Daido Moriyama: the photographer who didn't look through the viewfinder

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Video Breakdown
00:00 Intro
01:09 A Time to Breathe
05:37 Provoke to Provoke
07: 35 Lighting a Fire
11:48 Don’t pause to think
Daido Moriyama: the photographer who didn't look through the viewfinder
By Tatiana Hopper
August 2023
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[@TatianaHopper]

Edit: Thanks so much for your continuous support and feedback, I really appreciate it! For all the folks 'offended' with the title Moriyama talked a good bit about not looking through the viewfinder, a clear reference is made on the book 'Daido Moriyama: The World through My Eyes', published in 2010. Which is why the contradicting visual reference at minute 3 and title in the past tense exist, to incite healthy discussions and critical thinking. Also, Don't be like Tatiana & use MPB 😂 tinyurl.com/k67as8mw And big shout out to my friend Chris for helping with the Japanese translation, check out his channel with some cool insights: www.youtube.com/@ZoneFocused/videos

[@hejmRage]

That ad is flawless hahah 😅

[@dangilmore9724]

Back in the early 80s, I pulled an art photography prank in which I would, using zone focusing, close my eyes and wait for interesting sounds on the streets of New York City. I would then, without looking, point the camera and shoot. Some of the resulting images turned pit to be amazing. Taking this concept one step further, I handed my camera to a blind friend who then captured really amazing images. Everything went fine until the so called critics discovered how the images were taken. They got indignant, which was the whole point of the exercise. We had a good laugh and actually sold a number of prints to Andy Warhol who expressed delight at giving the establishment a good poke in the eye.

[@TatianaHopper]

Case to say Dan, haters are going to hate, period. I think it sounds pretty cool and I would love to try that exercise myself, would be so cool to see. I think anyone who considers themselves as engaging in any creative activity, cannot and should not, in my eyes, be closed to new possibilities or ideas, should never make fun of, constantly critique or even berate others. Because the art world is big enough to include everyone and all sorts of workflows. Classic case of people will always criticise what they cannot understand.

[@nbeutler1134]

That’s dope, would love to see those if you have them anywhere

[@s.z.x.01]

Definitely would love to see your images, your story got me really curious 😄

[@CarlosCosta-ge9dy]

I will definitely try this exercise when winter arrives.

[@abelardojeda]

I think what we need to understand is that a photographer identifies the unusual in different ways… and, important to note too, curating your work IS photography too. At the end you use the same trained eye to find that “interestingness”.

[@instantcharlie1225]

I've been waiting for this video! Daido is my all-time favorite photographer not only for his images but for his anarchistic philosophy about photography and breaking all of the rules of the Western photographers. I also respect the hell out of how he brushes off gear snobbery: "I've always said it doesn't matter what kind of camera you're using - a toy camera, a Polaroid camera, or whatever - just as long as it does what a camera has to do." ("How I take Photographs" 74) [a book I can't recommend enough]. I can't remember the video/ interview, but I remember him paraphrasing this quote and saying something along the lines of: it doesn't matter if you are using a Leica or a Polaroid, *you* shouldn't be a slave to brands or to your gear, that you, as the artist, should be the master of your tools. I've been waiting for it to cool off down here in the South before taking my cameras out, but watching this is really making me itch to get out there; especially wanting to run some B&W through a point and shoot.

[@Moodboard39]

Matter what you shoot

[@yuji4886]

I think its from the documentary "Near Equal"

[@medes5597]

One of his most perfect moments was his decision to stop shooting Polaroids for a long time (despite him having stockpiled boxes and boxes of film) was because Polaroid found out about him and sent him a free camera and film. He said his polaroid went into the bin immediately and he picked something else up. Wonderful dedication to working exclusively on his own terms.

