Learning From My FAVOURITE Photographer Alec Soth

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[@NegativeFeedback]

Thanks again to Magnum for letting me share this footage, hope you like it!

[@GabeHanvey]

Loved it! looking forward to seeing the photos you make inspired from this.

[@Alex-ns9wk]

Does anyone have an idea if Soth's subjects sign some kind of document to agree that their pictures might be published and sold in the future?

[@arthurb8436]

I love that he thinks about his photos in the long term. He considers not only how they look now, and their significance in the current climate, but also years from now, when their meaning may have completely changed. It gives his work a whole new perspective, almost like it’s adding depth to the photos that you will only be able to understand with time.

[@christianwood1607]

How much of a flex is it to stop using your 8x10 camera so you can switch to your Hasselblad digital medium format camera

[@retrospective77]

Cash money flexxx

[@tangyorange6509]

Haha right? At first I thought it was a 645 super or something till I saw he was looking at a screen and I was like bruh

[@stuartbaines2843]

8x10 is cheaper unless you just rent a Hass DB combo 😅

[@ammartaibi2623]

@@tangyorange6509 hahaha i thought the same bruh

[@peterpatenaude6684]

"fishing is analogous to photography" - I couldn't agree more.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Purchased this a couple of weeks ago. Highly recommended. So interesting to get a look into Alec's world.

[@jamesburt2542]

Also highly recommend this. On the last couple of lessons now and even though the course is substantial, well made and highly personal I just want it to last forever because I love being in Alec’s world. Go for it!

[@taaaabz]

this is so awesome!!! i learned of alec soth through my photography teacher in college, it's awesome to see you share this thank you

[@MrThibaudTelevision]

I can't thank Magnum and yourself enough for sharing this. Truly inspiring.

[@Mrrrby]

Thank you so much, George! Much appreciated and lots of love. ♥️

[@LukeTheArtist96]

I heard somewhere once that there are two kinds of photographers- hunters, who seek out and track down their subjects, and fishers, who find a good spot (good lighting, composition etc.) and wait for their subjects to wander into frame.

[@iamtheverybestohyea]

sounds a bit predatory

[@bhatkat]

@@iamtheverybestohyea Can be. We are hunters after all. All comes down to intention, be it altruistic as Alec supremely illustrates or otherwise. Evil done with cameras seems to be mostly that done by sexual predators, can't think of much harm done to humans in the wild.

[@Nitidus]

​@@bhatkat That's very naive. There's so much to debate on regarding questions of consent, economic voyeurism, profiting off of the suffering of others without them getting anything back, and much more. There are so many different forms of photography where those questions arise. It's a different form of harmfulness; doesn't make it invalid. You seem to have missed _decades_ of these kinds of discussions inside and outside of the photography community. We're not done yet, but it has led to significant improvements compared to earlier times of literal poverty fetish and other stuff. Maybe go read about it.

[@marcoandres7475]

👍 Your preview of Alec Soth's course is stimulating/inspiring, ideal for the current quarantine and a perfect counterpart to your previous Alec Soth video. I'm "attending" it.

[@richardk1382]

Thank u George for producing this high quality content! Watching and enjoying every single one since years. ✌🏼

[@firsthandaccount]

Alec Soth just responded to my DM the other day. Such a nice guy 😭❤️

[@MSV94]

Thought this video would be long, but it went by so fast. So much reflection and wisdom, really enjoyed hearing his thought process.

[@glidephotos]

That was awesome. Really took me back to when it was just about creating new things rather then meeting a “work goal” awesome stuff man. Thanks for sharing this with all of us :)

[@jovanysj]

This was amazing. Surpassed any expectation that I had.

[@jenohogan9254]

This was really good. I definitely had moments where I connected with what he was talking about it. It made me feel validated about where I currently am right now.

[@Elias-he9kd]

Love the exerpt! Thanks so much for sharing, very interesting insight into Alecs thought-process

[@theodorapriska9860]

Just found your stream. I have adored Alec Soth forever, and so I am thinking about doing this magnum course. Thks very much for posting!

[@nasergivechi]

So Good, I just wanted to keep watching. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼

[@justiceder]

Loved this one thanks George

[@ChrisLawrence]

Signed up for this free demo content from Magnum a few weeks back. Never heard of Alec Soth before that, but really inspiring! Especially hearing all about that trip down the Mississippi... and when he had to pick a side of the river. As you pointed out, really makes you just want to go out there, meet strangers and document a journey.

