I have a small Meyerowitz print of a blue car in a Bulgarian car wash back in the Sixties (during his European trip in 1968). I’ve always liked the print, but after listening to your discussion of JM’’s use of light, I’ve come to see it in a different way, and feel I can now see things in this simple, somewhat amusing, shot that I’d not noticed before, especially with regard to light and color. So thank you for your observations.
@pfekin Жыл бұрын
If I may, I think you bring a narrative quality to your videos. Thank you for your wonderful content.
@robertlavers1121 Жыл бұрын
Last year I splashed out on Joel’s course in Masters of Photography, and he is a great teacher and inspirer. His enthusiasm is infectious and where he responds to students’ work it is amazing how quickly he picks up on nuances in the photographs. Definitely worth the money.
@TatianaHopper Жыл бұрын
I actually was promoting the course and had the opportunity to do it, it was very valuable and Joel's energy is contagious for sure! Worth the money indeed!
@JaredTremper Жыл бұрын
I think that’s insightful that Joel took the chance to experiment beyond street photography. In a world of specialists, we can forget that “variety is the spice of life.” Moreover, in photography we can become myopic and stuck in a singular way of seeing. For my own work, I do some street photography not so much as an end to itself, but as a way to sharpen my skills for seeing moments when I do events. But then I will go out in the woods and look for something in a tree or plant to capture its soul. It’s all connected.
@narelle4868 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou for your musings. You add a new dimension to viewing art.
@bsmukler Жыл бұрын
Many aspects of photography have drawn me to it over the years, but more than anything it is noticing or feeling the character of light, the soft or harsh play of light and shadow, or the way colors or shapes in a scene are brought out in the light. As a kid, I literally used to sneeze in sudden changes of light, such as when riding in a car through one of those areas where tall, evenly spaced trees created a staccato effect of light and shadow. I think many of the images you shared here, with the very soft play of light and the colors of the landscape, seascape, or objects definitely (for me) qualify as artwork. I’ve never quite understood whether it is true, and if so why, the very character of light seems unusually special in some locations. Here, it was along Cape Cod, but I have also experienced it around the Monterey Peninsula, and have seen it in photos and videos in areas of Namibia (as well as other areas, of course). That special something seems to lend itself to the creation of artistic photographs.
@marcusoutdoors4999 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful episode to ease my way into the weekend, thank you. The photography was wonderful.
@imthisrandomguy Жыл бұрын
Easily one of the best photography related channel on youtube. So happy to have found it :)
@fototryhard11 ай бұрын
Danke!
@TatianaHopper10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Mathias!
@fototryhard10 ай бұрын
@@TatianaHopper no its on me, to say THANK YOU, for your awesome work. ☺️
@Gomezgani__ Жыл бұрын
Joel shaped my interest in the Streets and shooting Lands as art. Period. Way before I knew about Cartier or anybody else I’ve come to know and admire. ❤🇲🇼
@JamieMPhoto Жыл бұрын
Easily one of my top few photo books ever. Ultra formative to me as a photographer. The interview in it is incredible.
@TatianaHopper Жыл бұрын
Agreed Jamie!
@numbersix8919 Жыл бұрын
Very nice! Yes, of course, one can use photography in a "painterly" way. This video is close to the "painting with light" I've been waiting for, so I'll watch it several times. Hoppy 2023 !
@ChadtheFilipino Жыл бұрын
This work is incredibly striking and i just bought a copy immediately. Wouldn't have found it if it were not for your channel, so thanks and keep up these awesome videos!
@TatianaHopper Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Chad! Appreciate it and loved that you got a copy, once you see it in person you'll be even more grateful for Joel's work!
@jeffglennon Жыл бұрын
Liked subscribed and commented so happy I came across this channel. Pure Gold. Thx for all the effort you and thought you put into your videos!!! As a beginner KZbinr myself it makes me proud of where too I can go.
@AristeidisSfakianos Жыл бұрын
I was thinking of doing an analysis on Joel's work this year too. He has inspired me a lot to start pursuing more of photojournalistic projects in the background. Especially his work on 911 and his project photographing people by the beach in Provincetown (if I am not mistaken). Great video once more Tatiana!
