Learning Photography With Sally Mann

[@TatianaHopper]

Hey everyone I just wanted to point out that approximately around the timestamp of 2:30 I circled the wrong Lexington on the US map, I circled Lexington in Kentucky (neighbouring state) instead of Lexington in Virginia. My sincere apologies I must have been confused and didn't mark it properly, in the meantime you've let me know that there's plenty of Lexingtons around the US so given that I'm particularly glad I wasn't wasn't very far from the right place! (joking)

[@matejababnik9853]

all good

[@susanhuber7807]

I love Sally Mann and have supported her for eons...against narrow minded critics and others I have come in contact with. I had the fortune to have met with her mentor, Mark Osterman from the George Eastman Museum learning about miniature wet plate collodion plates having only a background in film and negative development. I want to point out that Sally's family is from that area in Virginia and she finds a special bond with her heritage and the south. To stay at home and photograph it deeply gives us her way of seeing and her love of it all is evident. Thank you for a short overview of her images! She is truly a wonderful artist.

[@albertmeyer8983]

Sally Mann’s work is pure art

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed!

[@sergenaggiar9683]

Sally Mann’s photography is truly amazing. Your voice and your narrative in presenting this important artist is a form of poetic art in of itself. I appreciate everything you do.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Serge! Appreciate your kind words 🤝🏻

[@karymefranca7568]

I really loved the way you produced such a beautiful and inspiring video! Really enjoyed every second of it!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Karyme!

[@drwatsonismine]

This was awesome. I am so moved by this piece on Sally Mann who has been the greatest influence to my photography for 30 years.. Thanks so much!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Janelle, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@harperstone2565]

Sally Mann was one of the few photographers that moved me at a time when I had very little interest in photography. Her images speak immediately to the human soul and explore the many mysteries of the human embodied experience

[@lightbox617]

Mann, along with Mapplethorp have had great influence on my photography, not so much for the subjects but for the incredably beautiful use of B&W to convey a scene that would have been silly in color.

[@lbremond]

Thanks to you, I just spent a wonderful moment with Sally Mann’s photos. Your voice and words helped me reflect upon my own photography while watching. Thank you for this too. Take care of yourself.

[@Aleiex]

Mann's work is intimate and feels ethereal, it clearly is the eye of a proud mother watching her family develop. I loved this video and I'm glad her work won't fade!

[@MINOS6327]

The fantastic world of Shally Mann is beyond the Time and the Space! Of course this magic world is beyond the Lexington! Congratulation Tatiana Hopper for your great art film.

[@TatianaHopper]

Couldn’t agree more, thanks so much for watching and commenting :)

[@ledesclos5321]

Thank you Tatiana. I too appreciate Sally Mann’s work. She was a creator with a unique approach, using vintage equipment and technique. I consider her a master. Bless you for appreciating her work also.

[@TatianaHopper]

Of course, I do appreciate their work and agree with your opinion, all the best!

[@catherinejoanpiazza420]

Great video. I love Sally Mann’s work and have followed her for years. Her work wasn’t always something I appreciated but for some reason I kept going back to it. The Poe quote is perfect.

[@spaceman77777]

Sally Mann can create such a strong mood with simple tools. I like her process.

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed! Simplicity is sometimes the key

[@AndersBjornTH]

Again, a beautiful, positive review of Sally Mann’s life and work. Where would we be without you. 😊

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Anders! You're very kind I'm sure the feeling is mutual as I appreciate all your guy's feedback and input! :)

[@gilbertwalker6769]

Thank you for inviting us to learn from the incredible work of Sally Mann! She captures southern life in a variety of settings with fidelity and amazing artistry.

[@djduffy1000]

I have always loved Sally Mann`s work, I think using large format photography as an expressive tool is such a beautiful means of interpretation. It slows the photographer right down to think about what they are doing and possibly interact with there subject.

[@kylosroom]

Aside from Sally Mann's work, I should say Tatiana's production quality and videos are a work of pure art.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Anthony! Always trying to get better 🙏🏻 appreciate the kind words

[@kylosroom]

@@TatianaHopper I always look forward to your new videos. They are very educational and really takes learning photography into a different level! Thank you for creating these videos.

[@gutoseixas]

Another beautifully made video, thanks Tatiana. Sally Mann is one of the great masters and a huge influence for my generation of photographers.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Guto, I suspect she'll be an influence for many generations to come as well, and deservingly so!

