Robert Blomfield, The UK's Vivian Maier.

[@TatianaHopper]

Major thank you to William Bloomfield who shared a lot of information and images with me and Stuart Edwards for sharing his documentary and reaching out to me initially with the story. You can find out more & support Robert’s work here: www.robertblomfield.co.uk And you can find Stuart’s documentary here: www.robertblomfield.co.uk/about Thank you all so much for supporting and watching the channel. ✨

[@TatianaHopper]

Other recent videos on the channel include: Martin Scorsese's Advice To All Photographers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJWWZmBtodyIiMk (Members) What This Photographer Saw Will Surprise You. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZm2pItunp6rhJY

[@sophieannekeogh]

​@@TatianaHopper thank you!

[@BillAshtonNelo]

What a pleasure it is to get to know your dad through his legacy of photography.

[@wblomfield]

It was a pleasure to work with you on this and it's a lovely tribute to our dad's legacy - thank you Tatiana! ❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Will, I really appreciate it!

[@TractorBeam]

great shots!

[@Nightmvoeskn5zg]

I vote for more videos like this! I love discovering these underground stories and beautiful work, inspiring!

[@TatianaHopper]

Vote counted 👍🏻

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@trevorpayne2749]

I can’t believe Robert’s work has escaped my attention. Thanks for introducing his work.

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@sebastiangatto1290]

Great video! I love that quote, "I didn't have to set the stage, the stage set itself". We need to see more work from photographers who practice this craft for the simple joy of taking images and seeing the world through a different set of eyes.

[@TatianaHopper]

💯 Sebastian, that’s why I picked that quote I think it speaks volumes about Robert’s work but also it’s a good premise or food for thought for us photographers.

[@paulalanputnam4592]

Tatiana, love your work. It needs to be on Netflix or something like that.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you! Now that would be something!

[@cernach13]

Agree 100%.

[@robertmathieson1083]

I've admired Dr Blomfields photography for a long time now and as one who was born and brought up in Edinburgh with a keen interest in photography, I bought his book "Edinburgh" about a year ago and saw his exhibition in the city some time ago. He really doesn't get the recognition that he deserves. Hopefully now, thanks to YT, more will take notice of his rare talent.

[@wblomfield]

Thank you 🙏

[@fernandosocorro4175]

Great insights about how photographers were seen in the past vis a vis how we are perceived now. Gorgeous photography. Glad you shared this. Thank you.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Fernando!

[@mid90s75]

Indeed!

[@josephalderdice3301]

I very rarely comment on KZbin but I just wanted to say that this is by far my favourite photography channel. This is maybe your most inspiring video yet. Thank you.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Joseph! I appreciate your comment and feedback about the video.

[@wblomfield]

🙏 ❤

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

thank you for the effort and sharing. i am an appreciative subscriber. to explore another person's vision is so inspiring. thumbs up.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support and glad you enjoy the videos!

[@rogerb5615]

"To see more, and be less seen." Great, grand advice to anyone shooting candids.

[@TatianaHopper]

Absolutely! Or so I think :)

[@gabynena87]

I always enjoy watching your videos. You are very talented and informative. Thank you.

[@narelle4868]

Thankyou for the intro to Robert Blomfield. Terrific story and images.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Narelle!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@babaarcuszatir]

Thank you for shedding light on Robert Blomfield, so I can search for his work!❤

[@Naolslager]

Bravo Tatiana. A MASTERCLASS video. Thank you. Keep going.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much 🤝🏻

[@brandmeyer]

Stunning story - beautiful told as always ❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Olaf 🤍

[@andgainingspeed]

Not at all surprising that a doctor has a good feel for, and maybe a need for, catching some uplifting human moments. Thanks as always for sharing such terrific images on the channel. I always enjoy the essayist part of the episodes that elevate and explain the work presented.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@Photonic-h4s]

Saw his exhibition when it was held in Edinburgh last summer, his color photos are just as sublime, a humble master 🙏❤️

[@TatianaHopper]

Amazing!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@swaspc7618]

Beautifully narrated, Tatiana, and as for the photos, love needs no words.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@ingabett]

Really enjoyed this video and Mr.Blomfield’s great photography! I love the innocence in the photos, it allows me to just watch, surch for details, make up stories in my head. Also love the fact that you bring out- to be a good photographer you don’t have to be commercial, world famous and what have you. This “modern” way of thinking is just such a big stress (for me), it takes away the joy of watching, feeling, being. Instead of thinking “how many likes will this picture produce”, “am I using the right camera make” “the right filters, social media’s” etc etc etc. Yes, all these things fill a function but I feel that sometimes it takes over and the joy, the essence of photography is lost. Feels great to go back to basics by watching photos like these. (This is my personal opinion, no one has to agree, feel free to do your own thing = for those thinking I’m reactionist 😅)

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

We agree 🙌

[@davekenyon3978]

Thankyou Tatiana for your continuing focus on quality photographs by photographers with various public profiles. I'm ashamed to say that some of them are new to me (originally trained as a photographer in the mid 1970s). But that does make the discovery even better!

