The Evocative Street Photography of Alexey Titarenko

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The Evocative Street Photography of Alexey Titarenko
By Tatiana Hopper
August 2023

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for all your constant support I really appreciate it and I hope you enjoyed this mini documentary! If you would like to help out the channel just click on these links, you don't have to sign up! Just check it out and see if you'd enjoy this: Sponsor: tinyurl.com/2whfy6rk Members Community: tinyurl.com/y4ck3wen

[@richalexander1138]

Have you seen the work of Arthur Tress? If not would be amazing to see your take on him.

[@erinvz3270]

When I begin to wish I would have done more study in photography at university, but instead i find this channel. Well done.

[@elenawevers6664]

I was born in Leningrad. This video makes me feel like i'm in my childhood again. Exactly those feeling, moody, Melancholie. Thank You so much for this Video! Brilliant Work!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate your words and glad it bought memories to you! 🙌

[@mid90s75]

Wow that intro! When are you making your own movies? Just so I can line up my pop corn and invade the premiere 😅 well done!

[@TatianaHopper]

Ah maybe someday, thanks, very kind indeed!

[@luiss51]

I'm an amateur photographer and I really liked your video because it helps me learn new photographic language and idiomatic language because I'm learning to speak English, too. Thanks Tat.

[@gab2067]

Hi. I have a video suggestion: the hungarian photographer Imre Benkö, specifically the series on steel and factory workers from his country.

[@TatianaHopper]

Wow that is so good I just googled it quickly thanks 🙏🏻

[@SathyaPeacock]

I think this is probably my favourite of yours to date. Embarrassed to say I’ve never heard of Alexey Titarenko and every image of his gave me goosebumps throughout the video. ‘Evocative’ is a great word to describe his work, thanks for bringing this to us :)

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Sathya! I really appreciate your words my friend so glad you enjoyed both his work and the video, nothing to be embarrassed about, I also only learned of his work a few months ago. Truly appreciate it! Thanks for watching :)

[@CarlosCosta-ge9dy]

I love his work, but this video made me pay more attention to the man behind the photos. Another great addition to your channel, thank you so much.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Carlos! Really appreciate it and glad you enjoyed it! By the way I left a reply to a comment you made previously on K&F, if you can please send me your email address either as a DM on Instagram or to my email [e-mail], I passed on your feedback to my K&F agent and they want to make right by you! :)

[@IAnneee26]

Didn't know about this photographer but his work is very appealing to me. Thanks for making this video Tatiana. He definitely found his own style. It doesn't matter if a print comes out the darkroom or Lightroom / Photoshop. Its the final result that counts.

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed! Thanks so much for watching and commenting, i’m so glad you found his style appealing :) all the best!

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Beautiful video Tatiana. I remember coming across Titarenko's work some time ago and got very impressed about how he captures movement and people. It is not just a common long exposure shot but an expression of time passing. He gives an immense amount of meaning in each of his shots and this is apparent by the way he edits his images. It feels like photography is not just something he does but something he is. It was great chatting with you during your coaching sessions and I recommend people to take the opportunity and join you in one of your future sessions. All the best!

[@TatianaHopper]

Hey Aris! Great way of putting it, I think you’re right there’s a level of immersing himself in his work, I can also see that, I really appreciate your kinds words as well so happy we could connect and chat creative stuff and that I was helpful! All the best to you!

[@rolf_siggaard]

Thanks so much for this insightful and informative walkthrough of this amazing journey and work. He is one of the most exciting storytellers. Well done.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it and appreciated his art! All the best!

[@ccoppola82]

I was just talking about him with a friend. Love his work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Same here! Thanks for watching!

[@DonaldGibson-bg1pq]

This town does have some good artist work shops/ seminars. A great small movie theater also. Non mainstream movies, and cartoons.

[@ulfjonsson2122]

Another superb video of a superb photographer!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching!

[@ReimannPembroke]

Truely a unique and inspiring style! Great video as always

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@billgreen1140]

Your content improves as time passes. So far ahead of any other photography channel in quality insight and presentation. Keep it going and you’ll surely have increased viewership in the future. Well done.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Bill, I so appreciate your words, I'm glad you also think the quality keeps improving, I can definitely see that since the moment I started and I always aim to get better. I appreciate you! All the best and I'll keep the videos coming :)

[@JoeJoe4P]

Thank you for this video Tatiana! I love his photography and you presented it beautifully! I would love to see you feature him in a future video or book review. Your productions are incredible and I appreciate all of your hard work. Thank you! I hope all is well my friend! Stay safe! 🙏✌️

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you my friend, hope all is well with you! Appreciate your kind words as I always do and noted, I think there's much to learn from him and looking at one of his books can be great. All the best! ✌

[@aes53]

Another wonderful video. I had only recently heard of Titarenko and this was a great introduction. Sadly, his books are expensive and hard to find.

