Learning photography with Dorothea Lange.

[@perpetualmoto]

"so much of photography is made not just captured" - This is so very true. I've read that Lange would set up her camera on a tripod pointing in a specific direction, knowing that when people would show up with curiosity in their hearts she would engage with them and then capture them in a seperate predetermined direction (with the background she wanted) but the "prop" camera was only there to as a decoy so when she pulled out her second camera the subjects would already be at ease....she was a master at encouraging people to show themselves....so difficult when most of us spend the majority of our lives acting.

[@TatianaHopper]

That’s so interesting I didn’t know that, very smart indeed thanks for sharing that piece of information Brad and thank you for watching!

[@brandmeyer]

I really love the way you present these stories and photographic heroes to us.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Olaf! Appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@jonatascd_]

I'm loving this playlist around Lange being formed right in front of our eyes

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Jonatas! 🙏🏻

[@andyfarmer2661]

Fantastic job on this video. One of the best pieces on Dorothea Lange I have seen. You did a great job of getting right to her essence.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Andy glad you enjoyed it 🤝🏻🤝🏻

[@erichstocker8358]

In an era with many brilliant photographers, she really stands out. While one can talk about propaganda, she did what the FSA needed--show the US public that these programs had a reason, purpose and goal. In the process of doing that she created "documentary art". I wish the government had been more open in allowing her access to the Japanese interment (concentration) camps during the war. It would have been interesting to have her perspective on the camps and the people and juxtapose it to the Japanese-Americans who volunteered to fight for the country who had their families interred. One of the most decorated units in the US Army was a Japanese-American unit. Would have been nice to show those medals and honors against the lives of their families in the camps. We need this now because we are creating the same environment for hispanic immigrants in the Southwest. She was brilliant and your video does a great job selecting from her work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Erich! And yes I agree with you in my video “the forbidden photography of Dorothea Lange” I actually made comments on how the government acted and honestly it just made me think how much impact would’ve been made if they hadn’t had that perspective. Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@erichstocker8358]

@@TatianaHopper Yes, I saw that video. Indeed because of it I purchased the book that contained the photographs that she took in the camps. Some are really great but they all lack the brilliance of the FSA photos. Of course, as you described and is published in the books, she was forbidden access to many if not most things. It is unfortunate for us.

[@TatianaHopper]

@@erichstocker8358 yes and that book only has a fraction of her work made on the camps and I possibly she might’ve been given orders to be objective since Japanese were considered enemies so I assume her employers / government wouldn’t want to portray them in a relatable way. Who knows, interesting times and one can only speculate.

[@abchappell01]

The way you discuss her work is absolutely beautiful 😊

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Anthony! Appreciate it!

[@markielinhart]

Marvellous woman and photographer. I still have a copy of The Years of Bitterness and Pride that features a lot of her work shot during the Depression of the 30s. Thanks for this✌️🌻

[@richardrizzo_photography]

Excellent in-depth video Tatiana, Lange's work and history is most inspirational.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Rich completely agree!

[@artemisXsidecross]

Your work is very good and I enjoy seeing how you combine it together with in an audio-video.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much I appreciate it!

[@KevinBradley-o5j]

Your best work. A total gem.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Kevin!

[@ppopow6980]

In the late 1990's I owned the camera she's holding at the end of the video. In fact I owned several variations of the Graflex SLR. Depending on the model, they shot roll or sheet film in 120mm, 4x5, and the rarest I had which shot 5x7 sheet film. Amazing portrait cameras.

[@Blofeld76]

This was very inspiring video as my photography is mostly documenting all kinds of aspects of ordinary life. Lange is definitely photographer I should learn more.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed and found inspiration in this video. All the best!

[@MusicJunky3]

Another outstanding one Tatiana ! Please make more !

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@MusicJunky3]

@@TatianaHopper Have one on me ! :)

[@Rlancup]

Excellent video. Tatiana I always appreciate what you do, but this is so great I'll have to watch it again!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Robert! Appreciate it!

[@damonlawson9447]

She’s truly an inspiration for many.

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed, she’s an inspiration to me for sure 👌🏻

[@narelle4868]

The migrant mother is familiar, so good to know a bit more about Lange. Excellent video. Thankyou.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it!

[@mid90s75]

This editing 😮‍💨 well done!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@tedphillips2951]

Wonderful photographs & what makes it even more amazing is that this was the era of no auto anything. But of course as is always the case the most important thing, in photography, is the vision & the composition.

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed Ted ! Thank you for watching !

[@kristoffergo6294]

Really thank you for all of these videos. I have been in a creative rut for 1 year now, but every video I watch gets me closer to being creative again.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Kristoffer and I hope these videos are helpful and I’m glad you’re getting closer, all the best!

[@im.gregbeg]

Дуже дякую тобі за таке цікаве відео! Thank you so much for a such interesting video! Greetings from Ukraine!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much, much love to Ukraine! 🤍

[@jacekadamczyk2481]

This is one of your best films. Wow!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Jacek! 🤝🏻

[@jhhayden]

your story telling skills are amazing!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you John! 🙏🏻

[@tedayre]

Brilliant video Tatiana!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Ted!

[@ericcornell3243]

Hot damn! These summaries are so good and help me think about my own photography in new ways!! Thanks!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Eric! Glad it can be helpful 🤝🏻

[@DonaldGibson-bg1pq]

I meant the band called; Janes Addiction. Have Fun, and enjoy.

[@wallyang]

There's an exhibit of some of her photographs at a museum local to me, stoked to go .

[@TatianaHopper]

Definitely check it out!

[@dandipalma8687]

Outstanding as always; thank you

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Dan!

[@dandipalma8687]

@@TatianaHopper Hi. Have you done a piece on Eugene Atget? I would surely look forward to that as his work is most influential. Thanks for what you do.