[@davea3600]

This was great. Thank you!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching Dave!

[@mikefuller5326]

Really enjoyed the video, Roberts personal work taken for himself without referral or input from outside touches a nerve. Thanks for giving us another gem. My work is of the same nature, taken purely for myself and the joy of working in the darkroom. Projects finalised and self published in Blurb for my own satisfaction and not for profit. A Grand Day Out by Michael Fuller | Blurb Books UK

[@TheArtOfStreetPhotography]

Thank you for what I think is your most passionate video yet. I was mesmerized by his images but also your words!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@sstarr1310]

Thank you for introducing Robert to us. Beautiful photos! Great video.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@ulfjonsson2122]

Beautiful, one of your best!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Ulf!

[@throughmyeyes9940]

as always, well done, inspiring and informative

[@TatianaHopper]

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[@GabrielCriado]

Your videos are getting better, in quality and content. Thanks so much for the effort!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Gabriel!

[@winedemonium]

really great work Tatiana.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@waynethorn7218]

Never heard of this man before but sure glad I did. Those old gritty black and white photographs are sure hard to beat❤

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@katashley1031]

Extraordinary work, Tatiana. Thank you. 🙏

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Kat!

[@HoffJoha]

Your documentaries are so beautiful!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@bitsofstarstuff]

Robert’s photos are wonderful! Thank you, Tatiana, for sharing. This video was very inspiring. I’m passing along the video to others, hoping it will spark more interest in Robert’s work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Yes please do, people should know about his work! 🤝🏻

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@dharmabob2]

Tatiana this is a wonderful presentation. You're an excellent narrator. Thank you for bringing this to us.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for taking your time to watch the video!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@ARCSP10]

Just a note to say I love your channel, Tatiana. Such great subject matter and commentary. And I just love watching your cinematic productions … so professionally done! Thank you for sharing your talents and those of others.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for taking your time to watch the videos, I really appreciate it, best to you!

[@jamesmonte9214]

Very interesting video Tatiana, well done.

[@BRIANSTORM-ks9jz]

great video as ever, thank you

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@cernach13]

So glad to see your channel growing. It's always a pleasure watching your videos and your presentation is so very well done. Keep up the good work and I'll shall continue watching. Cheers!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@antbarrett]

Wonderful video. Thank you.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@antbarrett]

I ordered a copy of Edinburgh 66 on the back of your wonderful video. 🙏

[@dickblom290]

Fantastic ! A new gem Tatiana !

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Dick!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@daviddrex9750]

Keep up the good work it’s always nice to support fellow photographers

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you David!

[@GeorgeStar]

Thanks for introducing me to this great photographer!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching George!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@victorcarmelo8606]

Beautifully done, thank you, love videos on great people with lovely narration like this. Just subscribed and looking forward for more, thanks again.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for subscribing and watching Victor. I have more coming for sure but in the meantime I recommend the video on Masha Ivashistova which is on the channel and would be similar to this one 👍🏻

[@sophieannekeogh]

Wow, what a story! Loved his work!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@kapurar]

Thanks for another great video and for introducing us to Robert.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@alexlford]

This is great - keep these videos coming Tatiana

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Alex, will do!

[@jetblakink]

Lovely images... I needed to see this today.

[@TatianaHopper]

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[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@MissPerriwinkle]

georgous !!! thx.

[@mid90s75]

Wow, I had no idea about his work, thanks for sharing will check more!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching, yeah do check out if you have some time, the website’s very good. Best!

[@mid90s75]

@@TatianaHopper will do!

[@НовиковМаксим-ф6м]

Thank you, very inspiring! There is this Vladimir Panasenko from Los Angeles. We should definitely know more about him.

[@marydahl5237]

Thank you for another great video!!! Passion and love he had for the people and photography is evident in the photos. I hope his work will be in an exhibition (across the pond) sometime in the future.

[@TatianaHopper]

Yes that would be great to have more exhibitions of Robert’s work! Thank you for watching Mary!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@Daniel0x01]

Couldn’t agree with you more on the passion front. As someone who worked as a pro photographer and sorta lost the passion, I find it more enjoyable now when there isn’t the pressure to earn commission or appeal to picture editors whims Love that you’ve concentrated on Robert’s work. ❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Daniel! And yes I have some friends who say the same, appreciate your comment.

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@Stories-in-Black-and-White]

Great video. Great Photographer. Thank you for sharing.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@tonizzzo]

Nice as always!❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Toni! 🤍

[@chriko22]

I didn’t know this photographer. Thank you for introducing his work! I hope you can make a video about Yasui Nakaji one day and introduce him to your community because I believe he was an incredible photographer.

