What do you guys think should we pick up a Rodney Smith book and make an episode of books? Would you like to see more of his work here on the channel :)
Rodney Smith is one my favorite artist/photographer. I was fortunate enough to get a signed copy of his book that he created as a kickstarter campaign before his untimely death. The book is an inspiring treasure.
Excellent video Tatiana, I always liked Smith's work but I never knew much about him, here you have helped me get a start into digging more into his bio. Oh and I loved your MPB commercial I found it very creative and it put a smile on my face. Cheers my friend. 🙂
Hi Rich! Thanks so much for watching, I’m glad this video is only a glimpse, he honestly has so many more images that are stunning, it’s worth investigating! Ahah the MPB sponsored segment was just a little twist between Magritte and the feel good element of Smith’s photos eheh thanks my friend!
I’ve seen some of these photos before but wasn’t familiar with the artist. Your bringing those situations to light so often is a real contribution. And you do it so well. Thank you. And the ad was inspired.
Neither was I until I came across a random image that lead me to his work, I was blown away, really appreciative of his efforts. Thanks for watching Joe 🤍
Hi, Tatiana. You doing a heck of a job, my friend. Very interesting photographer with a creative mindset. Thak you for sharing this video. Greetings from the Netherlands, Antoine.
Absolutely, how we relate to the people we want to photograph, how we approach them and communicate with them, our body language, are crucial to making them comfortable, to the point where they enjoy the experience of being photographed. Great video. Thank you.
Dear Tatiana, what a pleasant surprise: Rodney Smith. Film photographer, black and white, available light. It's not the camera, it's the eye. The importance of prints. For what I'm doing concerning photography, he is a major inspiring photographer. Thank you, Tatiana, for sharing. I will explore Rodney Smith work deeply from now on. And books, of course. Cheers from Portugal, JC
Thank you so much Alan! I’m glad you enjoyed my take I definitely would love to go through one of this books here on the channel. Thank you for watching!
Wonderful video Tatiana. Insightful and eloquently presented. I found out about him maybe a year or two ago (I can't believe I was unaware for so long). As you rightly pointed out, his images are very surreal and whimsical and the references to Magritte are, I think, obvious.
That MPB advert is awesome!! However from past experience, they don't deserve that kind of effort...hope you were handsomely paid :) and thanks for your brilliant videos!
Great video. Sounds like he was referring to Ephesians 5:13 - But everything exposed by the light becomes visible-and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.
Perhaps that is correct I was quoting him on that but maybe he might have made a mistake I trusted the source as it was the photographer himself, thanks for “illuminating” me on that :) appreciate it!
A great mini documentary on little known photographer. There are too many times when photographers like Rodney Smith, Bruce Gilden and Masha Ivashintsova. They're here for a brief moment, then disappear like some a shadow at night. Thank you for showing us his amazing #artwork!
Wow … great video … ta very much! A mostly monochrome masterpiece with a colourful flourish at the end. Did I mention the MPB short … brilliant! PS: The photo at 0:37 of Reed on an aircraft wing with outstretched arms caught my attention. Descriptions of this photo on the internet describe the pose of the model as mimicking the wings of the aircraft he’s standing on. I’m retired from a long career with Rolls-Royce and so my reaction was a little different. I think the model is adopting the pose of the Rolls-Royce motor car bonnet mascot sculpture known as The Spirit of Ecstasy! Later in your video we can see two other models with similar poses, one of them on a wing again. What clinches it for me in the first photo is the Rolls-Royce turbofan engine that we see in the foreground. Who knows … maybe Mr Smith had a thing for Rolls-Royce motor cars!
Ahahah thanks! I was hoping people had a laugh with that MPB short :) Yeah who knows to be honest he strikes me as someone who had an appreciation for the finer things in life, not just from his background but his photography is quite elegant and rolls Royce cars are extremely elegant. Maybe!
I came across Rodney’s work when I found a pre-production proof copy of Land Of Light in a rummage bin at a flee market. It was powerful! I then began looking for the actual book and found it years later. I wrote Rodney to see if he would sign them but before he could respond he died! I so wanted to talk with him about that book and his seminary experience and its impact.