[@terrylstarks]

I find how completely ignorant I am when you show some of your videos because I’ve never seen or heard of Ms. Mann’s work. But I do now and will find out as much as I can. I love B&W and the stark realism in her images!!!!! She seems to have captured an era and place that many people have never seen or even thought about. Thank you Ms. Hopper for another great opportunity for me to learn!!!!!

[@TatianaHopper]

Hey Terry! Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! I appreciate it and I’m glad you were able to meet Sally Mann’s work it’s enriching for sure! Wishing you all the very best Terry!

[@josephasghar]

I don’t see a single image in this set that I don’t regard to be the work of a master. Her images are sumptuous and thought-provoking.

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed Joseph, thank you for watching!

[@captainkavern]

Saw her work in Paris at an exhibition years ago. Truly fantastic

[@TatianaHopper]

Jealous here 😅 joking that must’ve been something!

[@adamm4926]

One of the greatest photographers ever. 💙

[@ShawnXu]

Capturing the extraordinary from the ordinary is her most remarkable feature.👍👍👍

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed! Thank you for watching Shawn!

[@lepleinsoleil]

the combination of S.Mann's images and Nick Drake's haunting guitar is inspiring , I appreciate your content T.Hopper, specially because it feels like an invitation for conversation

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Ivo and in a way it is, I love people to share their thoughts and express their emotions and opinions about what they have watched. Wether they connect or no. So we can all learn with each other! :)

[@GeirBakkenVestfold]

Sally Mann is an impressive photographer. Her work is an inspiration for me, the pictures talk to the emotions and I like her dreamlike style.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts, I share your feelings for her work!

[@anthonymiller8979]

An incredible artist and person. I built her first wet-plate collodion back for that trusty 8x10 camera and in the process had some delightful conversations with her.

[@TatianaHopper]

That’s very cool Anthony definitely a great experience!

[@Heiko_K]

@8:38 " [...] one of the most important lessons that I, as a photographer, can take is to embrace the imperfections of my craft." I totally agree.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching!

[@nino_cappuccino]

I’m new to photography and Sally is so inspiring!!!

[@andrehoffbauer]

This work is so poetic. And your presentation even not less - great thanks!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Andre!

[@JoeJoe4P]

Hi Tatiana. The production quality of your videos, and you perspective and research are so well done. I was drawn most to her images of Virginia and Georgia, as well as the outdoor and shots in nature. Her black and white images are almost haunting. Thank you for all of your hard work! Stay safe! ✌️🌹

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for your kind words Joe! I honestly do feel that's the word I would associate with her photography, more than anything, haunting, I guess it's. really a perfect combination of media with imagery or ideas she wants to touch on. Thank you for watching and supporting, as always it means a lot! Stay safe and take care!

[@JoeJoe4P]

@@TatianaHopper You’re very welcome! I look forward to all of your videos and posts! Have a great day my friend! God bless🙏✌️🌹

[@paulhenry7678]

As always, well done, Tatiana. I'm a fan of Sally Mann's work. It elicits such a strong emotional response. Thank you for this video!

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed! Thank you for watching Paul!

[@stephangottlicher6098]

What I think of Sally Mann's work?! I think it is the work of one of the most important photographers of the 20's century! Deep, beautiful, impactful and lasting... what ever was said about it otherwise is fear of reality and abstraction, fear of depth, feelings and art!

[@darryljungen8307]

Thank you, Tatiana. This was a good photographer to talk about. I have spent a lot of time with her photos, especially the landscapes. I actually get a feeling of peace from them. It is similar to work I enjoy doing. I feel like the atmosphere in her black and white photos calls me to embrace my past, let go of challenges that I don't have any control of, and find peace in solitude. Thank you for all your hard work in putting these videos together. Of all the photographers I follow, I most enjoy your work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching Darryl and for sharing your thoughts, appreciate it! 🤍

[@justindavisphotography]

I have long admired Sally Mann’s work. Here images are beautiful, challenging, even disturbing. So glad you chose to make a video about her work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching Dustin! 🤝🏻

[@JimRandolph]

“Embrace the imperfections of my craft” oh thank you for this

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching Jim!

[@cassiacries]

My favourite photographer since my early teens. I still feel, perhaps rather childishly, like she photographs my dreams

[@TatianaHopper]

Good way of putting it, thanks for watching!

