What I learned about Documentary Photography from Tish Murtha

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Tish Murtha's Photography made a huge impression on me when I first saw it. Looking at her work, and reading up about her background and process, it was clear she was someone who cared deeply about her subjects, and took the responsibility of telling their stories well very seriously. I think we can all learn a great deal about the art of documentary photography by spending time with her work.
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[@grahamhopkinson1816]

I was fortunate enough to know Tish, in fact it was Tish who got me interested in documentary photography and10 years after meeting her I went to Newport and did the documentary photograhy degree there. When she first turned up to the course she hadn't arranged accomodation-one of the other students took her home and she stayed with him and his parents until she found somewhere. Not only did she not have a place to live, she didn't even own a CAMERA! David Hurn stood as guarantor with Dixons so she could get an Olympus OM1 with a 50mm lens. All her work was done on it and her daughter Ella still has it.

[@seantuck]

Wow thanks for the insight Graham:) It's heartwarming to hear of people surrounding someone with few means, but lots of talent, and back her to succeed.

[@grahamhopkinson8932]

@@seantuck She was a remarkable woman, didn't care about recognition, as long as she had enough for her film and cigarettes she was happy.

[@PPYTAO]

I grew up in Newcastle in the 90’s, my parents took our family to New Zealand in ‘95 when I was 8. My dad has always told me stories of when he grew up there playing in the rubble of fallen buildings. I will definitely be purchasing this book for him. I think it’ll bring back a lot of memories for him.

[@LaZanyarr]

You should film his walking down memory lane when discussing the book with him, and put it on KZbin. I would love to see that

[@speliotis]

Brilliant

[@ChangshaNotes]

This was excellent, and I definitely would like to see more.

[@MadredeAgua9]

You kept her spirit alive in the photos you took in Namibia. Stay blessed, Mr Tucker.

[@TheAgiovannym]

Totally agree! This was great.🥰

[@SunsHelix]

I’m super into it, keep it up Sean 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@rgarciamainou]

Agree!

[@jackjumper88]

I second this! Excellent stuff

[@anandhua.b4589]

yes Sean this needs to be a series

[@bshalr]

This needs to be a series Sean! Please do continue.

[@er.mannov5735]

Yes, please!

[@PitNeex]

Exactly my thoughts !

[@LaZanyarr]

Would be well worth it

[@chuckjines67]

Like you mentioned, one of the most important things for building trust and gaining deeper entry into other worlds is giving people prints. Making a small trade book of images can also serve well along a documentary photography project personal. It shows a level of professionalism. Really enjoyed the work shown here.

[@eborgesrey]

Your KZbin channel and photographic work on Instagram is absolutely inspiring and pedagogical, Sean. As a professor of media, I am learning so much from your content. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom!

[@velenux]

"It's not my location that needs to change to take compelling images, it's my vision": chills.

[@guerlaingreyii2573]

Nothing better then a compassionate soul reveling in another’s compassionate work

[@gregstevenson7401]

Another vote for more of this please. I could watch this content all day long.

[@marcellobertesi]

Definitely this must be the pilot episode of a series on photographers images through photographer's books: watching other ways to look at the world helps discover how deep a look can cut, narrate and explain our own reality.

[@ahmedsalafap5898]

You never met the photographers who influenced you. What about us we never met you personally but still watching and getting inspiration. "It's not my location need to change its my vision" Yes we need more these kind of stories, please continue. Thank you.

[@phillipmurray8848]

Those photos may have been taken in the north of England but as someone who grew up in the same time period, but in Dublin, those images and those people could easily been seen in Dublin in the late 60'S and early 70's. The emotion, the grime, the decay, it feels so real to me, Thank you for sharing.

[@DharmaOcean108]

Yes. Please. Continue to show us what you're passionate about and the photographers that spark something in you, whether they join you in person or through their work. Thanks.

[@honklerfinkelstein2113]

I would love more of these it helps me get a new perspective on my Photography

[@sean7559]

I really like the idea that we have to get involved with people we photograph. One of my favorite photographer Simon Chang once said in his interview ”People in this generation always hustle to double check the image after pressing the shutter, as if the photo is more important than the people we photograph, and that's why more and more people have negative impression on street photographer. Instead, I think after we take someone's photo on the street, it's much better to look their eyes letting them konw ‘You are here and I saw you, so I take the shot. The photo is created by both of us’ ".

[@chrisguest909]

I've never commented on a youtube video before (and I've watched a lot). I love videos like this. Discovering photographers who I'd never heard of. Masters who'd slipped under the radar. Please keep making more videos like this!

[@Damfotografia]

It's not about what we see, but how we see things. Thanks for sharing Tish's story with us. Please continue this series.

[@davidm3225]

Really enjoyed this, Sean. Would love to see it run as a series.

[@sempringham3868]

I don't know why it has taken me so long to view this video - I've watched most of your videos several times. This was excellent. Thanks.