[@TatianaHopper]

Added to the list! Thanks so much!

Gracias, buen trabajo,hay mucho por descubrir 😊

[@TatianaHopper]

Gracias Andrés!

@@TatianaHopper a ti :)

[@honestpat7789]

Love this ❤

[@TheNitebinder]

Great documentary you did here about semi amateur photographer Robert Blomfield. It's good that his family allowed you to use a number of photographs, otherwise we never would have seen them. What I notice most about Bloomfield's photos is how he recorded life in post war London and the beginning of the mod movement. The photographs remains me of Eugène Atget photographing what was left of Paris from the 1800's. Or August Sander's People of the 20th Century, showing people from various occupations in that new millennia. It's interesting to see how Blomfield used his style to capture the world.

[@jorgecarvalho5874]

I just want to repeat what I think of you for some time. Your authenticity, ethics, intelligence and passion for photography makes all of us, the photographers non professionals, fans of you.

[@TatianaHopper]

That’s very kind. I appreciate your comment and all I can say is that I hope to continue to be able to bring videos like this :)

[@rustyjames6971]

excellent narration. thanks for introducing me to a new photographic force. i think i see the influence of bill brandt in some of his images.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@tonydesarzec907]

David Hurn is a photographer who should be more well known and appreciated. I love his work. Another great video Tatiana and thank you for introducing me to Robert Blomfield and his work!

[@TatianaHopper]

Will check out his work, thanks for the tip Tony, appreciate the feedback too!

[@tonydesarzec907]

@@TatianaHopper You are most welcome Tatiana.

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@williamshaffer9216]

What a Great Video!!!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@user-iz2ph1lp9g]

thank you 🎉🎉

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@SelaphielGodsAngel]

Robert ,Vivian , Masha all mentioned in the same sentence "that is true Art ..

[@paparossco]

Saw the exhibition, bought the book, love his work. Santa is bringing me a print for Christmas! He had a real ‘eye’ for this kind of work. I love Maier, Bulmer and Murtha but for me he is up there with McCullin.

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

Thanks for this. Dad was a big admirer of McCullin so this is a lovely compliment 🙏

[@ChrisBrogan]

Wow! I knew nothing of this guy so this was a really wonderful discovery. At this point, you could show me a phone book and I'd look. I've been thinking about how people like Bloomfield got so embedded with his subjects. It's an intimate connection. I wonder what I can do to incorporate that into my own work to get a different kind of response from subjects. Thanks for the thoughts. Great post ,Tatiana!

[@TatianaHopper]

Awesome Chris, you touch on a good question there, i should touch on it in a video for sure. Took a print screen of your comment too so I don’t forget!

[@ChrisBrogan]

@@TatianaHopper - hooray! Collaboration. :)

[@mlrodri]

Thanks!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@davidhatton7461]

Love this!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you David!

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@yaffulwoodpeckerpresents7784]

A wonderful video, informative as usual. It would be nice to see more work by "unknown" photographers. Alas - all the book have sold out!

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@user-iz2ph1lp9g]

amazing work 🎉

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much!

[@realdoctorobvious]

Beautiful photographs. Robert seems more self-aware of his efforts in photography, as evidenced by the quotes you have from him. The quote about setting the stage is very insightful, by the way. I like it. Was there ever a single quote from Vivian Maier? I think Vivian would have been horrified. Robert was a great photographer. Vivian had a deep deep secret that, from her perspective, she took with her to the grave. One of the most interesting things about Vivian Maier, to me, is that she did brilliant work that she never intended for anyone to see. Photography was like a compulsion that she kept hidden, as if it were a drug addiction. But I could be wrong about that. Loved the video.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Chris! Not sure really with Vivian very little is known of her personality or at least I wouldn’t know much of her intentions. But great points nonetheless.

[@wblomfield]

Hi Chris. I would say my dad shared a similar compulsion to take photos as Maier and was also quite private about showing them to people, although maybe not as "secretive" as Maier. Very few people outside immediate family ever saw dad's photos, until very recently. Although he knew they were good photos he never sought the limelight and was actually quite reluctant to let us exhibit them. If you watch Stu Edwards film, made when dad was still alive, you can see his character coming through really well and how he won people over to take their photos. I suspect Maier didn't use this tactic and was perhaps more stand-offish than dad. Just some thoughts. Thanks for your comments 👍

[@realdoctorobvious]

@@wblomfield That's interesting, thank you. I'll look into the film.

[@wblomfield]

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[@hamshanksproductions7161]

Wonderful

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@LokomotiF47]

Hi Tatiana, I would love to see you do an episode about Ara Güler. He was a Magnum photographer with a stunning style and visual language.