[@DavidAusman]

Sweet Jesus, why are there always these comments implying that when others purchase something expensive it is because they are wanting to project superiority or snobbery, as you claim. That thought has never crossed my mind even once. When I buy an expensive camera-tool it is because I want to try and see what the effect of it is on my photography. And this is precisely what all photographers are doing. Other photographers I speak with say exactly this. I have never, ever met a photographer who takes photographs so he can judge others and put them down by showing off their expensive camera. Your belief that you know what others are thinking is pure delusion. Your words reveal a lack of confidence in your own capabilities. You want to manipulate people into thinking you are superior to these other photographers by implying they are ruled by money and you are not. If you would stop worrying about feeling superior to others and judging them silently or verbally, and get down to improving your photography and marketing skills you wouldn't even waste any more time on this sneaky attempt to cover up what clearly must be your own inner sense of not being good enough. So get that chip off of your shoulder and keep taking pictures and mastering the editing process and mastering sales and how to get noticed. Stop worrying about status in the hierarchy. If you truly believe your work is good enough but you aren't getting noticed then that indicates that you need to master the marketing skills that get you noticed. Aha, but wait, that's when you will find out that creating art is the easy part, marketing yourself is a much, much more difficult art to learn and the one that most artists forgot to learn about. If you don't have the stomach for rejection then just do this as a hobby. Rejection is the norm but once a person learns rejection is to be expected most of the time it just bounces off like it's nothing and then one learns to look in the mirror and say what am I doing wrong? Why am I not connecting? What is the actual process of connecting?

[@medes5597]

@@DavidAusman well this is a pathetically angry comment.

[@BengtJohansen]

Just came back from Berlin and the Daido Moriyama : A Retrospective exhibtion. Definitely worth travelling there just to visit the exhibition! If you have the chance I recommend it, 10/10. It will be in Berlin until Sept 06 2023

[@CarlosCosta-ge9dy]

I love Daido Moriyama and all that he has done for photography. This is a fantastic video about the man and his outstanding art. The timing couldn't be better as we are getting an exhibition of his work at the Photographers Gallery.

[@TatianaHopper]

Oh cool! What a timing well maybe some people will leave the exhibition wanting to learn more of this work and perhaps they might find this video :) Thanks for watching Carlos!

[@mzungu1970]

When is the exhibition ?

[@dirkpehrke9909]

It is now in Berlin until September 6th. A fantastic exhibition, was just there two weeks ago. The catalog is great too, the prints are high quality and do his bw work justice!

[@CarlosCosta-ge9dy]

@@mzungu1970 It is in October, Take a look at the photographers Gallery website as tickets will be sold fast in the beginning.

[@tomdivasion7724]

Actually the other way round as I have just watched your video and now very keen to see the exhibition!

[@localframes]

One little correction: Picture in the 6:06 is by Yutaka Takanashi. (Funabashi City: Health Center, 1965, from the series Tokyo-jin (Tokyoites) - Yutaka Takanashi) Awesome presentation. Thank you for the great work!

[@TimS-pg5pv]

Thanks Tatiana, another beautiful and evocative video. Daido Moriyama is a genius IMHO. He's been called the father of Japanese street photography but he's much much more than that. His work shows that the need for sharpness, lack of grain and high resolution are not always needed to produce a wonderful body of work. Thanks again!

[@TatianaHopper]

Great points Tim! Thank you for watching! 🙌

[@doggie909]

Hello from Japan 👋 I’m very happy to see Daido on your channel as a Japanese viewer. Thank you so much for making this video! Always love to watch your great video essay!

[@TatianaHopper]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching all the way from Japan! A country I want to visit as I really appreciate your culture and love many classic Japanese filmmakers :) all the very best!

[@somsuvramukherjee]

Thanks for the lovely video. Moriyama is a legend. Love his work.

[@nino_cappuccino]

It’s photography like this that gives me confidence and courage. I can’t help want to edit my photos every time I watch your videos, T. So inspiring!!!!

[@TatianaHopper]

I’m so glad the videos leave you inspired and motivated to carry on with your work, that’s amazing and I’m glad they can be helpful, thanks so much for watching!

[@tomdivasion7724]

What a wonderful video. Really didn’t know much about his work but in berlin next week and saw they had an exhibition of his work at the c/o Berlin. Having not heard of his work before I was particularly interested but now I’ve seen your video I’m definitely going!!

