DAVE HEATH :: MULTITUDE, SOLITUDE

[@dzapp98]

Dave Heath was an instructor of mine at Ryerson U. He had a big influence on me but didn't talk much about himself. You could tell how important photographers like "Gene" Smith were to him. In fact I remember how he glowed with pride after telling us that Eugene Smith mentioned him in his book. Some of the students thought he was a bit arrogant. But his work could certainly speak for itself. Thank you Mr. Heath.

[@donvickery654]

While looking at Dave Heath, I played Jimmy Heath jazz saxophone player from New York. It really works with the New York photos. Thanks for all your great videos. cheers Don Vickery

[@alecjuho9436]

Thank you for bringing light to such an amazing photographer. I am saddened for his passing, would have loved to meet him. Rest in peace Dave.

[@rejeannantel1185]

A discovery (to me), and what a great one it is. Love the title of his book “Multitude, Solitude”. It reveals one’s search to identify, to find his place, among the many. An inward vision drawn by an outward look, a real paradox. Dave Heath is a true artist, one who unveils who he is through his work. Photography is Art, and Art is a mean to better understand who we are. I can understand Dave when he says “Let the images speak for themselves”. Love the Bio you did Ted, it puts everything into context. Great episode Ted.

[@theartofphotography]

+Rejean Nantel Thanks Rejean - really glad you liked it. He was fantastic.

[@philpeterson7182]

The Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City had a large Multitude, Solitude exhibition this year which I believe was up for a couple months. Dave Heath worked with curator Keith Davis on the show but sadly, Mr. Heath never saw it. The prints were stunning and had way more depth than the book. I went twice and wished I would have gone more times. Thanks for presenting this book, Ted. Keep up the great work!

[@HallsEmporium]

On and off I hear about photographers and artists in general that make are focused on retaining control over their work and have a specific vision that they just don't want to compromise. Personally this is something I struggle with as well. There are opportunities to earn money with photography, and often it involves a push/pull with a client - their vision vs your vision. Of course the dream for so many artists is to get paid for what they like and want to do with no questions. Dave's journey reveals different ways to sacrifice and hustle to accomplish what he really wanted. Shooting more "selfishly" is something to consider to really push for an incredible end result.

[@kianucollis3929]

Have you ever worked with a client looking over your shoulder, moaning about how long a shot is taking, having no idea how many decades you may've put into learning your craft and buying all of your equipment....only to be ripped off after presenting much loved and hard earned images for a virtual pittance, to not be paid, EVER, and to have your images stolen and used in major advertising campaigns.....? I have....It hurts....A lot.....Then one stops doing commercial work....for ever. Real photography has nothing to do with money. I know people need to eat....and I guess Dave Heath managed to feed himself without having to deal with soulless liars and heartless thieves.....Much to be learned from people like Mr Heath who can't be bought.

[@scottnobles5081]

RIP Dave Heath... It's disappointing that he declined the artist series, I would have liked to have listened to his approach to photography. Keep going with the artist series Ted! I am much more interested in the thought processes of these photographers than I am about gear. Thanks Ted!

[@kaustavsarkar5823]

This Great photographer is no more..!!! Dies at 85 on his B'day June 27, Monday, 2016.. Rest In Solitude(Peace)..

[@Chalito5]

Perhaps one of the best videos you've ever done. Great information, and you covered a great photographer!

[@jasongold6751]

an amazing photographer, whom i only seen in Popular Photography Annuals and magazines.. Well done!

[@sidrotten21]

another great artist. thank you

[@AegidPhoto]

I was not aware of mr . Heath. Thanks Ted for this fine introduction !

[@fredomworrior1]

i wanna thank u for all your hard work that u r doing .. introducing those masters of photography to me helped me alot, and i am right now trying to develop my own style, finally i appreciate every thing you do.

[@julesnoelsmith]

Thanks for the introduction to Dave Heath's work. Was not familiar with him, beautiful work.

[@IvanJoseHurtadoBaron]

Beautiful video and shows the admiration you have for him. Sad to see him go.

[@TammyRuggles1]

Thank you for bringing his work and art to us, Ted.

[@IraGardner]

Thank you so much for covering this at this depth. You've done a wonderful job of highlighting so much about what makes this work special including the way in which he meticulously organized the sequence of his photographs. I keep this book on my desk for inspiration and had the privilege of attending the retrospective at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

[@woodrowclose]

Thanks for enlightening us once again Ted. I had never heard of Dave Heath before this upload and just seeing his photos really struck a chord with me. I hope that he might change his mind and decide to do the series.

[@SpiderXweaponX]

Great episode! Really connects with Dave's tenacious concept that photography is not always a commodity to be sold and traded for magazines and other publication but ultimately a personal experience set in photographs. Going to look for this book. Thanks!

[@kyungcolor]

Great video Ted! I'm a student in Philly, and I saw the PMA exhibit a few months ago. Really powerful.

[@ryanehoward]

What a great little story at the end. Also, another book I've added to my wish list.

[@davidpittenger723]

Well, another trip to Amazon. Thanks for the steady and consistently good review of books.