[@lentitudes]

amazing interview, thanks!

[@YoyoSquirrel]

Thanks for sharing those, George, very insightful.

[@phuctranphoto729]

Thanks for video. I really enjoy the insights of the photographers. For me, this really added the missing piece to the photobook you bought to tell the complete story of the photographer journey.

Thank you for this wonderful and inspiring documentation.

[@CraigSimmonds]

Always loved Alex Soth's approach to photography. Listening to him reminds me of how many unnecessary rules I impose upon myself when I'm photographing and how much easier the process is if I just relax and have fun with it (which of course leads to better photographs too).

[@ivistojkov1302]

Never forget this: You are just a little baby

[@nishat_ak]

Ivi Stojkov I remember 😂

[@Shmyrk]

Lol yep

[@graffsk8er]

This is amazing! I wans invested in the video! Imma need to check out the full class!

[@thomasl1324]

Loved this George, could listen to him speak for ever

[@ribsy]

as much as like the freedom of taking pics for no reason, its nice to see someone putting a lot of thought and focus into images as well

[@dmitrybelyakov]

I got it last year - can highly recommend it. Very inspiring and thought provoking. Beautifully produced as well. Get it if you can.

[@roberttrebor3324]

Thanks George for this, makes me want to shoot even more now in isolation.

[@sylvaingarel4753]

Wow so inspiring. Thank you for making us discover that guy.

[@guilhermesempiterno]

This was beautiful and inspirational. Thanks for sharing

[@rskrakau8137]

Yay, very nice interview/docu

[@tadeusz11000]

That’s the difference between the candy floss and caviar of photography. One gives you a dopamine rush for 30 seconds, while the other sustains, is unforgettable and nourishes the body, mind and soul. Good tonic during these crazy times, George.

[@stephenmccarthy1391]

Your statement around 20 seconds in had me sold.

[@drdave5]

Well that was just wonderful.

[@aarons6532]

Alec is such a deep thinker when it comes to photography - always shows through in his books. Wish I could put together such a cohesive body of work one day!

[@lostboymemoirs]

Wow, I love that video, thanks for sharing even that small amount. Hoping I can purchase it someday soon, have to get back on the ball after this virus slows down.

[@inigotaylor9401]

Well worth the money, purchased on the day it released and I have all ready watched three times through.

[@zacharyscholtz]

It definitely makes you think about your approach to a subject. Even if its random it can be planned out and have an end goal.

[@demkadeem]

Yo thank you so much for this video!

[@lulahdacurly]

Thank you, it was a true gift.

[@ArcticxBeaver]

hell yes I was thinking of purchasing this course prior to this video

[@DazedPlacesVA]

this is WELL put together

[@ArnelakaSgtLumpia]

Thank you you for putting this guy on the map.

[@kory443]

This may be my favorite video ever

[@Lawmakan]

thank you for this instructional video

[@ranaelm2532]

He is one of the best photographers I really like their humanity, mostly reflected in their artwork. Thank you for the review

[@BryanBirks]

Absolutely love this. I don’t know when but I’m going to find myself shooting large format eventually. Looks so fun.

[@ucevrim]

Bryan Birks i’ll tell you when. never

[@BryanBirks]

@@ucevrim alrighty.

[@eddie1984ify]

Thank You for this

[@stuartbaines2843]

Thanks George 👍

[@jdouguspsa]

this is amazing!!! ahhh

[@wiolettagolebiewska1729]

Alec Soth has exactly the same effect on me: every time that I see an exhibition of his pictures, I just want to go out and make my own pictures.

[@dmlewey]

Thanks for the Video.

[@Jasonryanphoto]

good photos.... you couldn't get me to go back to film !! I'd be kicking and screaming the whole time!!

[@jackgalmitz]

The photographs in Sleeping by the Mississippi are just beautiful!

[@MarcoServentiphoto]

Recently watched Alec Soth’s course and am SO inspired!! Sucks that it’s during quarantine so I’m super inspired but can’t leave the house LOL

[@johnericsonlopez4704]

Two words. Beautiful and Cool.

[@benjaminfargen]

Excellent!

[@leoeyegenartig8473]

Thank you

[@thehealthpotions]

yes! the hair finally matched the channel

[@thehealthpotions]

but this was really good as usual

[@amauzoho2156]

I wanted more. I really enjoyed this. I remembered you doing short docs on photographers, would you bring that back ?

