the beholder, from the Photographer who took the photo to the person who is thrilled to look at that image. I find it mysterious and intriguing that when I take a photo, most of the time I do not see all that it contains and that its true value will appear only after I have developed the film on which it is imprinted and printed it. At that instant I am no longer the photographer who took that picture but simply any visitor to a photo exhibition. It really is magic. Edoardo
It is always interesting to me to look at the work of well known photographers from the past and notice how many of the compositional rules we regurgitate they ignored. As you thumbed through the book, I saw people with feet chopped off at unnatural places, subjects facing out of the frame, unlevel shots, odd angles, subject in center and out of focus. Sometimes I think we feel too compelled to set up the perfect composition and we miss the precise moment (at least it is true for me). I think the speed and ease of digital photography has worked against us in some cases. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to tag along with Bresson or Adams for a little while and experience the art as they did? I enjoy your videos and study of the masters.
I have a routine I really like. Two to three times a week I come back to my room really late at night, make something to eat and relax watching your videos. I really like your approach to photography and all the art. Hearing each video is kinda like that type of discussion, when you feel excited and don't want it to end. Your work really inspires me :)
I like how you are growing up on your style, your communication and also your photography matters. Being a popularizer of topics and worries like this is a must I think. I would like to see interviews too and it's something that I'm thinking to do in a near future, just to stablish contact with other people who are interested on any kind of photography and photographers as well.
Thanks Lucas! I really appreciate it! I’ll keep with this line of content and as for interviews / longer conversations they will be on the members side of the channel I already have one there with Sean Tucker :)
I appreciate that you mentioned you said a quick hello to the seemingly uncomfortable guy working the ride, you acknowledged his presence. There is a common belief that the human subject in "good" street photography is never captured looking at the camera, never aware of the photographer. However, I feel that a "good" candid photograph can be one with the human subject gazing straight into the lens, since it can be a capture of a candid moment between the subject & photographer. I am an introvert (with a personality people seem to like) who spent the last 11 years going out more and capturing people in public and private (with consent) places, and when I approach them, or really, even while I am walking around, I am sharing my joy in being able to work on my art with a camera I cannot hide (I have almost always done street photography with a DSLR and a small or medium zoom lens (I now use a 24-105mm which is hard to hide). I don't try to show happiness, I just am happy to be able to make photos of whatever grabs my attention, and I think most people sense that. I know that often, after a brief exchange, I leave them with a smile on their face. And I am humbled and in awe that they trust me to treat their presence, their image, respectfully. Sorry, but I have been think a lot about all this. Thank you for another great video.
Glad you are doing what you do. You are filling up the gap nicely the Art of photography channel left when Ted started talking just about gear. It is refreshing to finally have some photography talk again. Thank you. :)
I love your point on talking to people you photograph. I love the vibe pictures have when you had been talking to your subjects. Also, photographing people without their knowledge is just wrong.
Thanks. You get it. I like the photos from Larry Sultan at the beginning of your video becasue he shot many of his subjects in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb of Los Angeles, where I grew up. I like the casualness and pastels of his owrk. It was either Eggleston or his reviewers who talked about his photos of everyday objects as "monumentalizizing of the mundane" or something like that where everyday objects are elevated to art. Eggleston spent some time at the Warhol factory and maybe that's where some of his ideas came from. Latrly I've taken another look at Ansel Adams but not the Yosemite or landscape pictures but his 2nd largest project, photos of interiors and architecture of the University of California in the 1960s for his "Fiat Lux."
Thanks for this discussion TH, you really curated a lot of photos for it! Also, thanks for your story about the Fun Fair, it was encouraging. Also, thanks for not talking about "AI"!!!!!
These discussions are good, talking about what is actually in the frame. Whether it’s a subject or another photographer’s approach. We need the balance.
Great concepts to explore and reflect on. I appreciate the example images you provide to illustrate the concept. Thank you for the work you put into this channel.
Great topic. I’ll rewatch this several times to hear even more. Something I’ve been thinking about is the difference between subject and single point of interest.
I tended to photograph an impression rather than a defined subject. In many ways my photographing were both a self-portrait in combination with my impression of it.