[@BrianAndersonPhotography]

Fantastic episode :) Time to buy another book. True story, my library is every book you review ;)

[@johnsouza001]

Amazing find Ted. Since stepping into Photojournalism these books help me a lot to study the emotion and composition and on how to build a story. I will be purchasing the book shortly.

[@batworker]

Just seen an exhibition of his work in The Photographer’s Gallery in London; amazing 😺 Pity that book is now such a bloody ridiculous price 😱

[@kiwicit0]

I just love this work when compared to the trend in your latest vlogs...

[@davidrothschild8913]

Beautiful work indeed Ted. I really enjoyed the neg space layout as you mentioned. Thanks for bringing such inspiring content weekly!

[@john3Lee]

Amazing work from a photographer I had never heard of. Thanks, a really interesting video.

[@kjellgolsen8521]

I`ve seen a lot of your videos this eastern - and I have to say - they are great !

[@leoma7802]

very good source of useful informations. Thanks

[@dakotablue52]

+i've discussed this in other photographers channels whom work in street photography/video. I lived in Cambridge for several years, and spent time in Harvard taking street photos- as the scene has become more and more chain store aesthetic created for tourism, but ran into lots of open agression to being photographed, even as far as being advanced upon. The exception is if i am shooting at a tourist spot with something that is obvious i am shooting. I would carry releases with me, and only had people sign them rarely. I like to think street photohraphy still has a chance, but my experience led me to take an absence from it until i can refine how i approach street photography differently.

[@zioscozio]

Great episode, it's always great to become familiar with new artists!

[@matildedamele7206]

Thank you so much for sharing it! Very inspiring!

[@seanmacleod470]

He was a teacher of mine a very long time ago. He told me my photos had conflict between Apollo and Dionysus. Strange I remember that. I did run into him on the streets of Toronto one night and he took my picture. Polaroid I believe.

[@JoseMarquezLam]

Wonderful!

[@killindreamz]

thank you for such a great video on an amazing photographer.

[@Reno_T]

Another great episode Ted! Thanks ;-)

[@DarleneDeMayo]

Well done.... thanks

[@zeppelin2689]

Thank you for another great video, Ted. Any idea where we might find more in-depth information online about Mr. Heath's printing process?

[@tommyshelby9319]

Can you please re upload this series with higher quality..!?

[@saldina2871]

very good job Ted!

[@damookie]

fantastic review, always so inspiring. thanks

[@Tonylionni]

Deep Beats Ted !

[@TimPalman]

Awesome video! Just in case you haven't picked up yet Ted there's a misnomer in the title (shoudl be Multitude, Solitude)

[@theartofphotography]

+Tim Palman thanks for catching that!

[@-guyruss-7328]

Are you obsessed with Henri Cartier-Bresson, or just saying his name?... ;) I'm a fan too. Love the videos thanks.

[@TheUPnorth45]

I have a black and white photograph of a fortune teller that says Heath photography. Wish I knew if it was authentic. She has a wistful expression. Who would know?

[@fabius_costa]

nothing against americans, but there are plenty of great photographers outside usa. just for example, have you ever heard of Franco Fontana?

[@kianucollis3929]

John Blakemore ( GENIUS !!!! Master printer...!! Fine-art,English ), Paul Kenny ( fine-art, English ) Albert Watson ( Advertising, fashion, fine-art, Scottish ), All the French dudes ( french...!? ), Dritikol ( A pioneer, master photographer, influenced many and copied by many more, Czech ), Jan Saudek ( brilliant, erotic fine-art, Czech), Bill Brandt ( Top 5 All Time List...!!! German, though everyone thinks he was English, HE WASN'T...!! ), John Claridge ( advertising/ fine-art, English )....I could go on, but start with Bill Brandt, John Blakemore, and Jan Saudek if you wish.....

[@fabius_costa]

That's typical for average americans. They think others than themselves, britishes, germans and frenches do produce anything interesting in contemporary arts. Ever heard of the italians Ferdinando Scianna, Gianni Berengo-Gardin, Alex Majoli, Ivo Saglietti and so on? I answer for you: "NO!". I suggest you to begin with Ferdinando Scianna.

[@kianucollis3929]

TheSelfCameraman Cool...I'll look into these names. One of my favourite photographers of all time is Francis Giacobetti....Italian, brilliant...!

[@VolcanoMarciano]

Franco è un colosso!

[@countyfair74]

"Britishes, Frenches" lol

[@stein-arnewith9154]

You said "Magnitude, Solitude" in the video........

[@georgfisch347]

lou reed remix? ;)

[@seBcopTer]

Hey Ted - I've watched your videos for a while and haven't ever commented on them, but they've absolutely inspired and informed my own ambitions and dreams since the first days I picked up a camera. Since you're working on a photographers project, let me recommend this video which is perhaps my favourite video on the internet. You're probably more interested in less contemporary photographers but, nonetheless, this film has always inspired me and I hope it does for you as well! Film - vimeo.com/104785081

[@TheWaveSon]

*MAGNITUDE*, SOLITUDE ? : -D