[@newtypexzerox]

You make some of my favorite videos on photography, keep up the amazing work!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much I really appreciate it!

[@AlwaysDrawing2012]

I really enjoyed this video! Thank you for sharing, Tatiana!

[@TatianaHopper]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@lock_nain]

FINALLY! ive been waiting for you to feature Daido in one of your videos. thanks 🙏🏻

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching :)

[@nicolaemorozov4304]

So glad of appearing this genius on this channel, many, many thanks for this short documentary! #gr4ever

[@tonygreenwoodN10]

Really great video - one of your best - beautifully edited - sound was fantastic and the MPB sponsorship section a masterpiece!! Thank you!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Tony! I’m so glad the video resonated with you, if I may be honest and say so I do agree with you one of my best editings and videos. Appreciate the comments on the sponsorships!

[@bowenisland100]

Your best yet! Love the intro especially: you have a gift for finding and collaging film images. The intro gives a perfect context for DM's work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fukaeri08]

My favourite photographer ever. Daido is just so romantic with the art of photography and his philosophy regarding desire and moments resonates with me.

[@glitch314]

This was life changingly well. Thank you ❤

[@abrooklyngirllinda]

Another epic video, Tatiana. Just amazing. I have so much to learn!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words 🙌

[@colemcmanus48]

I rarely comment on KZbin videos, but I wanted to say that your videos and edits are getting better every time. Love it. Keep up the awesome work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Cole! I appreciate your comment and I’m glad you did comment as I love knowing people’s feedback and opinion even when it’s positive, I just like to see how the videos affect people and what they’re thoughts are. Keep commenting and I’ll keep them coming, we have a deal eheh :)

[@brenoestrella7905]

Another perfect video, Tatiana! I love it when you create these mini docs/photographer profiles ❤ Last year, I managed to attend the Daido exhibition that took place here in São Paulo, and it was impeccable. Your video reminded me that I need to buy the book related to the exhibition hahahahahha

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much for watching my friend and much love to São Paulo! Glad you were able to see his work in real life, I still have to do that, would be so cool, thanks for commenting and now go grab that book eheh

[@chillaxsnip3r93]

Best video to date! I love this format it fits perfectly, the educational documentary style is where it’s at! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much ✌🏻

[@birdie399]

Thanks for this video. It is a great advert for the strength of black and white photography. I really like the intro and outro. Congratulations on another fine piece of work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts 💭

[@samirelgamal7154]

Great Video!! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing content with the world, keep them coming 🙏you're amazing👌 The intro 🔥

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much my friend I appreciate it!

[@umareta]

I see Daido Moriyama, I clicked, I watched. Awesome video, Tatiana. His work from past to present keep on inspiring many people including myself. Only recently though having moved from Asia to Europe, I noticed his style of photography is appreciated differently in the west compared to the east. In the west (Europe/US), the appreciation is mostly all about aesthetic (gritty, raw). Meanwhile in the east (East Asia, Southeast Asia), we tend to appreciate and have understanding of the whole story/journey in the photographs. Even among photographers, his method of taking photographs is appreciated differently. But again, I think Moriyama's method of taking photographs is subject to a diverse range of interpretations, shaped by cultural backgrounds, personal experiences, and artistic preferences.

[@Moodboard39]

Idk see what that has to do with the west? I know he from Japan . But that's how he took pics . I don't see what correlation between country / continent have the anything to do with it

[@umareta]

@@Moodboard39 What I was trying to highlight is how different cultural contexts can shape how people interpret and appreciate his work. It's fascinating to observe that while his photography is appreciated globally, the specific elements that resonate might vary based on cultural backgrounds. For example, in the West, where I'm currently based, there's often a strong focus on the aesthetic aspects like the gritty and raw qualities. On the other hand, in the East, where I'm originally from, there tends to be a deeper exploration of the stories and journeys behind the photographs. It's not about saying one perspective is better than the other, but rather how individual experiences and cultural influences can lead to diverse interpretations of his art.

[@WilliamReeves]

By a longshot my all-time favorite! Thank you Tatiana for giving us Daido!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching and commenting William!

