Helena Christensen & Portrait Photographer Mary Ellen Mark | Capture™ Ep. 7 Full | Reserve Channel

Supermodel Helena Christensen and Documentary Photographer Mary Ellen Mark discuss their work, travels and inspirations with Mark Seliger. From Johnny Depp to the circus performers of India and from the villages of Peru to the celebrities of Hollywood, Christensen and Mark talk about the challenges of finding the essence of their subjects and the thrill of taking a beautiful photograph.
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World-renowned celebrity photographer Mark Seliger (Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone) pairs another famous photographer such as Martin Schoeller, Platon and Albert Watson with celebrities who share their passion- Matthew Modine, Dylan McDermott and Lauren Bush. Set in Mark's Manhattan studio, the subjects explore each other's work, the stories behind the images and offer their trade secrets.
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[@anartmaker]

I have always been influenced by the truth of an image. Mary Ellen Mark's work captured a truth in the moment of capture that always spoke to me. This is why her work inspired me to be more authentic in most of my images with developing a relationship with what is in front of the lens to capture the subject's true self better. SO glad to have found this interview. Thank you Mark!

[@briankavo]

Two very humble and intelligent individuals both of whom clearly love photography as an art form.

[@brunomra]

Mark, your show makes me love photography even more - every time. This is a very special way to know great stories from remarkable artists - I realy can´t just say "Thank you" enough for it.

[@photo59601]

Mary Ellen Mark was my favorite female photographer as a student photographer....then I lost track of her and wow after seeing this I can see why! Thanks for doing this!!!

[@saulosilva2316]

RIP, Mary Ellen.

[@jennifermoreland9763]

I am sitting here in aww

[@IainHC1]

Mary Ellen seems so humble but in a authoritative way!! She knows where she is but is almost shy to admit it but on the other hand accepts it! She is an inspiration!! :-) Great vid by the way :-)

[@anandazone1121]

This whole series is fantastic and I hope you will create more. The background information on the artist and images is immensely valuable. As a photographer, it is inspiring to get these insights. One more thing...in the world of photography where men have dominated, I'd like to ask that you please include more female photographers in your upcoming episodes. Thank you!

[@JosephSicilia]

This was a wonderful episode. I've been in a bit of a rut lately only photographing clients and have needed a bit of a push to just strap on a 50mm and just wander about and interact with whomever on the street. Videos like this help light that fire for me to go make beautiful pictures for myself and not for a deadline or a critical eye. Just for passion. I hope there are many others out there that just got the same goosebumps. Have a wonderful time making images everyone. :)

[@diordrama]

Wow I just fell in love withboth of these women and their work. In awe of Mary Ellen Mark and wonderfully surprised by Helena. What a great pair of human beings.

[@TheYashicaFan]

I thought this was a very honest interview and enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for making this short film.

[@joaodemedeirospamelaleite184]

Mark's amazing work, "Capture" thank you so much!

[@DougEvans]

Thanks for posting this on FB, I would never have found this channel otherwise! Completely engaging!

[@carriehall9595]

I really loved this. thank you mark, mary ellen mark and Helena Christensen. I feel inspired to keep shooting and learning.

[@LanzaMartineta]

This is a wonderful, inspiring interview. It's photography gold. It's a lesson, its a bible, it's a revelation. Photography is an integral and essential part of my life. It's a personal thing that gives back. Mary Ellen Mark is todays discovery for me if she is yours and you gain from this you may in turn become someone elses discovery.

[@lluvia3thkpsp]

Thank you so much for this

[@Brian-ll2oj]

This show makes me look at life in a whole new light.

[@tariqholloway2272]

This is my first time viewing your show and I couldnt explain how inspired I am after watching this! Thanks

[@DougEvans]

After seeing Lou Freeman's Facebook post, I too just found this channel, subscribed 30 seconds into this video! Completely engaging and enjoyable!

[@cfunkproductions]

Amazing episode. Great series.

[@Lorenzopphotography]

This was captivating!! We need more material like this!!!

[@65WZ]

Beautiful people, nicely presented in this interview.. Thank you

[@DatJaicoKid]

This has inspired me to travel the world, and show everyone else what I will experience. Just me and my DSLR.

[@shortini]

I subscribed to your site after watching this issue from start to finish. I enjoyed the stories and the tie-ins that you made by showing the images as the stories were unfolding.

[@macbookdieter]

Just found this great interview. Thank you

[@VictorAffaro]

such a great show, even today

[@joy_villa]

This is wonderful Im posting to my FB page...as a model AND photographer I am absolutely inspired!!