[@TatianaHopper]

That’s right, I’ve been trying to find one but it’s not that easy! Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it :)

[@JS-shim]

Another brilliant video. I cannot come up with the words to describe how good these videos are. Your channel keeps getting better.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much! That’s my sim! I really appreciate it! 🙌

[@kathrynbartlett6058]

What wonderful images. For me his images evoke the feeling of impermanence and the brevity of life.

[@winedemonium]

Titarenko is one of those artists that really had me staring at the image. I discovered his work soon after The City is a Novel (2015) was released, but - as anyone of who likes photography books knows - I was a few weeks late trying a to find a copy. Amazon sold me one, and weeks later said they couldn't get it and cancelled my order. In the end I obtained two copies (one from Taipei and one from Sydney!), and with a copy safely in my hands, gave the other one away to a friend. I'm so glad I pursued this book because I couldn't quite believe what I was looking at with these images. I still don't... though your video has gotten me a little closer to it. It's beautiful work. I don't see the pessimism in it, for me its a kind of communication, like tapping into another wavelength. So, it's work that reveals something - maybe like those who photograph in the UV spectrum. The places, the scenes are so known, but what we are seeing is unknown, or perhaps revealed by the photographer. The thing that has mystified me the most in Titarenko's work is this - how on earth did he conceive of his style? What influenced his technique, his vision? you touch on the inspiration, but how he translated from that to this medium is still a mystery to me. Thanks for this video Tatiana.

[@davidselby8115]

I think his work aptly demonstrates the transience of human existence and experience set against the relative permanence of our cities. Nicely done Tatiana

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much David! I really appreciate it! I completely agree that his work demonstrates really well the existence and human experience :)

[@ZOMBIELUIS666]

Masterful video thanks for all the work you put into these. Wishing you success T.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! Appreciate your kindness and glad you enjoyed the video and Titarenko's work!

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

That brought me back to my visit to Leningrad in 1980. Thanks for another fine video. Enjoyed this one on a fine summer’s day, sitting on the deck relaxing with a drink … natch. Perfect! 📷🙂

[@TatianaHopper]

Amazing, sounds like a great setting! Thanks so much for watching and for the feedback :)

[@scottmarble]

I'm so thankful for your video essays. They are informational and inspire my photographic practice.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching and for sharing that, I'm glad they resonate with you and are inspiring!

[@andrewcroft2570]

Great video, a someone who is a newbie to photography I've found his images to be incredibly powerful.

[@TatianaHopper]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

nice video T wow, some of those images are down right scary! 0:35 the ghostly hands on the rail in particular

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you! I appreciate it and yes they are somewhat haunting ✨

[@birdie399]

Wonderful video thanks. The photography is inspiring and affecting.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching! Indeed! I think it's definitely touching and inspiring.

[@creative_cozmic]

Alexey Titarenko really is inspirational. He has certainly influenced my photography as I am trying to move away from simply freezing a moment in time with a fast shutter and embrace movement and work on my edits to produce an artistic vision beyond what can be seen with our eyes. That's the beauty of photography, so many possibilities. I didn't know Alexey hand painted developed photographs to add pops of colour though so that was a welcome bonus to see in your excellent video.

[@TatianaHopper]

That’s great I’m glad he was inspiring & influential to you and your work, thanks so much for watching!

[@terrylstarks]

I’m on the list of those that were introduced to this gentleman’s work by this video. As always you’ve opened up another door to open up and explore an artist that I would never have known about until now!!!!! Thank you and yes I’d love to see more about his work!!!!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Terry, so glad you also liked this video, your comments are always so kind and I'm glad you enjoy the videos and the words I present here on the channel. Noted that you'd also like to see more of his work, thank you for watching!

[@robertgordon6362]

I’ve been following his work for some time. Best interpretation I’ve seen. Interesting to see your scenes and comments about his darkroom techniques. Thank you.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Robert, glad my interpretations and views resonated, I definitely had to spend my time with his images and learn about his work to gain more understanding of it! Thank you for watching!

[@richardrizzo_photography]

Great video Tatiana, I'm a big fan of Titarenko's work. Thank you for posting this. 😎❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching Rich! Really appreciate it my friend, stay safe! 🙌

[@wishingluck]

The photographs with the crowd rushing into the subway strongly remind me of some scenes in "Metropolis" by Fritz Lang. Again, thanks a lot for another inspiring artist portrait!