[@richardrizzo_photography]

Excellent video Tatiana, I remember seeing some of Moriyama's images decades ago but never really connected to it until years later, your video just sparked an interest back in me to further my study of his works. Thank you as always. ❤😎

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching Rich! I really appreciate your words, same for me I encountered his work years back didn’t really connect to it but decided now to pick up that challenge again!

[@winedemonium]

Echos of an Adam Curtis documentary in your intro (and later). Fantastic. You let your choices for video and music montages in your videos speak for themselves, but these elements add something special to your work - something tantalising to process in the background, and I wanted to comment on that aspect of your work with this video, because it is so well done. It doesn't distract me from your narrative, but its so well done that I wanted to focus on that with this video. Thanks once again for an inspirational piece of work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for your comment in this but also in all the other videos I’ve been reading them in sequence, I appreciate your kind words and willingness to share your thoughts! Wishing you all the best and hope you keep checking in with the channel :)

[@developingtank]

Put off watching this since it was released, because I didn’t want it to impact my own video on Daido. Glad to have finally viewed it since putting my own out. Good as always. Cheers.

[@ZoneFocused]

Everything came out really nice T! Love the video and I'm a huge Moriyama fan so I was locked in on this one haha. Happy I could help out!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks my guy I really appreciate the help! Let’s keep in touch 🙏🏻

[@tumanyopinions5883]

Love your videos..Thank you for your time and effort

[@TatianaHopper]

Glad you like them! Thank you for also taking your time to watch them 🙌

[@lukeluke4043]

Damn, your videos are getting better and better! Even the ADV was great, with that Wes Anderson style. Can't wait for your next works! :)

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much Luke! Appreciate your comment!

[@sanwarzone]

Excellent...Pure WOW. The grit, the real, and the everyday world turned into our own recognizable reality works for me. Thanks for putting this together, along with the music to match this assault on all our senses.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! Appreciate your comment!

[@bryanpolitte]

Another great look at a photographer I’ve been so unaware of! Love it!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much!

[@bryanpolitte]

@@TatianaHopper Absolutely! I could watch an hour long documentary . Just saying.

[@fotonlux]

absolutely fantastic as usual Tatiana!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@andrewgulland8012]

Tatiana, as ever, your documentary work is excellent At photo college in the 1980's I found Daido Moriyama's work dark and difficult to understand and now, nearly 40 years later, I still do! But that is probably a good thing!

[@ale0x34]

this was fantastic, thank you

[@TatianaHopper]

🙏🏻

[@johnkelly-pd3vq]

Thanks Tatiana, best intro ever, superb video and production

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much John!

[@lenscap8925]

Bending at the waist and extending an arm has given my photos a refreshing "angle" I couldn't accomplish looking in a viewfinder (lying on the ground and getting dirty). Shooting at the waist,knee,or off the top of my shoe yield sharp images for my further processing. Sometimes a few takes are applied, but static objects usually don't mind the time. lol At 68 with Photoshops help I have fun making images I am proud of.

[@TatianaHopper]

Keep it going, if you’re happy and content with what you’re doing that’s always a plus! Thanks for watching!

[@ak4good]

What a great mini documentary! Enjoyed the unique MPB ad as well. :-)

[@TatianaHopper]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching !

[@alanholzmanphoto]

Excellent video abt Moriama. Thank you!

[@TatianaHopper]

🙏🏻

[@floramaggedon2806]

Fabulous! I love the Provoke philosophy and this was a great video. You are very talented. Great MPB ad too x

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much I appreciate your comment, glad you enjoyed the video, I confess the Provoke was my favourite bit, even though not too long, there's a lot of food for thought in there. Maybe I could do a video on it hmm 🤔 Glad you enjoyed the MPB Segment!

[@narelle4868]

This is a brilliant doco of one very creative artist. Thankyou!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching!

[@ricardorada2285]

Fantastic video Tatiana, thank you

[@TatianaHopper]

Many thanks!

[@bottledgroovephoto]

i am a new subscriber and have been viewing your excellent videos. So glad to have discovered your channel! Keep on doing the good work Tatiana!!