[@boonsiang]

Very nice interview with two photographers that tells you photography doesn't have to be super razor sharp and perfect but instead, capturing the essence of the story of the subject, emotion as well as authenticity & sincerity. #MaryEllenMark #HelenaChristensen #PortraitPhotography

[@andrewho4155]

Cool. It's also not about the equipment per se, but if one has good eyes, that's all that is required....

[@julesverne4629]

Sorry, but for me ``Studio Quality Photography is FujiColor or KodakColor high-resolution and Ultra-High Contrast Portraits and and do ``NOT`` like any monochrome Black and White Photography and Grain visible or artifacts in Photographic Subjects``. The Photograhers in the Video Audio would ``FAIL`` given by above Objective Science Specifications!!!!!!!!!

[@clickmaniac1]

wow really?

[@rlieberherr]

that's a very special Interview....soo very nice and good!

[@randomdoodles]

Love videos like this as it introduces me to new photographers. Brilliant thanks

[@homomagus]

Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Awesome presentation guys chock full of amazing images bursting with emotion. Love your work ladies instant like and sub. Kind regards Paul

[@newton19861]

I'm new to your site and absolutely love the guests and insights.

[@joecvetetic5675]

I gave Helena one of my rap stories.. very sweet

[@andreicostea7]

Greetings from Romania and I look forward to new episodes.

[@krismarvel]

Thank you, thank you! So awesome

[@frankgarvan1921]

loved the way there so open as they talked .and see there shots lovely. I agree woman have so more freedom with people when shooting than men

[@denysf1]

Wonderful series Mark, relaxed informative and overall brilliant!

[@usanineoneone]

I came across this video by chance after watching your normal generic videos of what digital camera you need to be a photographer. As she said, it's not about camera. I wish I could buy her talent.

[@yassiryakub3234]

wonderful; photography very graphical and soulful.

[@Bobbyisrael17]

Wow found this by accident. I'm glad I did , excellent. Thank you .

[@mamiyapress]

Mary Ellen Mark, what a beautiful woman and such a fantastic photographer. Helena, you are not so bad looking yourself.

[@JudyLancaster]

enlightening interview!

[@DIEgojevy]

great show!!

[@MyMrjag]

stunning model incredible photographer

[@bombarde]

How the hell do you pose a dead a person? These images are beyond wonderful! Everyone can immediately see that they are so good, but can anyone tell the reasons WHY?

[@張軍-v4p]

Really beautiful photography ..*

[@delahabana99]

Fantástica conversación.

[@Dan____]

she has amazing work!!

[@vision4eleven]

just now connected. Amazing

[@booshanliji5683]

Very nice video and tips :)

[@roasty80]

Loved that

[@TheCottonboy76]

Maravillosa experiencia

[@tavocarpio]

wow!! me gusto full! increible!!!

[@evelasq1]

Film photography is not dead because you could still purchase both color and black & white film. They should be able to shoot Polaroids because the film is being sold at B&H and Adorama as well as on amazon. Peace, Flood!

[@domeniccampagna7700]

A true great!

[@Happy_HIbiscus]

dude, this is cool

[@theRiver_joan]

i would looove to see you try it and compare the results..

[@JK-jl1bf]

It seems to me that sadness sells...that's just sad. Is my job as a photographer to capture people being sad? That just makes me sad. How sad? Only people smiling and enjoying "the process" are happy because it pays so much. Does Photography ever take the sadness away without exploiting it? I feel like when I see a famous photo is I want to know what dirty secret here is being told that life is full of sadness. I could almost sorta imagine this very voyuer like quality it takes to shoot the photos of people that critics seem to be wowed by...I suppose that's how the life of good subjects are. And I agree this is nihilistic and if there is happiness present, it seems forced...when is genuine happiness ever commercial?

[@Gravitys-NOT-a-force]

I notice that you've added music when you're showing Mary Ellen Mark's photos. It's as if they couldn't hold up to pure silence. I noticed, too, that many of Mary Ellen Mark's and Helena Christensen's photos were taken in foreign countries of people in unusual costumes and dress. I think that background music and unusual costumes give a photograph an advantage that an everyday photograph doesn't usually get.

[@DanoPhotoz]

i like this

[@vinuwilson8940]

Nice.. ❤❤

[@yashwinning]

You can just tell that they were trying to make this video way too artsy and deep by filming the people's hands and dramatically zooming in and out and all those REALLY pixelated images that seem to have been taken from a really bad source on google images

[@MileyonDisney]

It's pronounced "Christensen", not "Christianson".