[@NegativeFeedback]

Would love to, but can't really right now

[@zacharyhurlburt1921]

this mans voice sounds exactly like Paul Thomas Anderson. Beautiful video!

[@tomdivasion7724]

I can thoroughly recommend this course, absolutely brilliant

[@maximvdn]

I got it, thanks for the recommendation

[@liutas489]

he looks so similar to Aaron Nace as he would be his father ty George for good content

[@butcherneck]

WOW, just WOW! :)

[@HerrLanzelot]

Great work as always. Could anybody tell me where I could finde the background Musik that starts at 6:00? I can't even figure out what instrument it is but I love it.

[@scottkukla]

Inspiring !!! 👊🏽

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

This is... precious.

[@CHRISTOPH-B]

Thx for the link... Bought it. 😎

[@dyathink]

"I wanna get in the house", yup..that's where the magic is.

[@ioegreer]

loved this course man. so gooood

[@chrismehmet3463]

Soth's voice is so calming

[@bhatkat]

Yes, a gentle presence. Trust being essential to the type of work he does.

[@Siroguh]

Already working with Magnum? Jeez u´ve come a long way

[@stormfalcon11]

If this kind of stuff is interesting to you, definitely check out the films of Errol Morris! He's an incredible documentarian who's films Gates of Heaven and Vernon, Florida have really similar vibes. Incredible stuff that just documents normal life in the most incredible way.

[@MakersTeleMark]

Holy shit he's good. Thanks for introducing me to him.

[@filmniyom]

Love large format camera

[@bhatkat]

Yes, they way they slow on down can do good things to the process. Set up and wait for the best light on the subjects.

[@columba4333]

How does this guys hair get better every video

[@rskwame]

I got it as a gift and It's so inspiring, I'v been working like crazy on my photography and I haven't even finished the course. I had to stop half way and work. I would highly recommend it if you can afford it.

[@subhashishalder4302]

Can anybody tell me which song is playing right around 3:52 in this video!? This will be a great help!! Thank you!

[@David-wc1ts]

Does anyone know what kind of 8x10 camera and lens he was using here?

[@lauraconnolly391]

Does anyone know the name of the song playing at around 3-4 mins?

[@cremastico]

I'd like to have $100 for this

[@SamsonArnettRoughley]

Cracking stuff

[@cristobalmarambio]

que quedó lindo

[@lmuakr]

How hard was it to get your hair from dark to light?

[@adventureStaley]

Well that was rad. I've spent years photographing fishermen and he just nailed it.

[@megzjr]

Nice hair 👾

[@_Ridgeboiz_]

We need more George and Alec Soth content!!!! Maybe another interview? On his new book?

[@foggycraw6758]

What type of camera is that!?

[@foggycraw6758]

Forgive me I'm new to photography.

[@ArcticxBeaver]

Does Soth use an 8x10 or 4x5?

[@christianwood1607]

looks to me like 8x10

[@stuartbaines2843]

Deardorff 8x10

[@JohnnyMcMillan]

3/4 the way through the Soth Magnum course... And it's... Okay. The first half is Soth talking about his history and his previous work and then you follow him doing two or three scenario shoots. It's definitely watchable, as a learning experience though...not really.

[@sontiyo7113]

not 100 bucks worth it imo

[@JohnnyMcMillan]

@@sontiyo7113 sadly I'd be in agreement with you. It's a great series of videos just not worth the amount asked. I find with all of these type online courses, they're mostly just photographers telling their bio's for a few hours and then there's the rare nugget of good info. Case in point, the Soth course, Leibovitz and McCurry videos too

[@jillweinstein9034]

did he pay him or just give him a photo?

[@Alex-ns9wk]

More of a pragmatical question here, but do artists like Alec who earn quite a lot through their prints share it with the subjects? Or do subjects sign a contract saying they give a right for their pictures to be sold? Does anyone have any idea? Thank you

[@NegativeFeedback]

Subjects wont earn anything

[@Alex-ns9wk]

NegativeFeedback right. Thanks for such a quick answer!! But they do probably sign some kind of paper to allow their pictures to be sold, I think..

[@Alex-ns9wk]

Or maybe it depends on the country. In the U.S. there's no rules when it comes to street photography either.

[@NegativeFeedback]

Alex 0202 yeah, some artists use a picture release form

[@yungtitynac2510]

jesus christ 16:50 is incredible

[@GeoffreyThomasGonzales]

what would 8 year old george think of current george