[@silvestersze9968]

Well done video. One of my favorite street photographers!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Silvester!

[@erichartke4331]

Great work I really enjoyed this.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@carlwarrenphoto]

Thank you for my after work watch !

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@dirkpehrke9909]

Maybe you overestimate the „not looking through the viewfinder“ aspect. For me it is not about randomly taken photos that are made in the darkroom. It is more about „shooting from the hip“ with small cameras like the Ricoh GR. You kind of learn, what the camera sees and don’t have to look, it kind of becomes an extension of your hands. With DSLRs, he seems to often use the viewfinder as seen in the photo you’re using, where he takes a „Selfie“ with the woman in front of him before a mirror.

[@ES-qm5hr]

Also, the majority of his really famous photos are taken with SLRs and half frame cameras. It's not until the late 90s, and early 00s that point and shoot, and polaroids start showing up, and they are not his best work. Because people are lazy they reshow the same shots of him using a Ricoh GR Digital, and Ricoh GR film cameras, but these are not him taking the famous shots we know. Plus, those cameras are not cheap like the video says, they are extremely high end cameras with very sharp lenses, and a capable of very professional looking photos. He would also Xerox many of his prints, so you have that element too, so a lot of the shots that influence people are a result of photocopying as much as anything else. His look is mostly a result of how he shoots, develops, and prints like most film photography. The internet is full of bollocks videos like this regurgitating nonsense.

[@SouravBanik90]

Inspiring! Last few frames blew my mind! The image of the street dog was jarring. And the representation on the book is genius! Beautiful portrayal of reality!

[@TatianaHopper]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@SouravBanik90]

@@TatianaHopper most welcome 🙏

[@TedPartrick]

This is an especially exciting video. It's a fortunate photographer who gets a place in your video series. Oh, I was also startled by Jack Kerouak's name popping up.

[@TatianaHopper]

Yeah so was I! I read two of his books back in the day and really loved it (the road was one of them) thanks so much for watching Ted!

[@earlfenwick]

Such a strong piece T! I love it.

[@TatianaHopper]

I really appreciate it, thank you!

[@oto-aoki]

Very nice material and well made mini reportage.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@-grey]

As a fellow no viewfinder shooter, I've got to say it's kind of like using an optical finder where the frame lines are the digital image. When I hold the camera out, I have 2 eyes open. I can see what's going on around the frame, and my frame can be anywhere - eye level, waist level, around a corner, touching a puddle in the street, inside a confined space. I'm not limited to only my perspective ever. I find it nets me a different kind of image, one where I work a scene more because I'm not capturing my personal perspective but an ideal one instead. ✌️

[@JimmyHandtrixx]

how do you get photos in focus?

[@-grey]

@@JimmyHandtrixx same as everyone else? 🤷

[@JimmyHandtrixx]

@@-grey oh ok i guess this is only for digital photography.

[@hoagyguitarmichael]

Fabulous look at one of my faves. Was surprised and fortunate to come upon some of his work at this years Rencontre in Arles.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much for watching my friend, looks like you were very fortunate there!

[@VictorReynolds]

Moriyama is a league of his own. His gritty black and white work still resonates with me, despite when it was taken. We need to brink magazines like “Provoke” back to photography. I loved the start with Screaming Jay Hawkins as well!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks! I agree we really do!

[@rodrigodiaz5003]

Thanks a lot !

[@macabria_]

Wow, this looks so good. I didn't know Daido Moriyama, but I think I'm in love now, thank you! And aslo, that was a hilarious way to make an ad XD

[@TatianaHopper]

Well he has plenty of phtobooks and stuff to go through, I also left some links in the description that you might appreciate if you want to learn more :) Ahaha thanks so much I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@derrenleepoole]

This has inspired me to dig out my Ricoh GRDiii camera for this weekends gig shenanigans!