[@johnmarston1817]

I really appreciate you introducing these photographers. It is very educational and gives a direction of travel. Thank you.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts John!

[@michaelleski7480]

I love the narrative of your documentaries, thank you for yet another beautiful piece of work!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Michael!

[@KM81_ART]

Thank you for introducing me to Sally Mann's work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching!

[@Yulfi]

What a gem of a channel I've found! Thanks for putting together all of this wonderful content.

[@TatianaHopper]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

[@SathyaPeacock]

absolutely floored by the great Sally Mann's work and loved your writing and editing in presenting it my friend :)

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you kindly my friend 🤝🏻

[@tofulosophy]

Thank you for introducing me to Sally Mann. I look forward to exploring her work. Keep up the great work!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks J, appreciate you for watching!

[@RockWILK]

Love her work. Art should be freedom. Thanks for sharing.

[@TatianaHopper]

Couldn't agree more! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@johndelaroche2370]

Beautifully written and presented, thank you.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much John!

[@ksoze2507]

I appreciate your video essays. Thank you!

[@TatianaHopper]

Glad you like them! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jasongold6751]

I love her work! It is so different! Her portraits and views of her children are unique! I am of the school our bodies are beautiful.Magnificent! Bravo, great KZbin.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching Jason!

[@kenmccoll348]

Always loved Sally Man's work and love the way you presented it. Well done

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻

[@mamiyapress]

I hope that this is just Vol. 1 and that you make many volumes on this Great Photographer, thank you.

[@TatianaHopper]

Perhaps yes, it was complicated to make this video alone due to the contents of her work not being really something I can display on KZbin (that’s why some of her more popular images weren’t included in the video) and it took several days to get it checked and reviewed so that put me off a little bit because I don’t the channel’s performance to be affected by restrictions or even strikes. We shall see! :)

[@pedrobartolomei7707]

Really loving your work here, the way you present gently each artist to us, with a descriptions that actually make us wonder about so many things. Thank you!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Pedro! 🙏🏻

[@Bitternov]

Nice. And nice to see Sally Mann's name come up. She saw beauty all around her...The girl in the water surrounded by the floating, aura of hair is stunning----as are many others.

[@kevinmcgowan1867]

I've been a fan of Mann for decades. Her ability to show spontaneity, with a camera that would stop most in their tracks is absolutely a testament to her art, vision and craftsmanship. I had the honor of meeting Ms Mann years ago at a lecture. She's so impressive. I remember the controversy of her book on her family. It was an unfortunate opinion of an amazing artist.

[@MrMARCIOMSCRUZ]

love your work, videos and comments about photography, you calm me.

[@TatianaHopper]

Great to hear! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@kevin-haggerty]

I absolutely love this channel. Your work and research is amazing and a breath of fresh air, bringing back the main reason why we are photographers/creators. Thank you!!!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Kevin, appreciate your words!

[@kimmovirtanen2932]

Such a beautiful and meaningful video essay.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@richardrizzo_photography]

Well done Tatiana, I always admired Mann's work mainly her landscape images, as for me living in the south most of my life I can relate to many of those historic places she visited.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks Rich! I actually have a fondness for the south ever since I read some southern gothic novels that’s I feel what made me curious about Mann’s work ages ago. I don’t know why it took me this long to share it on the channel but well better late than never, stay safe Rich 🫶🏻

[@suzannepedersen1856]

Great video , Sally could be listed as my all time favorite photographer. Her work is so full, beyond what is right in front of our eyes. I adore her work with her children as well as the work that followed , all still having that certain something that makes a big impact on me!

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed her work lays more beyond the surface of the image and that’s what I love about it too! Thank you for watching Suzanne!

[@fellowcitizen]

I haven't watched for ages, and wow, your channel has come a long way - thanks!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for clicking again, all the best!

[@DarqChildNYC]

Thank you for yet another gem! You have presented a unique perspective on the photographic eye and I am forever grateful having discovered your channel.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so so much for watching and taking your time to also comment, all the best!

[@ebreevephoto]

Truly love your work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@davidhorton9436]

your videos are so carefully considered, well researched, and wonderfully produced! I've stumbled upon your videos from time to time and I'm never disappointed. Thanks so much for the care you put into your work. Bravo!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching David! I appreciate it 🤝🏻

[@7m_sec]

great works of Sally Mann, collected in a very good movie, bravo!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@fusox]

... loving your eloquence and vibe in delivering this material....

