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Leave a comment with your current favorite photo book! It'll be a huge help everyone looking to grow their collection, myself included.
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@Sonderia 2 жыл бұрын

Photobooks are so damn important ! The other day, I found a jewel of street photography at the bookstore. I didn’t knew the name of the photographer and the book was under plastic so I couldn’t have a look but I felt called to it. I took it, obv. When I finally discovered the photos, I was so moved and in awe. Eugene Atget was a French photographer and this book is a collection of photos of Paris before WWI. As a Frenchie, seeing historical street photos of the capital before the war… gosh! Those photos are beyond everything that I’ve experienced before. I can only encourage people to try historical street photos, it’s a wonderful treat for the eyes ✨

@dlovisuals 2 жыл бұрын

I love collecting photo books. I recently picked up “Modern Color by Fred Herzog”. Love looking at his work and it’s so fascinating to see photos from before I was born and how different things were back then.

@mattmck5333 2 жыл бұрын

I just got that book today and it's great, saw some of his work for the first time the other day and instantly bought it. 100% worth it a genius at composition and colour. :)

@iago71 2 жыл бұрын

@David Lopez Me too - Also an avid photobook collector (Verging on an addiction!) - If you like that then have you seen “Early Color” by Saul Leiter? That’s also a beautiful book. His compositions of New York in the 50s are really lovely. Worth a look if you haven’t already seen it. 😊

@evanreillyphotography9285 2 жыл бұрын

The idea that as an artist your work will live on after you leave this earth is so amazing. It literally gives your life a purpose after death. Inspiring others as the ones before us inspire us now. Great video as always! !!

@Alishahlakhani 2 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful reflection on the importance of slowing down and appreciating different mediums of art. You are one of my favorite KZfaqr. Love how intentional you are and how kind your whole vibe is. Thank you for doing what you do, you have no idea of the impact you're having on other people.

@augustonabike2658 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you mentioned the library! I've checked out tons of photo books from the library. You can see so many more than if you had to buy them all yourself, and branch out by picking up books you may have been hesitant to spend money on.

@Cali62825 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m so glad you showed Eyeshot books. Recent publications of current Photographers are as important as past work!

@parkerprints_ 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. Ive been feeling a similar way and you articulated this perfectly. Not just in photography, but in my own personal photos, I miss being able to flip through a tangible album. There"s something about a physical copy that will always feel more satisfying.

@NunoAlmeidaPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing will ever replace the tactile experience of browsing through a photobook and looking at somebody else's work. Loved this one, Faizal!

@thomasepping8637 2 жыл бұрын

Photobooks are one of the best ways to enjoy photography and learn from other photographers, like you said. In Social Media there is this focus on the single frame, the bangers. While book people have their stand out images it's so much more about the composition, the long form, the story that unfolds over several pages.

@dangdiggidydog 2 жыл бұрын

yesss please do more of these, i enjoyed seeing the photos and learning a little bit as to what knowledge these masters have to share

@snowcindyharris9971 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent channel. A Photo book of one's own work is an inspiring goal as well as a reference as to one's progression or shifts in style / content. Studying other photographers work, I believe, is essential.

@oh_aces 2 жыл бұрын

Ive had photo books from my faves since I was a teen. Photographers should support photography, not just social media. It's the only way non-commercial photography will survive.

@NishantVaidya100 2 жыл бұрын

Veneet Vohra is probably the best Indian street photographer. What a generous humble human, fortunate to have attended one of his talk, has a very creative worldview.

@AaronAnalog1 2 жыл бұрын

The old man intro was so well said. Great video, and that knife shot is 💰

@IvanMaras84 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more Faizal, thank you for this! Fantastically put together video.

@florianwagner2901 2 жыл бұрын

So good ! Theres nothing close to holding a nice print/ book in your hands, thanks for this Faizal

@streetcandii 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting on a photo book video, one of my goals for 2022 is to make one as a portfolio 👍🏾💪🏾 Also photo books takes away the stress of gaining like and follows on social media.

@emgee44 2 жыл бұрын

So Glad this came up on my KZfaq, will definitely check out and invest in photo books.

@Edvanfleury 2 жыл бұрын

I like to listen your video as a podcast because your voice is so sweet

@abrooklyngirllinda 2 жыл бұрын

really nice video. i love your quiet, thoughtful style. thanks for sharing!