[@TatianaHopper]

Great reference I totally can see that! Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@nino_cappuccino]

“Art Destroys Silence” Well done!

[@TatianaHopper]

I was really touched by that! Thanks for watching Nino! :)

[@divinerdetective44]

Really enjoyed seeing the work of this photographer/artist, would love to see more.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much! Glad you would was thinking of bringing one of his books! :)

[@zoomzoom530]

Congrats! Your ability to consistently explore fascinating and profound subjects is truly remarkable. You strike a perfect balance by presenting these topics in a refreshing manner while also steering clear of shallowness. Keep up the great work! 😄👍The extremely important allusiveness of the border between crafts and arts is obviously not unique to photography. For me, it is ultimately all about the motivative TRUTH behind the CREATIVE work, which is so obviously and viscerally apparent from Titarenco's work.

[@TatianaHopper]

Totally agree with you! He is the embodiment of what you mention and I think that’s why he’s work is so unique because his perspective and creative tools / outlet is also unique and tailored to his view of the world. Thanks so much for watching! 🙏🏻

[@trubbel1601]

I clicked the sponsor 10 times ;-))

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it helps a lot! ☺️

[@mid90s75]

I did a couple of times too :)

[@ENTERTUTORIAL_IL]

He is one of my favorite photographers I really love all of his work their sense of feeling differently from his photos It's a bit hard to explain but I think you know what I mean . And thanks for making this ep It's one of the best video you ever made 😊

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts, yes I think I know where you’re coming from! He has become a favourite for many people now which is great!

[@cyclist68]

Alan Schaller maintains you should try to find a style or look that makes your work immediately recognizable as yours. Titarenko has done this in spades.

[@TatianaHopper]

Very good point, thanks for quoting it and thanks for watching!

[@monsiphotos]

Amazing videos! I am learning so much. Keep inspiring!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching!

[@loubraga5800]

Superb!!!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching!

[@seanedferguson]

Just purchased some books of his this week.. amazing story teller/photographer

[@TatianaHopper]

Great timing then for the both of us, thank you for watching! Much appreciate it!

[@TRamone01]

Thank you. Titarenko is brilliant.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching! Appreciate it! He truly is brilliant!

[@user-iz2ph1lp9g]

well done! enjoyed it!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@kevinscotton]

What a beautifully original body of work!! And really thought provoking. I’m not too sure how I view these images just yet

[@TatianaHopper]

Hey Kevin, hope you're keeping well since we last spoke, yeah it's a different kind of work for sure. I just said to someone before I had to spend my time with it to be able to understand it and learn about its context so I totally get you. Thanks for watching! Peace!

[@Gravitys-NOT-a-force]

Thank you. I had never heard of Alexey Titarenko. It's my theory that the "impressionist" painters had panicked when they saw the stark "realism" of photography. It's my theory that Alexey Titarenko was stung by artists' criticism of photography as being too mechanical, too reproducible. Titarenko's photos were definitely not that.

[@kylosroom]

Yet again, amazing video! I learned again! Where do you get your music? They’re amazing.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! Different places, this particular one I had someone composing it for me, credit is in the video’s description :)

[@barrytcook1]

another great analysis ....

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Barry!!

[@eugenezagidullin4893]

If you interested in works of other Russian photographers of the same era take a look at works of Boris Smelov. His photos basically defined and shaped my own vision as a photographer.

[@charlessummers7381]

I enjoyed this video. There is a level of mystery in Titarenko's work that is fascinating. If there is a book or an opportunity to bring him to your channel, that would be interesting.

[@mlrodri]

Thanks!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching!

[@luistavares6670]

Very good, congratulations.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you very much!

[@ablanco5]

Great addition to your photographers series. Other considerations: Fan Ho, Trent Parke? Thank you so much for your wonderful videos!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! Definitely checking out Trent Parks, as for Fan Ho, I've done a video a while back and have another one coming soon :) Thanks for the suggestions!

[@Ramon_Oaktree]

Great!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks!

[@CristianGeelen]

People don't realise how special Alexey was... He was an amazing photographers that was also an amazing printer. If you ever get the change to see his prints for real do it. I am bummed to I postponed to buy his book to after his death.

[@TatianaHopper]

I didn’t realise he had passed away because I didn’t find any info online. What a tremendous loss! Thanks so much for watching and for commenting I appreciate it!

[@elizabethsteele4633]

Very interesting . Almost as if we are vibrating dust - which , of course , we are .

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks for watching! Very true!