[@TatianaHopper]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@federicofotografo]

Hola, muchas gracias desde Cali, Colombia, sur america. Tengo solo un libro de Sally Mann. Soy profesor de fotografía en una universidad de la ciudad, y tengo una escuela privada de fotografía. Sally Mann es una de mis favoritas, no está valorada com otros fotógrafos. Cuando quiero agitar a mis estudiantes, les presento a Sally Mann. De nuevo gracias, me encantó su video.

[@TatianaHopper]

Many thanks! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Pilgrim-p6y]

What a joy to discover your channel. I read Sally’s book last year and I’m completely fascinated and inspired by her work, and yours.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@desmondpainter7313]

Incredible episode. Your channel is fantastic.

[@TatianaHopper]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@johnkelly-pd3vq]

Adored this video, her work is amazing, thank you

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you John!

[@michaelchrist9849]

Absolutely great video. Thx for sharing! I also admire the work of Sally Mann

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Michael! 🤝🏻

[@Joseph_Greco]

Excellent vid! 👍 She was always on another level....a brilliant artist.✌

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed Joseph! Thank you so much! 🤝🏻

[@powerlurker]

her work strikes so hard，it takes me months to digest

[@ScottClintonPhotography]

Thanks for putting this together. Mann was one of the many photographers I studied while getting my BFA in photography during the late 1990's. I always enjoyed her work, especially the somewhat haunting images of her children. Cheers!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for sharing that Scott! All the best!

[@aes53]

As you always do, this is an articulate and thoughtful video about a photographer I truly love. I was recently in the Jackson Gallery in Atlanta and I got to look through a portfolio of her more recent work. It was stunning, to say the least.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! Must have been a great experience; thanks for sharing :)

[@bryanpolitte]

Keep doing what you do!! Love your artist profiles!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Bryan!

[@bryanpolitte]

@@TatianaHopper Most definitely!

[@mrdanyel73]

Thanks Hopper, love this episode! Never heard of Sally Mann before, great artist Have a great day

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Danyel! Have a great day too! 🤝🏻

[@ommm8]

Absolutely extraordinary imagery, and excellent presentation. Subscribed 👍

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks! Welcome aboard and check out the rest of the vids when you have time :)

[@jimwlouavl]

Beautiful video of a fantastic photographer. Thanks for your research and thoughtful discussion.

[@TatianaHopper]

Hey Jim thank you so much for watching I appreciate it and for letting me know actually others have pointed out as well, I believe I was confused when I looked into the map. Thank you! :)

[@jimwlouavl]

@@TatianaHopper I saw that others had made the same comment and edited mine. Kentucky was actually once a part of Virginia. Your videos are just excellent. Thank you.

[@hoagyguitarmichael]

Beautifully done. She is a master of the medium.

[@TatianaHopper]

She truly is, thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@derekgl]

This obsession with technical perception especially in camera clubs is an interesting point

[@tititatiti]

Thank you for another great video! The images shown provoke intense feelings. Art is always subjective but for me Mann's photos are jaw dropping!

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! :)

[@sleepytimekoolaid]

This was really well done.

[@chilecayenne]

Hello Tatiana!! Wow...just...wow. Such striking imagery!! Thank you for bringing another artist's work to our attention....as usual, very educational and inspiring! I hope all is well with you, keep shooting and looking forward to your next presentation!! CC

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! You too my friend keep shooting, keep creating and stay safe ✌🏻

[@julio5prado]

Thanks for the excellent work that has allowed me to discover the immensely deep beauty of Sally Mann. I love your videos but this one has impacted me deeply not just as a photographer but as a human being.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Julio, I'm glad I was able to touch on a deeper level with this video, I've been trying to do that recently with the videos so hopefully I'll keep at it, all the best!

[@julio5prado]

@@TatianaHopper you do a great job. In this particular one you manage to unravel the depths of meaning of a very special artist. And artist that explores the meaning of art through portraying the meaning of life that she finds in her loved ones, her land and the stories that connect all of it. Thanks again for this great video

[@rbruce63]

Thanks for your lecture!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching!

[@sebastianhaenel4114]

thank you so much for your video and thoughts

[@TatianaHopper]

You very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@ENTERTUTORIAL_IL]

I watch all of your videos you are amazing and it's really inspiring everytime I watch your I'm getting creative so thanks a lot

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! I’m glad the videos are helpful and inspiring 🫶🏻

[@ENTERTUTORIAL_IL]

@@TatianaHopper ☺️

[@joseontiveros2284]

Your videos are incredible. My english Isn't the best so I can't understand everything you say but I enjoy seeing those beautiful work and knowing new photographers. Thanks!

