The Photographer Who Brought Color to Street Photography | Street Study Ep. 01 - Harry Gruyaert

[@FaizalWestcott]

Which photographer’s work would you like me to look at in the next episode?

[@Nacnud92]

So stoked for this series! I’m sure they’re on the list, but I’m hoping to see Parks, Maier and Winogrand featured! It’s not like there’s enough info about them out there already… lol

[@emilewallerand7293]

@@Nacnud92 Those are already very overlooked. Some amazing documentaries did the job already. They deserve their success but I think it would nice to see unfamiliar works without being too specific.

[@retrospective77]

Elliot Erwitt or Alex Webb would be cool

[@Nacnud92]

@@emilewallerand7293 Like I said, there’s enough info about them out there already, but it would be cool to hear Faizal’s perspective.

[@a-thousand-leaves]

Sergio Larrain. His book on London is wonderful

[@michelphilippeLehaire]

I'm old enough to have worked with Kodachrome for a long time, and forty years ago we already considered Gruyaert a master of this film, like Jim McCurry and some others. As he is Belgian, his images were often published in French photographic magazines. Nowadays, he works a lot on his past work. As he said a few months ago in an interview with a journalist from France Culture, the possibilities of processing and printing were poor before digital. The only paper he found suitable was Cibachrome. Digital post-production and inkjet printing seem to him a great opportunity to get the best out of his images. At 81 years old, this man avoids the trap of purism and wants to get the best of both technologies, film and digital. Beyond this technical point, Gruyaert is a poet of color, as was Saul Leiter. Thank you for this video that pays tribute to him.

[@kronkite1530]

Me too. Miss it terribly. Back then we used to re-duplicate slides again and again to build contrast and/or saturation sometimes using different colour temperature lights or gells to manipulate colour. Like Pete Turner or Jay Maisel. I had quite a few Cibachromes made but they weren’t up to modern inkjet or LASER / LED (on halide paper) prints, or the Dye Sublimation ones wealthier (!) photographers could use for exhibitions. As far as I know the one remaining real master of Cibachrome (and Digital Dye Transfer) is Charles Cramer. But others may be out there..?

[@PoojaShravan]

‘You don’t want to look like your heroes, you want to see like them’. This new series is such a great idea! What a great way to continue learning and share your inspiration with the world. Thank you for this!🙌🏼🫶🏻

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

What's even more insane is that his early color work was done on slide film with a rangefinder. And HCB asked him to add/aid in color to his own work. Even more complex...HG photographed his family and personal life only in black and white. Truly a master. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

Beautiful video of one of my favorite photographers.

[@2020-k8v]

The Master - Some books signed in my library - Definitely my favorite photographer

[@developingtank]

One of the better photography book videos I’ve seen. Well done 👏

[@bittiapina]

This was definitely a fantastic idea. Love learning about other photographers and seeing their work and how they see the world. Your videos always have such a calming tone to them, nothing feels rushed which is such a luxuary these days.

[@ka_sh_iif]

Love the new series concept. Loved the deep dive in Gruyaert, I was not familiar with his work.

[@carloscosta7618]

Great beginning of a series, I am a massive fan of Mr Harry Gruyaert and you show me another side of his work.

[@mariadenisova1189]

I wish your videos would never end. Great series, hope to see more coming!

[@Sock2024]

Thanks!

[@digeratadesign]

Would love to hear your thoughts on Alex Webb, Alec Soth, Sally Mann, Stephen Gill, Fred Herzog, Jabob Sobol. Thanks

[@antnguyen]

Great series. Not a unique one, there are others like it. However, what I enjoy most and take most from are your thoughts and critique on the work. Imagery and sound come together into a video that is both beautiful and fun to watch. It's what makes your addition unique amongst the rest. Appreciate the work, dude.

[@НадеждаУсынина-р9о]

Best street photography video I’ve ever seen 💔 Thanks for your work, it’s really amazing!

[@theenky]

thank you for introducing me to Harry Gruyaert's works, he's may be my new favourite photographer after Saul Leiter now. I'll study him more.

[@linjicakonikon7666]

I just acquired "Between Worlds" and was/am at Gruyearts photographs. I also have his collection "Edges" which is a more melancholic book and a lessor presentation because of the reorienting of the binding, but Between Worlds is his masterpiece. An entire book of exquisite observation.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🏆

[@jessewillem]

Good initiative to start this series mate. I’ve always loved pulling new inspirations for my own street photography work.

[@parksarecool]

This is an excellent video, Faizal. I've been a big fan of your channel for a while but I particularly enjoy the videos you produce which places the art form as the focus rather than the gear. KZbin is awash with street photography videos that are basically adverts, it must be hard to avoid that when tagging a hyped camera will get you a lot of views but I think this content is a lot more engaging and educational. I came across your videos when I was looking to get into street photography and trying to figure out what camera to buy but have stuck around for your tips with shooting (your recent video on the use of foreground for example) and your beautiful work. I think your photography has come on a lot in the last few years, I live and work in London near where a lot of your recent work was shot and my partner is from Lisbon, the way you documented both cities shows a photographer that's becoming more confident, it's clear you are building up a coherent body of work with its own distinctive style, something that's harder and harder in the digital age. I know online spaces encourage slightly weird parasocial relationships but I can't help but notice you've had a hard year, please stick at it, your work is getting better and better and I hope next year will bring you more happiness. Happy new year!