[@gtsewell77]

Yes, this needs to be a series. Thanks for bringing Tish to my attention.

[@jorgemaxi]

Highly inspiring piece! Yes, absolutely more documentaries like this.

[@raeleneinglis4529]

Really enjoyed this Sean and would love to see more.

[@ElDeAlLado]

Hands down, this should be a series. This is amazing, man. Thank you for putting this type of work out there

[@SteveChick02]

Loved this Sean and would love to see more like it.

[@lbotha6074]

Brilliant. Thank you Sean. More PLEASE!

[@suehodnett6911]

I think you could do a whole series based on photographers who came out of Newport under David Hurn! I first saw Tish Murtha's photographs in 2015 in an exhibition to celebrate the work of Amber, a film and photography collection based at the Side Gallery in Newcastle. I was surprised to find there were no books about her, then Ella Murtha did a Kickstarter campaign for Youth Unemployment and here we are. I think a lot of the people in the book were her family and friends. It's a must have book on my shelf.

[@martinkulkarni3569]

I grew up in Benwell. I have just ordered Tish’s three books. Can’t wait for them to arrive!

[@availabilityAZ]

I certainly hope 2021 sees you doing more of these. This is just brilliant. It's really great to see your passion for committed photography, and photographers. I do hope you keep this up.

[@willsun5115]

Stunning! Thank you Sean for sharing the lives of these photographers!

[@paultidsy4019]

There are umpteen photography channels on KZbin, but content like this is so rare and valuable, and you do it in such a thoughtful way. So yes please do more of this format Sean.

[@speliotis]

well said.

[@johnpereira8646]

Exellent as always Sean, I would love to see more of this!

[@anorlddube148]

Really enjoyed this Sean. Would love to see more of it as a series

[@nandhathiyagarajan6129]

This is truly inspiring, Sean. Yes, please bring us more of this. You're an amazing mentor

[@craigcarlson4022]

Really well done. Thoroughly enjoyed - and felt touched by - both the content and format. The historical details and insights on the individual photographer that you’ve researched and shared really make this special. I’ve loved the other in person interview formats you note wanting to do more of but please do more of these too! Craig

[@NILESH571]

Yes, please continue and make this a series.

[@TheChakkram]

Yes ! Sean, I love it. Please continue with this kind of video.

[@MRSEDDERS]

Love this Sean. Great way to discover new work. More please. 🙏🏻❤️

[@roseboss5899]

Yes, please, Sean, more videos like this. A series would be great.

[@TobyHook1]

Sean - of course you should keep producing this format! It's highly informative, inspiring and original.

[@patate517]

This format is so cool ! Thank you.

[@modelrailroadgermany]

Definitely I want to see more like this. I can feel your emotions about Tish, the photographs and the history. Greetings from Germany!

[@joboyle7730]

Yes please! More of these! Thanks for bringing us Tish!!

[@ccarmichael07]

Yes yes yes. We need more of these videos. I have been missing your portraits of other photographers and am so happy to see you highlighting photo books.

[@michaelchrist4297]

Absolutely great! Thx for sharing this great photographer and your thoughts! Greatly appreciate it!

[@mrfreezeindahouse]

Thank you Sean, for sharing Tish and her great work with us. Yes please, continue this series. It's both educational and inspiring.

[@PedroDeBandit]

Love these thoughtful reviews Sean 🙏

[@KAUSTUBH447]

What a video! Keep them coming Sean.

[@tumelolungile5768]

Great video Sean, keep these coming!

[@controlpurity]

Sean, please keep on your great work, this has to be a series

[@robertbrooks5888]

I think a good project for Tish's daughter is to look for the people Tish photographed to see where they are and what kind of conditions they live in today and put the images side by side.

[@TeamHoff1]

Martin Parr did something similar it would be a great project

[@ElijahsAba]

Sean, your work is such a gift (and the fact that your images of home took me back to Camps Bay, Noordhoek etc. certainly helped my sense of connection...). Thank you.

[@joeone2838]

Sean, amazing video! This is an invaluable channel, thank you! This would be an awesome series!

[@photonsonpixels]

Fantastic, Sean! Thank you.

[@allendrexel7622]

Beautiful work, Sean! Please keep these profiles coming.

[@abhaydesai]

This was so good! Please continue.

[@janhenkins]

Thank you Sean! This is excellent! Getting to know the artist behind the lens is very compelling, and I hope you can keep this up.

[@johntruman6571]

I loved watching this video today Sean. Sorry, a little late! Very inspiring. And yes, please produce more of these biographical features of great (and perhaps lesser known) photographers who we can all learn from and feel inspired. A Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@jwhclark]

A wonderful documentary of Trish Murtha, someone I hadn’t heard of until now. I hope you continue with these types of presentations. Take care and all the best, Sean.