[@TatianaHopper]

Glad you like them! I appreciate your comment and thank you for spending your time watching!

[@zoomzoom530]

Extremely interesting and profound - good for you!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@geoffmphotography9444]

What do I think of this video? I think it is a thoughtful and excellent assessment and opinion of this great artist and a very well produced video overall. One of your best Tatiana. Imagine hefting those heavy 10x8's around and producing work like this! This channel goes from strength to strength.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so so much Geoff! I really appreciate your comment and feedback I’m glad you’re enjoying it and on my end here I’ll keep doing my best :)

[@alwaysoutside4960]

Love your videos. Thank you for introducing me to Sally Mann

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching! Appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@scottfrenchart]

Great job Tatiana! I first discovered Sally Mann's work at a bookstore back in the '90s. As I opened her book and started leafing through the pages, I was mesmerized. Knowing that she was the mother of the kids who appeared in the images, it never occurred to me that she might be sexualizing her children. That is not until years later when I heard she ran into trouble. At that point, I revisited some of her work and could see how it would be disturbing to some people. Love the artful approach you took in producing this video. It does her work justice.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Scott! I had a similar experience, see I didn’t know about the controversy, I only knew some of her images. So I gathered as many as possible and looked at them as I always do before a video and after learning about the criticism I went back to look at it again and I realised same as you why some could find it upsetting. Thank you for watching!

[@Foxglove963]

Why bother about such narrow minded hypocrites? Beauty in life is real.

[@timkapernick7317]

In university we talked about the difference between male and female photography. As example we used sally mann vs. jock sturges. Would be exiting to see a video about that topic. Both bodies of work have a highly conrtoversal side to them .

[@TatianaHopper]

Very interesting I would like to investigate further! The male and the female gaze!

[@timkapernick7317]

@@TatianaHopper Maybe I can send you some documents about that if I can find them

[@davidrothschild8913]

I think the word “raw” describes her work as succinctly as possible. Well presented.

[@TatianaHopper]

Also agree!

[@silvestersze9968]

Thank you for putting up such an informative video! 🎉

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Silvester! 🫶🏻

[@michael.trimboli]

Another great video, Tatiana. I'm working on a book project compiling photos of annual family reunions that my stepmom organized, and I feel like after watching this video that Mann's work is of a similar nature. That effect of dreaminess she created with the 8x10 camera really captured the transitory nature of memory and youth. Also just want to say that your channel is amongst my favorites on KZbin. The quality of the filming and depth of research is top level. Looking forward to more videos in the future!

[@TatianaHopper]

Hello Michael! Thank you so much for the kind words and I’m glad Sally Mann’s photography can serve as an inspiration perhaps as a guiding light for your book which I hope you can finish with much success sounds like a good idea. All the best! ✨

[@MusicJunky3]

And another one of the highest quality ! (Did you get a chance to see my other recommendations ? )

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! I only remember your recommendation on “photography made difficult” or am I missing something else? I couldn’t find that doc yet :(

[@NeilBlenkiron]

I have got to admit that I am challenged by Mann's work. Mostly in a good way and mostly about the way she documented her children's childhood. The challenge is on moral grounds but the question of when does a snapshot of kids being kids become art? Is it a form of "Found Art", or is it there as a shock factor in order to gain an interaction with her audience? Everytime I think I have an answer I can live with I change my mind, or gain a new perspective. Like I said, I find the work very challenging. On a side note: have you thought of curating the essays you publish here and putting them in a book? Just listening to the words alone without the images is enough to invoke the spirit of the photographer's work. That is a difficult thing to do and you do it so well. Well done on the great work and keep it going. I for one look forward to hearing what you have to say.

[@nickfanzo]

Shes a Legend.

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed!

[@artemisXsidecross]

I Have always appreciated Sally Mann’s work as well as the writing, editing, and music chosen for T. Hopper’s KZbin presentation work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Artemis, I really appreciate it! All the best!

[@fernandosocorro4175]

Yep. Well said. Thank you.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching Fernando 🙏🏻

[@georgfritz]

Love your video.. .thanks for showing me a different look of Her

[@TatianaHopper]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!