[@jmbaug1229]

Beautiful 💛JMB💛

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@DavidBellota]

What font do you use in the video? I love it. Thanks

[@iainmc9859]

I like Maier's photo's but I think Blomfield's are achingly beautiful. There are shots that just make me stop doing whatever I'm doing and just stare. Its probably a cultural thing that they speak so much to me, it was that post-war generation that went before me; it should remind people in Britain (and Europe) that not everyone was a 'boomer' and for many their lives were a matter of just struggling through. 'Can you take me picture Mister ?' - Dick Van Dyke would have been proud of you 😉

[@TatianaHopper]

I tried my best British accent there 😅 thank you so much for watching, I’m so glad you enjoyed the photos! Best.

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@paulhanson6008]

Damn….35 seconds in…..simply had to subscribe based on the intro music

[@jeromegrimaud3636]

wonderful photographer!and great job as well!! what's the name of that book?? Jerome from France;)

[@TatianaHopper]

That photobook is not unfortunately not available at the moment it’s titled Robert Blomfield, Edinburgh. But they have others in their shop at the website, small ones that cost like £6 each and they’re also good quality. Cheers Jerome and greetings to France!

[@jeromegrimaud3636]

@@TatianaHopper ah yes i Saw zines,but prefer books ,but i really like his job ❤️ thanks for discover 🙏💪

[@TatianaHopper]

No problem at all!

[@paulonuno1973]

Enjoyed this video very much. Robert was such a great photographer! indeed doesn't matter if one is a professional or not. you should check out the work of my good friend Rui Palha.

[@LordPhilOne]

Thank you for this great discovery, Tatiana. Are the books they sell on the website nicely printed?

[@TatianaHopper]

I haven’t bought any prints myself, only the books and smaller editions but I encourage you to get in touch with Robert’s sons through the website, their contacts are there, I’m sure they can answer any questions about the prints if you’re interested. Thank you!

[@LordPhilOne]

​@@TatianaHopperyeah, I meant the books (I edited my comment to avoid confusion, just before I saw your answer). Thank you 😊

[@TatianaHopper]

Ah sorry about that, I got the London book and the little ones and they’re good quality especially for the price which is quite accessible! Cheers!

[@LordPhilOne]

​@@TatianaHopperthank you. Scrolled through the IG page dedicated to his work. Really love what I saw. I'll order the books. Thanks again for this great discovery.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks again for watching and supporting Robert’s work!

[@rbrowning8088]

How do I get access to this gentleman's work as well as to be able to purchase his books? rb

[@TatianaHopper]

The website is in the pinned comment and description, look it up robertblomfield.co.uk !

[@canturgan]

Photography was easier in the olden days. Everyone smoked and lived in rickety old slums and had loads of kids running around. In other words, a great photography opportunity.

[@Ozhtube]

Hi Tatiana, I enjoyed watching this video and I have a general question to you and to whoever can answer the question: Are there famous photographers that you know of use mainly 40 mm lens or well known photographs shot by 40 mm?

[@_NoDrinkTheBleach]

Being a successful photographer only matters if success was your intention from the start. I don't think it's necessary to hide your work from the world, nor do I think it necessary to seek validation in it. Having said that, I wish that Vivian had been told by what would have been her contemporaries that her work was great. I'm glad Robert was able to enjoy some recognition, even if that wasn't the goal of his photography. His work had an almost Norman Rockwell quality, but with less forced whimsy.

[@robertblomfieldphotography1701]

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[@ennoterkeurst]

Where do you find these gems?

[@TatianaHopper]

This one was recommended to me by an audience member!

[@LewisSmith968]

Do a video on Gordon parks or Peter McKinon

[@anthonydennis460]

What kind of B&W film did he use?

[@MercuryStudioss]

Nice

[@martingreenberg870]

Tatiana forgive me for being dense. Why is Bloomfield considered the Vivian Maier of the UK? Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@mr.sudbury3856]

Masha❤

[@russellharris5072]

Photographers these days have a much harder time,if you point a camera at dhildren you are asking for accusations of being a pervert.If you take pictures of people on the street,then don't be surprised if you get the "you can't do that" from an ignorant person who thinks they know the law.But if you use a smartphone you're unlikely to get noticed,it seems the camera is a more obvious thing than it used to be and a more serious piece of technology........................................................

[@TatianaHopper]

Good point Russell I think that’s why I said in the video today people seem to be more aware of cameras, their presence and what can come from it. Maybe there is more defensiveness these days than back then perhaps. 👍🏻

[@deepblack67]

Lol, me in 25 years.

[@bluenick4577]

Composition,characters seem to matter more than sharpness and resolution 😂 And don't call me a snob as i absolutely love and appreciate new cameras with new technologies