[@skrach37]

Great artist, and thanks for the video!!!!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching!

[@ItsTheBigHorse]

Holy cow T, best video yet. it moved me.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks Will! So glad you enjoyed, best to you! 🙌

[@tonydesarzec907]

Brilliant. Thank you!

[@TatianaHopper]

🙏🏻

[@rpigeon8]

Great ! Honestly moving. Thanks for bringing so inspiring photographers to our attention. Love your videos, many thanks for taking the time to build those professional videos.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Robert I’m glad you appreciate both content and efforts. All the best & thank you for watching!

[@theSergeantGonzalez]

I like your work, honestly congratulate you. Greetings from Miami Fl.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Andres and cheers for taking your time to watch the videos!

[@doughuras5407]

Great presentation!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ramblinactivist]

Captivating! Needs something more substantial than just a 'like' button to flag this to others.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much you’re very kind!

[@AndersBjornTH]

Beautiful and forceful narration, excellent storybook design, one of your best productions. 😊

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Anders 🤝🏻

[@honestpat7789]

Her photographs make me think of ‘The Grapes of Wrath “ Wondering if you have space to do a video on Aaron Siskind🙏

[@TatianaHopper]

Yes one of my favourite authors, thanks for watching. I just quickly googled his name and wasn’t aware of his photography kind of different and cool!

[@tonys717]

Great photographer ❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Indeed Tony!

[@csilt]

You make great video essays, keep up the great work. I'll give you one piece of advice as a photographer and audio professional. Turn down or don't use the sound effect you're using for the years. Its very loud especially in the bass regions. Could hurt some folks systems if they are listening with a sub-woofer. I listened on Neumann NDH-30 headphones which I'd recommend for anyone doing audio and video in an environment where they can't use full range speakers in a treated room. Cheers, bcgood

[@markvsoske5825]

Excellent!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@mitymous1]

Sweet surprise to get some Doc Watson today!

[@TatianaHopper]

Love his work and that kind of music!

[@toine1915]

Hi, Tatiana. A stunning video, my friend. You doing a heck of a job. Antoine. (the Netherlands)

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Antonie! Appreciate it my friend all the best to the Netherlands!

[@jimwlouavl]

Great insights as always. Thanks. I’ve read that the Great Depression was global. We’re there photographers doing similar work in England and Europe?

[@TatianaHopper]

Possibly but I don’t think it would be on a major level like the FSA, I studied that period and I remember my teacher saying that in part the FSA was needed due to the immense size of the USA and that given the distances you needed weeks and months to cover an entire country as opposed to I suspect other countries like England or France. Although I definitely think photographers must’ve covered the Great Depression for newspapers and local governments within their countries. Will need to investigate more, thanks Jim!

[@jimwlouavl]

@@TatianaHopper I’d love to know what you find out. Racism and xenophobia were big factors in the US. I don’t know if they would have been in other countries.

[@DonaldGibson-bg1pq]

Human struggle; scares me. Maybe if I observe better; theres something to be said; in an image. Love youR shows! I liked your outfit in your previous video; leather jacket, and Sid Vicous hat. “Such A Classic Girl”; ( Song by; James Addiction). The subjective/ objective world). Thanks again. Great videos.

[@SALVATl0N]

What is the name of the image at the end with the camera on her hip? It's remarkable.

[@TatianaHopper]

I found it on the internet from her documentary it’s titled Dorothea Lange: grab a hunk of lightning. Thanks for watching!

[@ulfjonsson2122]

Very interesting!

[@candidonthestreetanupamgos5283]

Wonderful content.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@eddiekelly3224]

Love your videos, however, I particularly love the opening music to this episode. I need to know the artist.

[@TatianaHopper]

It’s in the description Eddie! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@lensman5762]

In that she was a brilliant photographer, is no doubt. But the photograph known as ' The Migrant Mother ' turned out to be rather controversial in later years, with a fascinating story to go with it. Brilliant as usual Tatiana.

[@TatianaHopper]

That’s right I did a video on it and it’s here on the channel :)

[@alwaysoutside4960]

Wow

[@stranly]

😍

[@TatianaHopper]

🙏🏻

[@GStraveller-nr3eo]

Great

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@olympus2OM]

Intense time. Intense photos.

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed! ✨

[@olympus2OM]

Congrats.

[@janjasiewicz9851]

A fascinating contemporary of Dorothea Lange, Paul Sanders etc is a French photographer Pierre Fatumbi Verger who took some fascinating and gorgeous photographs of African Americans in 1934 and 1937, particularly in Harlem, that appeared in France-Soir. He delved into the lives of African Americans documenting their plight and struggles of racism, marginalisation - yet somehow managed to show in a dignified manner their complex and rich cultural identity.

[@PhilKnall]

Wonderfully poignant, great work at always.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Phil!

[@collapsibletank]

Is there a lot of AI work on this footage?

[@TatianaHopper]

Nope, this is real footage that was restored and colourised by people who I assume know what they’re doing, cheers!

[@kibromtesfabrhan4933]

I like your presentation and your explanation. Apropos Mrs. Lang she Fotographen the poor living condition of white people only. Is that not true?

[@TatianaHopper]

No she photographed all people, in this video I make a reference to that as well and that’s photos of different people along the video.

[@Joseph_Greco]

Excellent!🔥🔥🔥🔥 If there was a Mt. Rushmore for photojournalists she would certainly be one of the figures. Highly revered here in the Bay Area; she is responsible for two of the most iconic images in the history of photography (Migrant Mother and White Angel Breadline). She spent the summers of her final years here in Marin County. (Google "Marin Magazine Dorothea Lange" for a great article.) 👍☮

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching Joseph! I appreciate your comment and agree imagine a Mount Rushmore of photography wow! I will Google it :)