@katyg3873 9 ай бұрын

Dennis hopper the actor made an awesome photobook. It’s by taschen and I can’t recommend it enough. Also, London street photographer Allan schaller- metropolis, helmet Newton- sumo ( the limited edition comes with its own coffee table lol) Ernst haas- New York

@liv0203 2 жыл бұрын

photobooks are so amazing, to me it's just a whole new way to see photographs. much like physical forms of music (vinyl etc) holding the album, or in this case the photographs, in your hands really changes the meaning for me and makes me think so much more in-depth about each image :)

@jackofblades6736 2 жыл бұрын

Most photo books are overpriced imo. I get them when they are on sale. I been collecting Japanese fashion magazines for the aesthetics. Can be used for props too.

@aaroncavity 2 жыл бұрын

Just grabbed both of these. Amazing! Thanks for the heads up.

@Arikuvaa 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more Faizal, thank you.

@NicolaBianchiDP 2 жыл бұрын

Come sempre video stupendo! Grande Faizal!

@jeffreyzie 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid man. Gonna check them out right now. Hyped to get back into street photography & i think these mags will def. help. As far as favorite photo books, I have Alex Webb's book "La Calle" book & really love it

@john_in_Berlin 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video, just hitting the marks on every point. Thank you.

@jacobmaness7244 2 жыл бұрын

Photo books taught me so much, next to youtube. The ultimate source and reference tool, and it can be source of pride to have a great collection. Thanks for sharing, will def have to check out those books.

@aramdavid 2 жыл бұрын

I feel so strongly about this. Im so glad you made this video.

@jazzfan7491 2 жыл бұрын

“André Kertesz”, Princeton University Press, 2005. Happens to be my favorite. But probably more inspiring, (and awe-inspiring), plus a lot cheaper, is Taschen’s edition of “Camera Work”, which includes every photo from all the issues of the magazine by that name, which was created by Alfred Stieglitz more than a century ago with the express purpose of demonstrating that photography was an art form the equal of painting. By the way, I second your suggestion that lots of fancy photo books can usually be viewed for free at your local library. If they don’t have a book you’re interested in, ask them to get it from another library. That’s what they are there for. 🤓

@filmedbyian Жыл бұрын

Hahahah the sea bouy and the head got me, so creative. The book itself is a great design.

@thesecretlifeofmichal 2 жыл бұрын

I have so far acquired only the work of Sean Tucker, I believe he doesn't even call it photobook, more like a collection on paperback. But it still helped me a lot to have his body of work put in a meaningful way.

@jztouch 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of the great classic photo books by Winogrand and others that are incredibly rare and incredibly expensive to buy if you can even find them are available to look at in the NY Public Library, the International Center of Photography and the Los Angeles Public Library main branches by appointment. I’ve even handled old prints by famous photographers like Stieglitz at the NY Library. It’s under supervision of course and you wear white gloves but it is a great opportunity to see rare out-of-print books you can’t otherwise see.

@masonlindquist819 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that vid. Always like photography books. Somethings you can hold, tactile and more intimate as you mentioned.

@slash3li3 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ! I love this concept of presenting photo books 👍

@loganw6439 2 жыл бұрын

Picking up some photo books for Christmas, one from Roger Deakins, the cinematographer. Super excited to add to the collection!

@pusadolfo 2 жыл бұрын

Photobooks are amazing!! a couple of my favorites ar Martin Weber's Map of Latin American Dreams and Celine Frers Tierra Adentro, both incredible books!!

@theblackmanarmedwithacamera 2 жыл бұрын

VERY COOL VIDEO! IT'S GOOD TO VIEW THE PHOTOS YOU'VE SHARED AT A MUCHBMORE SLOWER PACE THAN QUICKLY LIKING AND SWIPING AWAY TO THE NEXT!! BOTH PHOTOGRAPHERS HAVE AMAZING WORK!!! THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREATV VIDEO! KEEP GOING STRONG!!!!!

@levanteanderson6448 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to start a photo book series. As years go by trying to post for social media felt more soulless. Anytime I post, it’s just to tell potential clients I’m still an active photographer. I wanted a reason to create my own stuff and I honestly feel like investing into photo books is the way to do it.

@silkevonsistart5083 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this inspiration!