[@valhallafallen]

How touchfull this was. Of course we would like to see more of this kind of videos. Thank you!

[@paullin4393]

Yes Sean, this series is excellent! please keep it coming!!

[@jameslee2736]

Sean, Love this format. Please keep highlighting photographers who meant something to you. Thanks.

[@speliotis]

Its refreshing to hear your point of view & & the things your passionate about. I feel you... Please do keep this style of video coming.. Appreciate you ...

[@iddanielmutis]

Definitely limitations breed creativity, tough times refine you in so many ways... LOVE to see this as a series Sean , please continue.

[@BretBihler]

Always love your discussions! Keep up the good work! Been following you for a few years now. You always provide very interesting work and conversations.

[@rogerwyatt3246]

Sean, once again you provide us with a set of multiple distinctions in a direct, clear, and informative manner. You remind us as Newton said “we all stand upon the shoulders of giants.” Nobody comes from nowhere. We’re all from somewhere. We all have influences who shape us, inspire us, and point us in a direction for a while or a lifetime. You also observe that from where we stand determines what we see. A documentary photographer needs access in order to tell the deep story. Then there’s your deep insight, “It’s not my location that needs to change, it’s my vision.” If one sees rather than looks, one will begin to see the extraordinary within the ordinary. I hope you do continue with this new thread in your work and continue to share photographers who have influenced you. Again well done.

[@seantuck]

Thanks Roger:)

[@popmediainc.1902]

Another fabulous video!! Thank you :D

[@deepaks131]

Sean, this is just great, please continue on these....

[@alonzo2k]

Yes please continue this series

[@jennifergrainger2480]

Loving the opportunity to learn through others you find interesting. Yes to more. Many thanks.

[@tonydesarzec907]

David Hurn is wonderful. I love Tish's work. Thank you for this Sean.

[@Jamie-bz4ed]

Excellent video, Sean! Very inspirational. Keep them coming

[@gisele6961]

Real enjoyed this, Sean. I hope you continue making videos like these.

[@donaldgibson3922]

Thank you as usual. I love this format please do more.

[@heliopolis0]

Sean, this definitely needs to become a series. Great insight in a photographer I didn’t know. Thanks🤗

[@IanKnight40]

Thanks Sean. Fascinating. Cheers Ian.

[@kjellandersson3949]

Please continue this because it's a real treat and inspiration.

[@BehindThePhoto]

Another fantastic video. Thank you as always.

[@bjorneiben3399]

Thanks so much, Sean, for putting so much thought and love into the contents you produce. This video was super interesting to watch and I would very much enjoy seeing more like these - not only to discover new photographers, but also to see how you approach the work of others.

[@usm1828]

Keep it coming! I learn a great deal from you Sean

[@DanielGarcia-kf2tt]

Yes please continue this format! Very inspiration and informative!

[@andersliedholm5210]

Yes please, more of this stuff. It is so much more interesting than all of the technical youtube videos out there. Thanks Sean!

[@ritchiesedeyn5330]

Every video again... Well brought, clear view,... A rare breed: KZbinrs who truly deserve their viewers! Once again well done Sean!

[@frankdominguez5596]

Thank you for this. Just wonderful. Many more please.

[@jayse1195]

Really enjoyable, please keep them coming. All the best, Jay.

[@rodeorocks]

Sean - I respect you for your respect for the people who have been story tellers, earlier in this world. Stay healthy and stay safe. Cheers to Tish Murtha!

[@philippepuyol9918]

Excellent video. Hope you'll keep this series. Thank you.

[@hughsydney2620]

great put together, love it

[@Aletifer]

These are THE questions, Sean. In my opinion, this is the best kind of analysis for getting better after you've mastered the exposure triangle. You've got to know what makes work important if you have any hope of making it yourself. No better way to do that then trying to understand the "why" of others so that you can find your own. These are great videos.

[@sagarchauhan_]

Loved it. Thank you so much!!

[@jcs2207]

Please keep the series going, super interesting! Thank you.

[@lufilmmaker]

I loved this! Please make it a series

[@roymaduka8601]

This is great Sean. We want to see more. Thanks.

[@TrypleJay]

Yes please continue

[@shirishpandey3503]

Sean thank you once again for another wonderful story . I find so much learning in your observations. Thanks

[@tcompagno]

Please keep these going...very inspirational, Thank You.

[@societyenemy]

Keep this running, please! So incredibly captivating! Thank you for this.

[@claudiujipa]

Keep it going Sean. Great job. Thanks

[@Trevorsnewemail]

Sean.. I've been following Tish's work for a while now, and I think it's beautiful that you're bringing the awareness of her incredible work out with this video. Such an inspiration to my Photography just as much as your videos are insightful. Don't stop with this series, even as much as things are on hold during these times.

[@vlok77]

This is great appreciate what you share with us all. Brilliant...

[@richardowen4558]

Very enjoyable piece, Sean. Time well spent.