[@barrytcook1]

Thanks

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks Barry! Much appreciated!

[@avemarcus]

Hi Tatiana, can we expect something about Mario Giacometti? Thanks.

[@kevinsolie2208]

Really nice.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Kevin, really appreciate it :)

[@daviddyephotography]

excellent presentation ❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@daviddyephotography]

@THopper I must be honest, not flattery, your style, personality comprehensive research honesty, thoughtful questions and personal insightfull interpretation make your videos such gems for the artist presented and the artist watching. I always look forward to enjoying your work. thank you so much for sharing yourself

[@TatianaHopper]

@@daviddyephotography that’s so kind I truly appreciate it, that’s what I aim for when I talk about these artists / books etc it’s to also give my insight & personal view on them! Once again thank you! 🙏🏻

[@quang5DCameras]

I was always intrigued by Soviet Union, by people how they lived, by buildings, by status, by monuments, by the hammer and sickle.

[@sophieannekeogh]

Well done!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much 🤍

[@mauricioalchundiasegovia8355]

Gracias guapa¡¡

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@PhilHobgen]

Your work is great and really informative. Thank you for all your hard work. I recognised some of the documentary footage in this one. A link and credit for the creator would have been cool, I think.

[@TatianaHopper]

The credit is in the video! I made sure to mention both title and KZbin channel as I always due for everyone :) that particular video was very good and Titarenko came across as very honest! Thanks for watching!

[@PhilHobgen]

@@TatianaHopper my bad. I do apologise. Not sure how I managed to miss it.

[@TatianaHopper]

@@PhilHobgen no worries it’s on the upper left corner whenever the images are used :)

[@dimitrisalexopoulos7667]

Hi , very inspiring and interesting video, as always! Will you present in the future some Japanese photographers? There are many interesting ones. There are also some younger European that would be interesting to present or even interviewing.

[@TatianaHopper]

Next video literally will be on a Japanese photographer! Hopefully you’ll also enjoy that one, thanks for the feedback and suggestions :)

[@PacificExpressions]

I’d recommend Santa Fe, New Mexico photographer/painter Robert Stivers

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks!

[@DonaldGibson-bg1pq]

Lenny Bruce is not afraid!

[@_mywest9334]

so. I`m here. not first at all)

[@TatianaHopper]

ahah thanks for watching!

[@DonaldGibson-bg1pq]

Thanks; I’m settings out to arrow; in a wired city. Secret location. I know this place well. I have a great plan. To some it up. Take alot of pictures; at 50mm; and 300mm. Secret idea. I plan to be here 6 months. I found a really crappy job here. The worst yet! Oh well. It’s paying the bills. Giving me a fun perspective. I’m unstoppable! Thanks for your great shows. I plan to review shows; and the artists you have featured.

[@zhivkovision]

Why would a non-commercial photographer not be an artist from the start? What defines an artist? Is photography art?

[@TatianaHopper]

I guess some people might just not like being called artists, I’ve met a lot of non-commercial photographers who wouldn’t call themselves artists or consider what they do art. I suppose I talked about it in this context because the images to me, the treatment, the sheer amount of time put into the production of each one equals more the process of making a painting or some sort of visual art. But of course very valid questions there!

[@zhivkovision]

In this context it makes sense. I would consider most photographers who express themselves succesfully through the medium artists. Great content, keep it up! @@TatianaHopper

[@TatianaHopper]

@@zhivkovision agreed!

[@matejababnik9853]

do you also work in the darkroom?

[@DonaldGibson-bg1pq]

A collage of Obama at the beach; featured in the front window. Expensive city gallery location too. Even this young man that was standing next to me laughed at it. This City is known as one of the ten toughest cities; in the USA; to make a living in. No place like it. Huge tourist business. famous writers; and screen writers; made thier homes here. A lot of novelist. I’m going to work hard; at photography here. There’s a lot to photograph here.

[@kzed0]

being an "anticommunist" is a really easy way for an artist to lose all my respect

[@TatianaHopper]

Each to their own I say, if the guy wants to be a communist or a anti-communist I guess it’s his own choice. As the saying goes your freedom ends where someone else’s starts and vice versa 👍🏻

[@DonaldGibson-bg1pq]

Human condition. I’m also going to do some architectural pictures; to sell to the business owners. The art here is a bad joke. People here open gallery’s then feature thier own work. Who buys this crap!

[@stasthursday]

its very strange to post video which promotes russian artists(with no antiwar position), while the countries you are actualy seems to live (Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. ) supporting Ukraine in fight our freedom against russia. Greetings from the man who lost his home and all cameras because they were blown up by russian rocket.