@DJDelGrande 2 жыл бұрын

There's something very intimate about paging though a photo book. It's one of my best sources for inspiration. I also thumb through art books of all kinds, just to a tactile experience that lasts. So glad I saw this. I can't get enough of having a book of photos to inspire me. As the new year dawns, I'll be putting more work into publishing my own work. I can't wait to drop my second photo book in a month or two.

@goncalooliveira2633 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going home for christmas, imma definitely check my parents photography books. great tip Faizal, thank you!

@Gitsh 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video Faizal!, Yes, I agree Photo Books are important for photographers and fans of photography, a photograph is not a photograph until its printed (either in a book or framed on a wall)! My favourite current photo book is the USA Photographer Keith Carters '50 Years', a brilliant collection of images of his life's work.

@scottcarson6753 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your story about photo books. I've collected photo books for inspiration since the early 1970's (I still have the entire Time-Life series on photography from the '70's. I periodically review the earliest books I have by photographers like Ernst Haas and Joel Meyerowitz -- their photos still inspire.

@kevinfkakens2269 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Would really love to see more photo book reviews.

@DeNorsemen 2 жыл бұрын

Great video my man. Hope to put out my own photo book soon.

@vasilikos75 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Eyeshot rocks❤️

@Lemon_Coco 2 жыл бұрын

Right now i really love what Cereal mag. is doing with there books They have a minimalistic feel to their photos Plus i like when the pictures take up the whole page rather then it being a tiny square

@chopster01 2 жыл бұрын

Collecting photography books quickly becomes an addiction and I am hooked. They can be expensive but they only increase in value. I wasn’t aware of this publisher. Thanks! BTW, do make it to India. I’ve been lucky enough to go three times. It is wild and often difficult travel, but so worth it!

@daryljohnson9010 2 жыл бұрын

As the US steps into a steep inflationary period, I’m finding that photobooks are often on sale and represent an even more incredible value. Prices are usually less than printing and processing two rolls of 35mm color film. And I’d not heard of Eyeshot before; many thanks! Greetings from soggy Portland, OR.

@markuskoch2138 2 жыл бұрын

I really love the "passing me by" series by Robert Winter but sadly did not buy it, when i had the chance. Each issue is about another city and therefore very unique, i can really recommend it :D

@yasinmikail 2 жыл бұрын

Another masterpiece. You certainly inspired me to check out some photo books at my local bookstore considering I don't own any.

@Riccardo.Perini 2 жыл бұрын

Francesco Sembolini is a great observer ad I like his style. He has the ability to see things that the most people cannot see: connections, lines, shapes.

@pamelaneyman1571 2 жыл бұрын

Two recent photo book purchases: The Heart of the Photograph, by David duChemin and Connections, by Bridie Murphy.

@enriquer.aguilar8491 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Photo Books are life for me.

@And3aPet 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@luisbenito3602 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Faisal, welcome back!

@AsmusKromannBork 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much all the books by Sean Tucker and Dino Kuznick is some that I keep going back to

@melvinshuster 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks.

@henrahmagix 2 жыл бұрын

really reminding me of the loveliness at the bottom of my coffee table 🤗

@josephlai1078 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up a copy of The Flow of the Lines from Siegfried Hansen a few months back. Awesome quality and content.

@1903JPG 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible video.

@andrefelixstudio2833 2 жыл бұрын

I am in the process of putting a book together I estimate it’s gonna take me about a year to go through my archives and also create some new work before I release it to the general public however I’m still posting on Instagram with past and present work as a working professional photographer!

@jacobvest4897 2 жыл бұрын

This was super nice:)

@saurabh6520 2 жыл бұрын

yeah really enjoyed it

@youngum78 2 жыл бұрын

Well-said!

@gerryphilpott9766 2 жыл бұрын

I guess I'm old school, plus my wife would kill me if I bought a bunch of them, so I use my library card and either look through them there or bring them home for a short while. Allows me to see so much more. Hard to say favorite as a lot depends on my mood at the time and what I feel like I'm missing in what I'm seeing around me. But it's a great idea and fully agree disconnecting from media and having something tactile is very enriching.

@eddie_g 2 жыл бұрын

I have vineet’s book and love it! Definitely gotta pick up some more very soon

@FaizalWestcott 2 жыл бұрын

Eyeshot does such a great job with the curation!