Also someone said down in another comment that he might potentially be referring to Ephesians 5:13 - But everything exposed by the light becomes visible--and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.
Thank you! BTW, your channel is inspiring 😀🥂 “for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said, “Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.”” Ephesians 5:14
The font size you have chosen for the text on your recent videos, including this one, is very small. Coupled with them being white makes it very difficult to read. I would like to suggest you use a (much) larger font in future videos. Otherwise, I very much enjoy your videos. :)
Thank you for the feedback, I’ll try to bump up the size, I’ll probably keep it white others colours won’t suit aesthetically and probably would look strange. But nothing like trying it. Appreciate it and thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻
Rich people photographing other rich people playing “artist”. I find these types of photographers work very uninspiring and uninteresting. Yes, money does give you access to more opportunities, this especially applies in photography, but one thing in common I’ve noticed with photographers who’ve come from wealth, is that much of their work tries to mimic other artists work and although some of their images can appear pleasing at first glance, there is something off, something missing. Their work lacks depth, lacks soul. In my humble opinion. You simply cannot buy your way into becoming a great photographer.
Thanks for watching and for your feedback Chris, I personally from listening to his interviews, his wife’s interviews don’t think he bought his way into it especially when he decided to divert from a path his family had taken in the fashion world (as CEO of companies I believe and not in creative roles). But I appreciate your opinion and I mean we can’t all like the same and think the same otherwise the world would be a boring place :)
Yeah absolutely but I like to suggest rather than state something that even the man himself never confirmed or talked about. I actually thought that someone who had studied around that time would definitely be way more in touch with Magritte than say much later in the 80s and 90s (that’s why I made the reference to Yale). Thanks for watching!
What do you guys think should we pick up a Rodney Smith book and make an episode of books? Would you like to see more of his work here on the channel :)
Hell yeah I love Rodney Smith!
@@mid90s75 cool!
Yes please.
@@richardrizzo_photography 🙌
I would read the book and enjoy an episode on it.
Thank you!!
I REALLY enjoyed this...I'm a big fan of Magrite...and now of this gentleman. Well done, so informative and fun to watch!!
CC
Rodney Smith is one my favorite artist/photographer. I was fortunate enough to get a signed copy of his book that he created as a kickstarter campaign before his untimely death. The book is an inspiring treasure.
That's what I call a holly grail! Definitely a treasure to keep, thanks for watching and commenting :)
I am so envious
You’re brilliant. Thank you for sharing your great work!
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 🙏🏻
Really love his work, certainly up there with the most inspirational. Thanks for making. Love your mpb add by the way. Very clever. 👌
Excellent video Tatiana, I always liked Smith's work but I never knew much about him, here you have helped me get a start into digging more into his bio. Oh and I loved your MPB commercial I found it very creative and it put a smile on my face. Cheers my friend. 🙂
Hi Rich! Thanks so much for watching, I’m glad this video is only a glimpse, he honestly has so many more images that are stunning, it’s worth investigating! Ahah the MPB sponsored segment was just a little twist between Magritte and the feel good element of Smith’s photos eheh thanks my friend!
I’ve seen some of these photos before but wasn’t familiar with the artist. Your bringing those situations to light so often is a real contribution. And you do it so well. Thank you. And the ad was inspired.
Thank you so much Jim!
Excellent job, thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for sharing the work of this photographer’s work! Amazing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed this video. I was not familiar with Rodney Smith. His images are quite striking. Thank you for another very well done video!
Neither was I until I came across a random image that lead me to his work, I was blown away, really appreciative of his efforts. Thanks for watching Joe 🤍
I love learning, Thank you Tatiana. Happy monday.
Thank you for tuning in, happy Monday!
Think I’ve got myself a new favourite photographer! Thank you for introducing me to him🎉🥳
Thanks for watching, glad you do!
Another fabulous video!
Thank you for watching!
Hi, Tatiana.
You doing a heck of a job, my friend.
Very interesting photographer with a creative mindset.
Thak you for sharing this video.
Greetings from the Netherlands,
Antoine.
The photography and the art are amazing.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this content!!
Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻
I always like his work, but never knew much about him. This is why I'm a fan of the channel! Keep it up!
Thanks, I’m glad to make videos that allow people discovering the work of these amazing photographers! Thais for watching 🙏🏻
That was an eye-opener! Your videos are the best
Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate it
Great video, I really enjoyed hearing about Rodney Smith! Thanks!
Thank you for watching 🙏🏻
Nice job thank you ❤
Thank you for watching!
Absolutely, how we relate to the people we want to photograph, how we approach them and communicate with them, our body language, are crucial to making them comfortable, to the point where they enjoy the experience of being photographed.
Great video. Thank you.
Appreciate your thoughts, thank you Fernando for watching and commenting!
I learn a lot watching your videos. Thank you @TatianaHopper.
Thank you so much! 💫
Dear Tatiana, what a pleasant surprise: Rodney Smith. Film photographer, black and white, available light. It's not the camera, it's the eye. The importance of prints. For what I'm doing concerning photography, he is a major inspiring photographer. Thank you, Tatiana, for sharing. I will explore Rodney Smith work deeply from now on. And books, of course. Cheers from Portugal, JC
Thanks for watching and for your thoughtful comment! Cheers! 💫
Super.. thanks for sharing 🙏🏽
Thank you for watching 🙏🏻
He was very creative.
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Wonderful, as always! Thank you!
Thank you for watching & commenting 💫
These videos are excellent. Exposing me to so many photographer's work I don't think I'd find on my own.
Thank you so much for tuning in with the channel, I'm glad the videos can be helpful like that, cheers!
Wonderful, thank you so much!
Thank you for watching Paul!
amazing, thank you for sharing this photographer with us
Thank you for watching 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Another brilliant video, thanks Tatiana. Fascinating insight into Rodney Smith's work, I learnt a lot about him and loved your analysis.
Thank you so much Alan! I’m glad you enjoyed my take I definitely would love to go through one of this books here on the channel. Thank you for watching!
Wonderful video Tatiana. Insightful and eloquently presented. I found out about him maybe a year or two ago (I can't believe I was unaware for so long). As you rightly pointed out, his images are very surreal and whimsical and the references to Magritte are, I think, obvious.
Yes I think surreal and whimsical are most definitely two words I would associate with his work, thanks for watching 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I love your videos Tatiana! Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching!
His later work is absolutely based on Rène Magrite's creation. No question. Interesting. Gave me ideas for mine.
Very well done Tatiana ☮
Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏻
That MPB advert is awesome!! However from past experience, they don't deserve that kind of effort...hope you were handsomely paid :) and thanks for your brilliant videos!
Thank you David! 🙌
I love Rodney Smith his work is simply amazing! Well done I appreciated this video
Thank you for tuning in, his work is truly whimsical!
@@TatianaHopper agreed!
The gentleman with hats and suit, reminds me of one of my favorite Peter Sellers Films. Being There, A very profound film.
Oh yes! What a great reference I’ve watched it!
Great video. Sounds like he was referring to Ephesians 5:13 - But everything exposed by the light becomes visible-and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.
Perhaps that is correct I was quoting him on that but maybe he might have made a mistake I trusted the source as it was the photographer himself, thanks for “illuminating” me on that :) appreciate it!
A great mini documentary on little known photographer. There are too many times when photographers like Rodney Smith, Bruce Gilden and Masha Ivashintsova. They're here for a brief moment, then disappear like some a shadow at night. Thank you for showing us his amazing #artwork!
Thank you so much for watching!
This was fascinating!
Glad you enjoyed it, cheers for watching 💫
Good job on the video.
Thank you for watching William!
Wow … great video … ta very much! A mostly monochrome masterpiece with a colourful flourish at the end. Did I mention the MPB short … brilliant! PS: The photo at 0:37 of Reed on an aircraft wing with outstretched arms caught my attention. Descriptions of this photo on the internet describe the pose of the model as mimicking the wings of the aircraft he’s standing on. I’m retired from a long career with Rolls-Royce and so my reaction was a little different. I think the model is adopting the pose of the Rolls-Royce motor car bonnet mascot sculpture known as The Spirit of Ecstasy! Later in your video we can see two other models with similar poses, one of them on a wing again. What clinches it for me in the first photo is the Rolls-Royce turbofan engine that we see in the foreground. Who knows … maybe Mr Smith had a thing for Rolls-Royce motor cars!