"Your first 10.000 pictures are the worst". That was in the film era. In Digital it could be 100.000 or 10 years. If photography chose you, not the other way around, it could be shorter a little bit. Thanks for this quote! "If 1000 people read the same book, it would be 1000 different books". Maybe it is true for pictures too.
I believe it is true for pictures as well :) and yes that was an interesting video I need to go back to do a vid based on a quote or something perhaps more philosophical! Thanks for watching and commenting!
What other people value; expands my concousness. Photo, books, art, people, and all living things. Great show. Thanks! I try to meet, and become friends with people, and animals, that I photograph. You are an ‘Old school‘ kinda girl. “Such A Classic Girl”; ( Janes Addiction song). Timeless!
Thanks for saying that street portraits are valid portrait photography, and thanks for saying how you deal with and how another delt with photographing the world around them. i think that will help me.
Your comments on William Eggleston and the democratic eye are so appropriate, now I understand why he titled one of his books, “The Democratic Forest.”
Thanks for this video. Most people and other photographers do not understand this concept. They hold that a democratic eye is “wierd”. When I take a unique photo their response is “what made you think to take that photo?”
Great channel thank you I’ve discovered a painter who I’m sure you know by the name of Edward Hopper who has inspired me to look for minimalist compositions. Could you make a video on him as I would be interested in your opinion on his style.
Fan of you videos here. I think that in the moments where you clearly feature a photo from a book, you should also credit the photographer, not just mention the name of the book (specifically if the book showcases several photographers) ... I'm talking when the video showcases the same photo for several seconds, not when you are flipping through the pages ... just an opinion.
Ironically I think C Bresson's latter work added little to his legacy and that you'd find in his last ten thousand exposures far less interesting work than in his first ten thousand . . . but hey, he's famous and I'm just a street sweeper . . .
Less philosophical. Artist should stay from philosophizing about art or life. Show more photos. Share more with younger artists. Encourage them to know the difference between imitation and influence in art and photography. Look at lots of photos and learn from them. Over time you’ll gain your own ideas of what expresses your feelings and ideas.
Would you like to see more discussions like this? Thanks for watching and on your way drop a like if you enjoyed this video :)
Yes, so far very good, maybe think of composition elements - negative space, depth of field but videos about each one ? Cheers!
I'm a portrait and landscape photographer. I like your video very much, especially when you talk about street photography. You reminded me of something that I haven't done in decades: to write down what the subject is and what it makes you feel. Mainly because I usually shoot, and if I can, I don't process immediately but days/weeks/months after, and I may end with a completely different subject than the original idea (which might be completely lost in time).
@@mid90s75 good idea, would definitely be interesting!
@@cuttinbb Thanks Marco, great point there, I definitely think it can resonate with more people specially because I feel like it helps me reflect where I want the project to go, rethink my emotions, ideas and also a way to find the strength to move forward sometimes with certain projects (eg. when feeling lost, confused etc..) thank you for watching!
I always get excited when I see your thumbnails in my feed! Really enjoyed this one as you talked about value in imagery...sometimes I think about the value of play and trying to remove any constraints I've put on myself and just play...then later try and add some contraints slowly...in that process I often find value I didnt know existed. Great job, another great video essay!
Very fascinating video, as usual after all. Tatiana is right when she talks about value as a subjective variable. Value lies always in the eye of the beholder, from the Photographer who took the photo to the person who is thrilled to look at that image. I find it mysterious and intriguing that when I take a photo, most of the time I do not see all that it contains and that its true value will appear only after I have developed the film on which it is imprinted and printed it. At that instant I am no longer the photographer who took that picture but simply any visitor to a photo exhibition. It really is magic. Edoardo
Great comment I really appreciate your insight! Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts Edoardo! All the best ✨
It is always interesting to me to look at the work of well known photographers from the past and notice how many of the compositional rules we regurgitate they ignored. As you thumbed through the book, I saw people with feet chopped off at unnatural places, subjects facing out of the frame, unlevel shots, odd angles, subject in center and out of focus. Sometimes I think we feel too compelled to set up the perfect composition and we miss the precise moment (at least it is true for me). I think the speed and ease of digital photography has worked against us in some cases. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to tag along with Bresson or Adams for a little while and experience the art as they did? I enjoy your videos and study of the masters.