[@TatianaHopper]

Go for it! :)

[@derrenleepoole]

@@TatianaHopper kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqbPoHuGntKem6csi=y4UpXgTQty3WSDvU

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

That was brilliant … and the MPB bit a la WA alone was worth the price of admission … well done. Thanks so much for this excellent video! More inspiration for me to continue my X100V monochrome adventure! 📷🙂

[@TatianaHopper]

Glad you enjoyed it and was inspiring for you to carry on with your own journey, have fun! Ahah thanks I think there will be more segments like this coming 😅 all the best!

[@robertgordon6362]

Congratulations on making sense of Moriyama’s work. I’ve never cared for it but thanks to you I now better understand it.

[@TatianaHopper]

To be fair, it was tricky, I confess and if you've seen some of my photography its not really my cup of tea, but I really appreciate his insights!

[@trifin5772]

Thank you so much! He is a star. You are a star 🎉!!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much! He is definitely the star of the show ✨

[@BilBrown]

This is awesome. The photographer that changed my life forever.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching!

[@hamshanksproductions7161]

Another well presented documentary. Regards

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@hamshanksproductions7161]

@@TatianaHopper You're welcome.

[@faltatilbet]

Last quote is a killer. Great content.

[@TatianaHopper]

It really is, thanks!

[@mid90s75]

Love this so much, he is definitely a very different photographer not my thing but I appreciate his insights and yours! Also that MPB ad you should keep on channeling you inner Wes Anderson it was mint 😂

[@TatianaHopper]

Yeah totally get it, it might not be for everyone :) Thanks glad you liked the ad ahaha

[@roxspeedg]

Moriyama is truly an artist. He has such a unique vision! How did he get his bnw so grainy with such stark contrast! Amazing video!

[@TatianaHopper]

I think he got it through a combination of over or underexposing (which is known to affect how grain appears in the final image), pushing or pulling in the development of the film and also I would say he could've used specific chemicals to achieve that look. As for his digital images, I feel like the type of cameras he used are a key there, small cheap compact cameras :) Thanks for watching!

[@ancientburner]

This is inspiring and freeing. I'm going to try to take photos without using the viewfinder or LCD screen. 📷📸🎞🎥

[@durango-CODEBUILDER]

One of my all-time favourites!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching!

[@theeramet.a]

Love video 👐🏻😊

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@bequeem]

Daido Moriyama is such a cool photographer. Right now is an exhibition in Berlin. It was amazing!!

[@maborian787]

Wow, this was beautiful!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@rogerhyland8283]

Hard to add anything regarding his photography. I love his totally unprecious attitude to photos and his refusal to allow any mystification of what he does. I love listening to him speak. Just a total fan.

[@TatianaHopper]

Glad to liked him Roger I definitely had a challenge with this video going through his photography and philosophy! And I have to say it was super interesting one of best challenges I’ve had in a while, thanks for watching!

[@amu3427]

Amazing documentary.

[@TatianaHopper]

🙏🏻

[@ChundomanX]

im subscribing, amazing content

[@TatianaHopper]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@485c]

He has a retrospective at The Photographer’s Gallery in London Uk….October 23 to Feb 24. Already booked my ticket. So this is a great heads up on his work..Thank You

[@TatianaHopper]

Oh cool! I didn’t know thanks for your comment!

[@ConnorAR]

I went to his retrospective, and it was brilliant, I'm glad I got to experience it.

[@liamwatters8559]

The CO museum in Berlin recently ran an exhibit of Moriyama’s work. It might still be going. It really was something to see up close.

[@banjo5835]

Great Video about a great photographer

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you kindly!

[@geoffmphotography9444]

I'm a great fan of Moriyama and have some of his books. Nevertheless, that was a excellent potted history with some unique ideas. Also, the best MPB ad ever!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much for watching Geoff ahah glad you also liked the MPB segment and also good to know you’re a Moriyama fan and enjoyed the video ✌🏻

[@Mike_Wazowski_z]

This intro is top tier!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@videobyredjade]

Thank you

[@alfredojosecasanovapereira4691]

Amazing n beautiful video, I need a video about masahisa fukase, contemporary of moriyama, and author of crows

[@pesahombre]

the best video of daido moriyama

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@mikelovett2677]

Love his work

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching Mike!