Ahahah thanks! I was hoping people had a laugh with that MPB short :)
Yeah who knows to be honest he strikes me as someone who had an appreciation for the finer things in life, not just from his background but his photography is quite elegant and rolls Royce cars are extremely elegant. Maybe!
Great video!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I came across Rodney’s work when I found a pre-production proof copy of Land Of Light in a rummage bin at a flee market. It was powerful! I then began looking for the actual book and found it years later. I wrote Rodney to see if he would sign them but before he could respond he died! I so wanted to talk with him about that book and his seminary experience and its impact.
You’re very lucky I would love to see it! Thank you for watching!
10:10 I knew Smith’s work reminded me of someone: Magritte!
Yeah it’s pretty undeniable!
Loved the Magritte/Smith commercial. It must have been fun to make it.
Thanks Ted! It was fun putting it together :)
beautiful video
Thank you!
What did he use for the later color work? Camera,film,digital? Thanks. Beautiful video.
He shot always on film according to him and he used I believe an Hasselblad filmwise I don’t know!
@@TatianaHopper ok. Beautiful.
@@drwatsonismine no worries!
He had a definite sense of humor too! I'm noticing a lot of comical physicality reminiscent of Buster Keaton.
I agree!
Que tal um episódio sobre o Araki?
Oh!!!! yes!
As always - the best way to improve your photography is to watch and learn from your videos. Ulf - amateur since 1969.
Thank you so much Ulf! 🙏🏻
The book of John? What passage, please?
This might help: davidschrock.com/2022/05/13/the-doctrine-of-illumination-in-johns-gospel/
Also someone said down in another comment that he might potentially be referring to Ephesians 5:13 - But everything exposed by the light becomes visible--and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.
Thank you! BTW, your channel is inspiring 😀🥂
“for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said, “Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.””
Ephesians 5:14
@@DA-yd2ny no worries thank you for watching, bless!
The font size you have chosen for the text on your recent videos, including this one, is very small. Coupled with them being white makes it very difficult to read. I would like to suggest you use a (much) larger font in future videos. Otherwise, I very much enjoy your videos. :)
Thank you for the feedback, I’ll try to bump up the size, I’ll probably keep it white others colours won’t suit aesthetically and probably would look strange. But nothing like trying it. Appreciate it and thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻
I thought too that Smith was influenced by Magritte
Yes the similarities are remarkable in my opinion, the hat, the symmetry, faceless models etc thanks for watching!
What would he have done without Magritte?
Rich people photographing other rich people playing “artist”. I find these types of photographers work very uninspiring and uninteresting.
Yes, money does give you access to more opportunities, this especially applies in photography, but one thing in common I’ve noticed with photographers who’ve come from wealth, is that much of their work tries to mimic other artists work and although some of their images can appear pleasing at first glance, there is something off, something missing. Their work lacks depth, lacks soul. In my humble opinion. You simply cannot buy your way into becoming a great photographer.
Thanks for watching and for your feedback Chris, I personally from listening to his interviews, his wife’s interviews don’t think he bought his way into it especially when he decided to divert from a path his family had taken in the fashion world (as CEO of companies I believe and not in creative roles). But I appreciate your opinion and I mean we can’t all like the same and think the same otherwise the world would be a boring place :)
Magritte an influence on Smith? Duh! I’m 75 and studied art in the 60s and it was unmistakable borrowing from Magritte imagery.
Yeah absolutely but I like to suggest rather than state something that even the man himself never confirmed or talked about. I actually thought that someone who had studied around that time would definitely be way more in touch with Magritte than say much later in the 80s and 90s (that’s why I made the reference to Yale). Thanks for watching!
It's bordering on plagiarism...
I really don't like his later/commercial work, it's artificial and a bit vain imho :/
That's fair enough, we're all entitled to our thoughts and opinions :) cheers for watching!
Thanks for your very mediocre book report.
lol
Great video!
Thank you 🙏🏻