I have a routine I really like. Two to three times a week I come back to my room really late at night, make something to eat and relax watching your videos. I really like your approach to photography and all the art. Hearing each video is kinda like that type of discussion, when you feel excited and don't want it to end. Your work really inspires me :)
Thank you so much that sounds like a great routine I appreciate you for taking your time to watch the channel!
I like how you are growing up on your style, your communication and also your photography matters. Being a popularizer of topics and worries like this is a must I think. I would like to see interviews too and it's something that I'm thinking to do in a near future, just to stablish contact with other people who are interested on any kind of photography and photographers as well.
Thanks Lucas! I really appreciate it! I’ll keep with this line of content and as for interviews / longer conversations they will be on the members side of the channel I already have one there with Sean Tucker :)
Like your genuine tone, gestures and connotation on the subjects. There are history, explanation and credits behind each photos. Love it!
Thank you so much I appreciate your kind words!
I appreciate that you mentioned you said a quick hello to the seemingly uncomfortable guy working the ride, you acknowledged his presence. There is a common belief that the human subject in "good" street photography is never captured looking at the camera, never aware of the photographer. However, I feel that a "good" candid photograph can be one with the human subject gazing straight into the lens, since it can be a capture of a candid moment between the subject & photographer.
I am an introvert (with a personality people seem to like) who spent the last 11 years going out more and capturing people in public and private (with consent) places, and when I approach them, or really, even while I am walking around, I am sharing my joy in being able to work on my art with a camera I cannot hide (I have almost always done street photography with a DSLR and a small or medium zoom lens (I now use a 24-105mm which is hard to hide). I don't try to show happiness, I just am happy to be able to make photos of whatever grabs my attention, and I think most people sense that. I know that often, after a brief exchange, I leave them with a smile on their face. And I am humbled and in awe that they trust me to treat their presence, their image, respectfully.
Sorry, but I have been think a lot about all this.
Thank you for another great video.
Glad you are doing what you do. You are filling up the gap nicely the Art of photography channel left when Ted started talking just about gear. It is refreshing to finally have some photography talk again. Thank you. :)
Thanks Cristian! I appreciate it!
Indeed this is great content, if you are really liking this then also check out the channels @ThePhotographicEye and @seantuck
I love your point on talking to people you photograph. I love the vibe pictures have when you had been talking to your subjects. Also, photographing people without their knowledge is just wrong.
Wonderful work as always. Your insight is so appreciated ☺️
Thanks. You get it. I like the photos from Larry Sultan at the beginning of your video becasue he shot many of his subjects in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb of Los Angeles, where I grew up. I like the casualness and pastels of his owrk. It was either Eggleston or his reviewers who talked about his photos of everyday objects as "monumentalizizing of the mundane" or something like that where everyday objects are elevated to art. Eggleston spent some time at the Warhol factory and maybe that's where some of his ideas came from.
Latrly I've taken another look at Ansel Adams but not the Yosemite or landscape pictures but his 2nd largest project, photos of interiors and architecture of the University of California in the 1960s for his "Fiat Lux."
Great video Tatiana. Glad to have found your channel...I'm excited to watch more. Cheers!
Thank you Kelley! Welcome aboard and hope you enjoy the videos :)
Thanks for this discussion TH, you really curated a lot of photos for it!
Also, thanks for your story about the Fun Fair, it was encouraging.
Also, thanks for not talking about "AI"!!!!!
Your topics are always interesting. Thankyou.
Thank you so much!
These discussions are good, talking about what is actually in the frame. Whether it’s a subject or another photographer’s approach. We need the balance.
Agreed, thanks HR!
I love a subtextual theme.
Great concepts to explore and reflect on. I appreciate the example images you provide to illustrate the concept. Thank you for the work you put into this channel.
Thank you so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it and I'll continue to work on more videos! Cheers for watching!
I really appreciate all the thought you put into this, and it certainly got me thinking as well. Thanks so much!
Thanks Paul, glad it did and that you enjoyed it thanks for stopping by to watch the video!