[@crispijnvansas]

Amzing video again with a lot of nice references. only one small correction: the artwork "room" was designed by Jiro Yoshihara in 1956.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you! Appreciate the correction and thank you for watching!

[@RM.TokyoPhotographer]

Daido Moriyama actually did a gallery/presentation of his works in Downtown Tokyo T3 Photo Festival in Tokyo...hoping he will come back this year since although Im not a B/W type of guy theres someting special about him that sets him apart from other artists in Japan. thanks for a great coverage :D

[@randomframe3436]

Ryo, maybe its time you try schwarze und weisse photography...

[@RM.TokyoPhotographer]

thanks for reccomending, more sleepless nights hehe @@randomframe3436

[@davidpierini3316]

Some of the best explanations of his work I've ever heard. But I respectfully argue he did use the camera viewfinder much of the time. It's clear from the pictures of him working in this doc but also from the many compositions that come together with intentionality that could only be executed with a viewfinder or LCD screen. Even if just a glance.

[@TatianaHopper]

Yeah I completely agree, I feel like there is a certain degree of participation and consciousness even looking through the LCD screen. I quoted his reasoning but I didn't elaborate on it because otherwise the video would be too long but I would love to discuss it more in detail! Thanks for watching David!

[@speakslowlyplease]

I adore Moriyama's work so much. You should do a piece on Ikko Narahara as well.

[@TatianaHopper]

I will Google him! Thanks so much for the recommendation!

[@zvitkovits]

Another profound, educating, inspiring and entertaining video. You have become an excellent docu producer. While portraying exceptional photographers you reflect on photography with profound knowledge and unique artistic style. Thank you for your wonderful work. Have you produced the MPV ad? Its kind of ‘quoting’ Wes Anderson?

[@TatianaHopper]

Yes I have and yes it’s Wes Anderson inspired :) thanks for watching and for your very kind words!

[@gnojedseek]

Another interesting video. My compliments. Usually I'm not that impressed by what women think or what women make. They simply do not have the strength and passion that men have; they have different (great) qualities. But I will make an exception for you. I'll definitely be checking out more of you. I haven't seen your photos yet. So my compliments only concern your videos, which are wonderfully made, and your ideas.

[@rancavil]

Hello Tatiana, great video. I love Moriyama and all related to are-bure-boke. I think when a photo has this friction can express or represent better feelings and emotions, like a stitch in our brains. In other words, I'd say, "I love Jazz but sometimes I need a little of punk in my life" :-)

[@TatianaHopper]

That’s a great way of putting it and definitely what I felt with this video and reading about Moriyama. I love jazz but I definitely needed a little shake and punk in my life 😅 thanks for watching!

[@stansabev]

Amazing film Tania.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@richardhaw9757]

ive had the opportunity to meet the person, even had a photo with him. hes a nice guy. we basically operate in the same 1km2 area.

[@Arturo.H.M]

❤❤ I love the intro with Scramin Jay Hawkins, which is really appropriate for Daido Moriyama. Regards from Spain

[@TatianaHopper]

Hola! Yeah I felt that the gritty in your face imagery could work well paired with the dramatics and screaming of Jay Hawkins ahah Best to Spain! Congrats to your girls for winning in the football!

[@raya2samba]

Thank you for introducing Daido Moriyama on your channel, I really like his style of photography - "Are(roughness)", "Bure(shaky)","Bokeh(out of focus)". Now then, Tatiana! you will lack the finishing touch, if you won't show us Nobuyoshi Araki. He is always compared to him and much more provoktive.

[@TatianaHopper]

I will investigate Araki, thanks for the tip and for watching, appreciate it!

[@liza6021]

I somehow share similar thoughts about the photography even though I learned about Daido Moriyama today. Interesting.

[@ChristineWilsonPhotography]

He certainly was out there ,quite unconventional , loved it

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching !

[@cjosuegp]

That's a nice video, wow!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching!

[@jojoanggono3229]

Could you do an episode about Shoji Ueda? His surreal style is absolutely fascinating. I come to believe some of Pink Floyd's album cover was inspired by Ueda's work.