[@StreetGallery1]

Smukt Helena! ;O)

[@zguy95135]

I loved it but the music is a little overdone, it really does distract from the content.

[@bxx7509]

I like leica too.

[@BF703]

Guy sounds like Owen Wilson

[@Batar2Cmorts]

Mary Ellen Mark is truly amazing ... Helena Christensen is really dull in comparison jeez...

[@urwisss1]

Today there is no photoghaphy. Anybody can take a picture with iphone with filters. ITS TERRIBLE.

[@radhakrishnan-ko9zc]

EXCELENT TIP FOR ME THANKING YOU RK STUDIO METTUR DAM

[@Barnesy95]

the host's looks sort of remind me of the governer from the walking dead :P

[@mes252]

Very, very remakable! Thats why pictures & photographer 4!!!

[@wasabi069]

I understand what Seliger and Mary Ellen Mark are doing there. But Christensen...?

[@ricardoweis285]

I saw a few videos like this but they never talk about how much money they make doing photos !! None of the photographers talk about how much money they sell the photos !!

[@CEEPMDEE]

I am not impressed by these women or their work.

[@charlesbeaudelair8331]

Stupid stupid music / sound effects.

[@BOBMAN1980]

boring and monotonous

[@aiquelindo]

Why are they all fully dressed in black? Kinda morbid.

[@PimpMyFahrrad]

This whole episode in a nutshell: if you want art - just shoot some pictures of very poor people in black and white.

[@Makta972]

Not impressed by the ex supermodel work...

[@عبييرعبيير-ب1ق]

Loser

[@jeremoe1]

Some of the below comments complained of the music in the video. I didn't notice it because I was so focused on what was being presented by the two photographers. Not condemning those who thought otherwise, but it just didn't distract from my enjoyment of the video. I have no complaints. This was very inspiring and encouraging. Appreciate you sharing this with us.

[@realstonekicker4371]

It's nice to view some real imaging produced by these two lovely ladies. The world is filled with tooo much glitzy overly saturated color. Thanks for sharing.

[@bthemedia]

Great interview, also love the stylish fashion photos of the 50s and 60s and of course intimate portraits to emotion and soul.

[@josephhilditch5086]

Rest in peace Mary Ellen Mark. A great photographer.

[@leashgang1]

Explore how MEM’s photography & friendship inspired John Irving’s Son of the Circus.

[@MrK30674]

Such a moving episode. Conversation and photos. Thanks a mil'.

[@AGH331]

The pseudo-dramatic, loud music setting in as soon as an image is shown ruins the whole interview. That plus the weird cutting.

[@kundanrai]

The humility of Mary Ellen and Helena Christensen ... learnt a lot

[@Rajeeve9810]

Wow truely inspirational, taking a photo for a specific purpose and not just taking photos for the sake of it. Thinking about composition etc without just snapping away hoping for good photo. Two inspirational ladies. Thank you

[@RobertXPhotography]

R.I.P. Mary Ellen Mark

[@smurrell89]

This was beautiful, thank you so much for featuring these two powerful artist. I'm so happy i stumbled into this show! :D

[@fe5018]

Same. Such a delightful surprise to have happened upon this video.

[@AtravelLens]

It is so refreshing with 2 photographers who gave a lot to photography yet so down to earth thank you

[@harveymilkphotocenter7579]

Loved the interview with Mary Ellen Mark and Helena Christensen. Great questions and incredibly fascinating! Bravo! Dave Christensen, Director, Harvey Milk Photo Center, San Francisco.

[@edduffy9366]

I guess from my perspective, I really wonder what these classic photographers from the past think of modern day KZbin photographers and how the modern mentality of post processing photos has affected the “here and now” creativity experienced by the photographer on the ground when pictures need to be captured as perfect as possible in camera. Please do a video on this photography topic. I personally would like to know what these great film photographers from the past say. Thanks.

[@ehsankiani]

Thats is really inspiring. Thank you for sharing this. For someone like me Pakistan who loves to photograph and print his own photos, there was a lot of inspiration in there.

[@framethis]

Two exceptional Photographers loved the show

[@michaelfinder8205]

Vale Mary Ellen Mark. A great loss.

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

Well, not that I agree totally, but you could add hold on to them for about 20 years too. It seems to be a formula for success. Old pictures of poor people in black and white are art for whatever reason.

[@justice.wilson686]

Does not matter what you use in taking the image. We all just want to see the image. Not the how.