My first time watching one of your videos and I am so glad that I stumbled upon this! Yes, please! More
Thanks for watching Erik, if it interests you check out more vids on the channel you might enjoy them :)
I love the Tree photo behind you 🙂
It was one I took in Madeira, the video is here on the channel :)
Great topic. I’ll rewatch this several times to hear even more. Something I’ve been thinking about is the difference between subject and single point of interest.
Thank you so much Jim!
Wonderful and thoughtful video! I want to see that wall. 🙂
Thanks Becky! It will be hopefully finished soon (in the next months) and I'm excited for it :)
I learn so so much from these videos, please keep up the good work :)
Thank you, I really appreciate it and I'll keep it up!
I tended to photograph an impression rather than a defined subject.
In many ways my photographing were both a self-portrait in combination with my impression of it.
That’s a great take! Thank you for watching & sharing your thoughts 💭
Your work is great thank you
Thank you!!
One book read by 1000 different people is 1000 different books- astounding!
Tarkovsky! 🙌
This was a valuable video for me, thank you.
Thank you for the insightful video.
Thank you for watching!
"Your first 10.000 pictures are the worst". That was in the film era. In Digital it could be 100.000 or 10 years. If photography chose you, not the other way around, it could be shorter a little bit. Thanks for this quote! "If 1000 people read the same book, it would be 1000 different books". Maybe it is true for pictures too.
I believe it is true for pictures as well :) and yes that was an interesting video I need to go back to do a vid based on a quote or something perhaps more philosophical! Thanks for watching and commenting!
What other people value; expands my concousness. Photo, books, art, people, and all living things. Great show. Thanks! I try to meet, and become friends with people, and animals, that I photograph. You are an ‘Old school‘ kinda girl. “Such A Classic Girl”; ( Janes Addiction song). Timeless!
Great video Tatiana, I needed this. ❤
So glad! Thanks for watching Rich ❤
I love your channel and work. Thank you
Thank you so much Raimondo!
Excellent video, food for thought
Appreciate it John!
Thanks for saying that street portraits are valid portrait photography, and thanks for saying how you deal with and how another delt with photographing the world around them. i think that will help me.
Thanks for watching I’m glad it can be helpful! Appreciate the positive feedback!
@@TatianaHopper It was good timing since I was heading out to do photography today.
@@devernepersonal3636 That's great I hope you had fun and captured interesting stuff :)
Your comments on William Eggleston and the democratic eye are so appropriate, now I understand why he titled one of his books, “The Democratic Forest.”
Thank you Cal!
Thanks for this video. Most people and other photographers do not understand this concept. They hold that a democratic eye is “wierd”. When I take a unique photo their response is “what made you think to take that photo?”
Nice One.. Thank You
Thank you for watching!
Quote of the day Tatiana: "it's not going to move, and hopefully it doesn't". Made my morning.
😂what can I say I'm a well of knowledge
Wonderful! And I learned I’ve been mispronouncing leitmotif all my (long) life! Thank you! 😊
You are so welcome!
Thank you great video :)
Thank you so much for watching!
Great video. 🙂😎📷👏
Thank you!
Yes, more please
Thanks Geoff!
Very interesting
I think there's an old soul hidden in you... Good stuff Ms. T.............
Funny enough all the people that know me personally say the same so it must be true! Thank you :)
Great channel thank you I’ve discovered a painter who I’m sure you know by the name of Edward Hopper who has inspired me to look for minimalist compositions. Could you make a video on him as I would be interested in your opinion on his style.
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Fan of you videos here. I think that in the moments where you clearly feature a photo from a book, you should also credit the photographer, not just mention the name of the book (specifically if the book showcases several photographers) ... I'm talking when the video showcases the same photo for several seconds, not when you are flipping through the pages ... just an opinion.
A democratic eye, I like the idea
So do I HR thanks for watching!
Ironically I think C Bresson's latter work added little to his legacy and that you'd find in his last ten thousand exposures far less interesting work than in his first ten thousand . . . but hey, he's famous and I'm just a street sweeper . . .
for the algorithm
Thanks 🫡
Less philosophical. Artist should stay from philosophizing about art or life. Show more photos. Share more with younger artists. Encourage them to know the difference between imitation and influence in art and photography. Look at lots of photos and learn from them. Over time you’ll gain your own ideas of what expresses your feelings and ideas.
Disagree but thanks for sharing that Stan! All the best!