[@hugomartinsphoto]

100% agree on this!

[@digeratadesign]

Thanks for the quiet [ish] thoughtful approach to this subject inintroducing Harry to us

[@filterfreephotography]

Great video. You have a wonderful presence and calm way of telling a story. I was sucked in the entire time. Glad I found your channel.

[@fuji_film_digital2122]

Fantastic take and video. I love love love this. I look forward to more in depth looks at other photographers. I had never heard of this photographer til today. Thanks!

[@GABRIEL_CRAFT]

Thanks to the algorithm I found this video and your channel and I'm looking forward to more of this format!!!

[@jimwallar8920]

Very nice. I look forward to more this year.

[@googo151]

Absolutely stunning subject! thanks for putting this out.

[@kiddmike.official]

Such an amazing mini doc. Well produced and exceptionally informative

[@RaffaeleLadogana]

I love this new series…Also this first episode that you released in same day of my birthday 😊

[@traceychristie9509]

Thank you so much for sharing your insights in this wonderful video; I can't wait to see the next one!

[@gato2rui]

Loved this one! Thank you so much!

[@Leondrian]

Thank you Faizal for turning my scope to a photographer that I've missed and what a great one as well. His work really struck a nerve. I got to get a chance to see these photos in print. Of the photos you shown, many of them are so dense I'd need a longer study of them to really figure out how he shoots. Interesting how you can create such beautiful stillness and balance in an often time very chaotic scene. Love that! Very well scripted start of this series of yours. Kudos for putting in such a massive amount of work to enlighten us. Thank you. /Robert

[@felicityshoots]

Absolutely love this series. Thanks for sharing

[@4Dcruz]

Entirely new to me! Thank you and looking forward to this series

[@nycvideoauditions]

Excellent video, Faizal. Well done, sir!

[@senyang2260]

Great talk Faizal. Harry Gruyaert, Saul Leiter and Ernst Haas are the three masters in Color. Their works have provided endless inspirations to me and my own street photography. Love your channel. Happy New Year 2023!

[@obscur_yoann]

Thanks for this great video. Can't wait for some more of this series ! 👍 I really need to dig Gruyaert more. I have a similar mindset than him, apparently. Very interesting !

[@Guido-Klumpe]

Thank you so much for this fantastic study! I must admit that I did not know Harry's work so far and I am totally impressed. Thank you for this discovery! Guido Klumpe

[@paultipple172]

I ashamed that I was not familiar with the work of Harry Gruyaert. Thank you for the introduction. I look forward to future episodes of this voyage of discovery. Many thanks.

[@sayakakunze2394]

This was such a beautiful video that I really needed. Thank you so much.

[@fritzv46]

I enjoyed your presentation, thoughtful and presented with a nice unhurried pace. Also big thumbs up on your choice of music for background: it was completely unobtrusive but present. Look forward to seeing more!

[@JoeLopez]

Outstanding job putting this video together!

[@digeratadesign]

Fantastic narrative you put forward. Awesome channel

[@702degrees]

really excited for this series, can't wait for more!! would love to see something about saul leiter, fan ho, or vivian maier in the coming episodes.

[@lvervoortify]

Super review, have enjoyed watching, its like a true documentary. Congrats !

[@heidikristineskovbjerg6524]

Thank you for a lovely video about Harry Gruyaert. I thought of a Keld Helmer-Petersens 122 Colour Photographs from 1948.

[@goztrexwtha]

Wonderful video Faizal, looking forward to the series 💚

[@Yves216]

Excellent idea Faisal! Looking forward to this serie.

[@goldencurry9886]

Im so excited to see more of these, this is awesome

[@jcnvidia]

great series, thanks for sharing all of these nice shots.

[@skettr]

Thank you Faizal for your sharing. I was learning too much from your videos to improve my photography hobbies.

[@ernestthomas9406]

I like this series & am looking forward to seeing more masters!

[@lenshustler]

Great job ! Looking ahead for Street Study series.

[@jamesford_jp]

Love this new video series. Excited for future videos!

[@fujimori140409]

Thank you! Ready for more of this 🌝

[@leeburns2823]

Fantastic and inspirational documentary. Thank you

[@dda.visuals]

Harry is one of my favorite Photographer. And Belgian too. 😊

[@AlexOnStreets]

Shooting the color, not subjects. Brilliant. Good work 👏

[@20persimmons]

I LOVE this series you're starting. I always feel like I should be taking more opportunities to study artists and photographers. And art books can be so expensive and artist talks hard to access. Thank you for making this area of art study so accessible! Can't wait to watch the next videos!

[@kronkite1530]

There’s lots more like this out there if you like this video: The Art of Photography, The Photographic Eye, T. Hopper, Masters of Photography and many more on YT have artist and/or book reviews of people like Gruyère, Haas, Leiter, Webb, Eggleston, Shore, Allard et al. Just sticking to the colour link.