@TheNitebinder Жыл бұрын
A terrific mini documentary about a sensational photographer. Only by studying the works of Joel Meyerowitz, Diana Arbus, Eugene Atget, Henri Cartier-Bresson is the best way to improve our photography. Meyerowitz's 'Cape Light' and 'Aftermath World Trade Center Archive' are the highlights of any photo book or photography collection. Sorry to see your film noir cinematography documentary go, but it's KZbin's house so you gotta play by their rules. Best of luck!
@filmic1 Жыл бұрын
Thank-you! All I can say is deeply 'immersed.' Joel Meyerowitz's seems to be consistently muted. His images make me think of tempera, conte crayon, or gouache pigment. His composition is always thoughtful and to me subtle, like he's subconsciously aware.
@kenneth61 Жыл бұрын
Cape Light, one of my first photobooks in the early eighties. My favorites is photos with natural lights contrast with artificial lights. Thats what I have experimental with.
@jimwlouavl Жыл бұрын
Great selection and your insight is spot on as usual. I would check this book out at my local library over and over. It always inspired me.
@TatianaHopper Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jim! Definitely have a good look its worth it :)
@rexgigout1472 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for creating this presentation.
@janeoram2460 Жыл бұрын
Another fascinating and thoughtful post!
@ronmccarty3112 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ddsdss256 Жыл бұрын
Good analogy to painting and other visual artforms. My training and experience in painting (primarily non-objective abstract expressionism) definitely influences my photography, and my approach is that of a genre-agnostic, opportunistic omnivore. I'm rarely without a camera, but I rarely think about what I intend to photograph in advance (and I try to avoid thinking too much about an image in situ--I rely on experience-based "instinct" and a quick "print previsualization" process to determine composition, settings, etc.). I do try to go places where I think I may find something interesting, but that's pretty much anywhere (preferably when there's interesting lighting, but any lighting will do--you just need to adjust).
@ernestthomas9406 Жыл бұрын
this is one of my favorite photographers too; you also remind me to drink water, which I don't drink enough of !
@TatianaHopper Жыл бұрын
ahah stay hydrated, always!
@ashekrahaman4524 Жыл бұрын
This such a great video!
@goshashaaa Жыл бұрын
Awesome work !
@imac3355 Жыл бұрын
Another excellent doco Tatiana, I'd love to see you work your magic on a slim Aarons doco 😍
@TatianaHopper Жыл бұрын
Will look him up!
@hoagyguitarmichael Жыл бұрын
Great video. I have taken a number of pictures where the combination of light and subject evokes Hopper or sometimes Turner. I think if you have looked at art your whole life, i t is bound to influence how you see and edit your photos.
@brunodny4428 Жыл бұрын
Bravissima, molto preparata.
@TatianaHopper Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ivanosrin2126 Жыл бұрын
I think composition is always - about what we see and how we see it
@TatianaHopper Жыл бұрын
True!
@jamesmonte9214 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@drnicolacolucci Жыл бұрын
In the same years the Italian Luigi Ghirri realized similar light project...we speak about giants...thanks ciao, Nicola
@TatianaHopper Жыл бұрын
True Nicola, I need to bring him to the channel!
@chadroberts44 Жыл бұрын
I love the concept of this video. I've been a fan of Joel M. for quite some time now but have never come across this book. Do you by chance, know what camera and film he used to shoot the photos for this book?
@TatianaHopper Жыл бұрын
The camera I know it was a 8x10 inch Deardorff view camera as for the film I couldn't point out precisely, my guess would be Kodak's portra range :)
Love that! (not that I consider myself an artist or better, I just really love how you put it)
@theraven6836 Жыл бұрын
@@TatianaHopper Can't take credit for this quote, although I don't remember where I read it first. Still, I do think it's very accurate.
@ItsTheBigHorse Жыл бұрын
that was great
@TatianaHopper Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@mid90s75 Жыл бұрын
👏
@barrylyons8102 Жыл бұрын
What camera does he use
@mauricioalchundiasegovia8355 Жыл бұрын
Gracias guapa¡¡
@chrisfowler7669 Жыл бұрын
It's stating the obvious---and probably what everybody already knows--but "photo-graphy" translates as "drawing (or writing) with light".
@Screlon Жыл бұрын
First :)
@timshields8720 Жыл бұрын
Light is great BUT you really do need a half descent subject to tell a half descent story. Light entering a side window in a boring room is simply light in a boring room... you can try and Emperors new Clothes it up all you like, it's still a rubbish image with very little substance to it(IN MY OPINION)