@got2beable 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@kenji7013 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid

@stevengroom6484 2 жыл бұрын

A really nice video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@JPX15 2 жыл бұрын

True, photo books are important, not only for photographers but even for others (if possible), it’s the best way to show the past, coz now we take photos and burry them to our hard disk where even those who took it and the subject forgets…or we sometimes over share too much to social media.. it’s always nice to see something and be able to touch it somehow… what if suddenly the site decided to shutdown and you won’t have a copy anymore… (haha friendster days)

@drshiv7754 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Faizal - Happy New Year! Can I ask which photobook has the photo from the thumbnail - finding it really resonates with me.

@RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY 2 жыл бұрын

photobooks are really important, I totally agree! due to social media, many people do not really care about books but it is damn important...(I also mentioned the same thing on my last night video)

@Endr29 2 жыл бұрын

You might want to read that again :)

@paulwhite8976 2 жыл бұрын

Really great video. Certainly got me thinking that I should invest in some good books. I follow so many great photographers on Instagram, but the experience is only getting worse with the amount of ads and the reels being thrown at you.

@RaffaeleLadogana 2 жыл бұрын

Un grande fotografo Francesco Sembolini davvero eccezionale 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@moonyval 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to have some recommendations on some photo books to purchase !

@MarkPuke13 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Hello from Guam

@laiscotto4269 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your regardles.

@joe_tographer 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, gonna go buy myself some xmas gifts now lol

@havefunbesafe 11 ай бұрын

I love my Twombly photo books.

@deepnong 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one

@S.I.M.H. 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the great content, it would be awesome that in the next videos you could rise the volume of your voice in the audio post prod. Greetings!

@bijoyghosh1918 2 жыл бұрын

Come to India man! You'll love it! Would love meeting you if you plan to visit one of the street photography mecca of India: Kolkata!

@willievelazquez 2 жыл бұрын

Dope

@andrewlowe4911 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. Please excuse this little plug, but I’d like to recommend an autobiographical photography-related book called Life Lit Up, by a friend of mine called Mike Hartley. I found it very entertaining and incisive regarding how different kinds of photographers approach the craft.

@alejolancioni7427 2 жыл бұрын

I’m waiting for yours

@judylindo4570 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Faisal. Went to my library today and checked out 3 books! I was amazed at the collection of Street Photography they had. (1) Bill Cunningham, Five decades of iconic photography (2)Bystander ,A history of street photography , Colin Westerbeck & Joel Meyerowitz (3) The World Atlas of Street Photography by Jackie Higgins. Just glancing through them at the library they looked amazing. Duh why did I never think of a trip to the library??? :)

@JayGrapherTh 2 жыл бұрын

real great video to share and talk about more modern photographers what are your thoughts on photobooks that try to get funding through kickstarter or if you ever purchase a photobook from there before?

@coleb7644 2 жыл бұрын

Question on the xPro-3. I own the x100v, but with all my film lenses, I want to put my vintage glass on a digital body. So torn between the xpro2 and 3. What are your thoughts coming from a fellow x100v owner?

@damien5558 2 жыл бұрын

If you was to stark your own photography book how would you do it I'm wanting to start one but I have no idea how to start 😅

@louishebertraconteurdimages 2 жыл бұрын

Fred Herzog : Modern Color

@milanovevlogy 2 жыл бұрын

Love You From Prague - Robert Vano :)

@marcpilon4585 2 жыл бұрын

A video on photo books others would be nice

@artemsapegin 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you! I’ve recently replaced Instagram with photo books and it has been very beneficial for me. What’s the book at 2:30?

@azharinamdar5188 Жыл бұрын

India is a paradise for street photography

@fnnn6030 2 жыл бұрын

When is ur Photobook coming? :)

@AbhishekSingh-is6vo 2 жыл бұрын

This is an appreciation comment for works of Vineet Vohra.

@youngchang3550 2 жыл бұрын

You low key do give off Spider-Man vibes😂💪🏽

@Brian444 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know of digital alternatives to these? I took up photography to help me remember things in my life, but I have yet to find a good system for keeping my photos. I can save my photographs in folders on my computer, and sort them by dated folders, but it doesn’t really feel the same. I don’t have a way to just ‘browse’ my previous memories or accurately find a memory by giving the photographs tags or something. I would appreciate a recommendation if you happen to know of any good systems!

@artemsapegin 2 жыл бұрын

Not exactly what you’re asking for but some journaling software may help with that. I use Day One to keep notes on my trips and other life event, and I add photos from that day to each entry. My favorite feature is reminders of records from the same day on past years.