[@adrianrenteria17]

I cant wait to be apart of this journey with you. Thank you truly.

[@Nick_in_the_6ix]

What a beautiful video. Mesmerized. So inspiring. Great Work.

[@jayjaypepers]

Really enjoyed watching this! Excited to see the next one!

[@65WZ]

I never knew Harry Gruyaert, and this episode was a good overview of his work. I'm looking forward to the 2nd episode... Thank you.

[@ngonzale3]

Beautifully done! Thanks for this video!

[@SidVidZid]

7:34 so many amazing things captured in one frame 🖼

[@stefansago]

Faizal, I absolutely loved watching this! Looking forward to more. Thank you!!

[@kpro9047]

Saul Leiter. Thank you for these thoughtful, erudite reviews!!

[@markadamson969]

Brilliant video and analysis. What is incredible is that you have done a video about my favourite street photographer and somehow one of lifes great coincidences has occurred. At 6mins13seconds to the left of the photographer there is a bald gentleman who is Mick Lynch, the head of the RMT trade union who happens to be one of my favourite human beings. Random I know but you have made my day by somehow including two of the most disparately connected people in your video. Thank you :)

[@NickNicholson13]

Excellent video and a great start to the series. I'd not heard of Gruyaert until now so it was great to "discover" a terrific photographer. Looking forward to the next instalment.

[@markfarrington8888]

Gruyaert’s one of my favourite photographers, Faizal, and I’ve got several of his photobooks (I particularly recommend the twin ‘East’ and ‘West’ volumes) plus a couple of his Magnum prints. Do you know the work of Fred Herzog, who shot Vancouver on gorgeous Kodachrome in the 1950s - 70s? I think you’ll like the work.

[@pastelxloky]

It was beautiful ! Such a great video ! I hope you'll present female photographers too !

[@thinkpadx60]

That final image was outstanding, the opposite views of the people in each position was perfect

[@ryandavid]

great interview with him on the Team Deakins podcast from last year (2021)

[@PhilGraceUK]

I stumbled cross this video purely by chance and I’m so glad I did. The series is a great idea too! I’ve subscribed and eagerly await the next episode

[@TryingtoLearntheuke]

Really interesting video. I look forward to this series.

[@alessandroansquer]

I love this series

[@jadephotography1]

Great video, love your flow. Thank you!

[@christopherscottcarpenter]

Interesting that someone whose surname sounds phonetically like "gray art" is such a master of color!

[@Last222]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@emilewallerand7293]

Hi Faizal, it's great that you started this concept, you described Gruyaert's work very well. If I had to add a small criticism, you should push a bit less your colorgrading on shots where you turn the pages. It skews our vision of the photo a little, and there is red in the shadows. Some love from France ;)

[@FaizalWestcott]

Thanks for the feedback! I will make sure to keep that in mind with the next episode!

[@dopetag]

Please, keep 'em coming! Instant subscriber

[@cshevlin]

This is great! As I am new to street photography it’s cool to learn about the true masters of it. I also like how he uses the hard light and shadows like you talked about in a previous video. This is now something I am starting to look for when shooting. Thanks for this great stuff.

[@chavezdaniel130]

This is such an awesome idea for your channel, it allows us all to learn and be inspired. Happy New Year’s everyone

[@melvinshuster]

Great video Faizal. Love your channel.

[@jontyslade]

Great choice for the first in your series - I also recently acquired this book and find it really inspiring. Looking forward to seeing more episodes! :)

[@emilianomarquez1629]

Looove your videos man.

[@Criszskatesz]

Honestly bro please do more of these videos very inspiring

[@carloslealtube]

Great job Faizal. Waiting for more short documentaries about Masters of Photography. THX

[@raymondbenton5928]

I started shooting Kodacrome 64 in 1980s and was heavily influenced by the work of Ernst Haas. As an exercise, I would to take a single roll of 36 out and see how many 'keepers' I could get out of it. My cameras were Nikon FMs. I have one black and white image that I took hanging in my house. I see color and shoot what I see. I quit for decades but have gotten back into it, now using digital Nikons and like the works of other color photographers like Gruyaert. Thanks.

[@skbche]

Awesome series. Keep them coming.

[@DSwizzy]

Bro, your voice is mad soothing. I mean that in a not weird way.

[@derekthelion]

Great work here!! ❤

[@jckodaks]

Awesome video Faizal! Hope you make on for black and white street photography enthusiasts as well!

[@FlosBlog]

His books where just recommended to me by amazon - great timing, maybe Ill pick one up, too

[@simonbakhshnia]

dudee, such a good video. im inspired, thank you.

[@harryp6312]

Excellent idea for a series!

[@degohilla8958]

Well done mate. Well done! Can someone recommend more street and portrait photographers? Thank you.

[@Last222]

This was amazing, ty Sir.

[@Stesalti]

excellent initiative. especially for those who think that to take a good picture you need the latest camera that just came out ...

[@chessoptics]

I’m so grateful for this information

[@julianheritage6436]

Great video, fascinating insight

[@kountchev1]

just great presentation! thanx for sharing!

[@silvestersze9968]

This’s an awesome tutorial video!😊