Learning From My FAVOURITE Photographer Alec Soth

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4 жыл бұрын

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Thank you to Magnum Photos for letting me share this.
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Пікірлер: 139

@NegativeFeedback 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again to Magnum for letting me share this footage, hope you like it!

@GabeHanvey 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it! looking forward to seeing the photos you make inspired from this.

@Alex-ns9wk 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have an idea if Soth's subjects sign some kind of document to agree that their pictures might be published and sold in the future?

@arthurb8436 4 жыл бұрын

I love that he thinks about his photos in the long term. He considers not only how they look now, and their significance in the current climate, but also years from now, when their meaning may have completely changed. It gives his work a whole new perspective, almost like it’s adding depth to the photos that you will only be able to understand with time.

@christianwood1607 4 жыл бұрын

How much of a flex is it to stop using your 8x10 camera so you can switch to your Hasselblad digital medium format camera

@retrospective77 4 жыл бұрын

Cash money flexxx

@tangyorange6509 4 жыл бұрын

Haha right? At first I thought it was a 645 super or something till I saw he was looking at a screen and I was like bruh

@stuartbaines2843 4 жыл бұрын

8x10 is cheaper unless you just rent a Hass DB combo 😅

@ammartaibi2623 3 жыл бұрын

@@tangyorange6509 hahaha i thought the same bruh

@KyleMcDougall 4 жыл бұрын

Purchased this a couple of weeks ago. Highly recommended. So interesting to get a look into Alec's world.

@peterpatenaude6684 4 жыл бұрын

"fishing is analogous to photography" - I couldn't agree more.

@jamesburt2542 4 жыл бұрын

Also highly recommend this. On the last couple of lessons now and even though the course is substantial, well made and highly personal I just want it to last forever because I love being in Alec’s world. Go for it!

@LukeTheArtist96 4 жыл бұрын

I heard somewhere once that there are two kinds of photographers- hunters, who seek out and track down their subjects, and fishers, who find a good spot (good lighting, composition etc.) and wait for their subjects to wander into frame.

@iamtheverybestohyea 4 жыл бұрын

sounds a bit predatory

@bhatkat Жыл бұрын

@@iamtheverybestohyea Can be. We are hunters after all. All comes down to intention, be it altruistic as Alec supremely illustrates or otherwise. Evil done with cameras seems to be mostly that done by sexual predators, can't think of much harm done to humans in the wild.

@Nitidus 2 ай бұрын

@@bhatkat That's very naive. There's so much to debate on regarding questions of consent, economic voyeurism, profiting off of the suffering of others without them getting anything back, and much more. There are so many different forms of photography where those questions arise. It's a different form of harmfulness; doesn't make it invalid. You seem to have missed _decades_ of these kinds of discussions inside and outside of the photography community. We're not done yet, but it has led to significant improvements compared to earlier times of literal poverty fetish and other stuff. Maybe go read about it.

@firsthandaccount 4 жыл бұрын

Alec Soth just responded to my DM the other day. Such a nice guy 😭❤️

@ivistojkov1302 4 жыл бұрын

Never forget this: You are just a little baby

@nishat_ak 4 жыл бұрын

Ivi Stojkov I remember 😂

@Shmyrk 4 жыл бұрын

Lol yep

@Mrrrby 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, George! Much appreciated and lots of love. ♥️

@justiceder 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this one thanks George

@richardk1382 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u George for producing this high quality content! Watching and enjoying every single one since years. ✌🏼

@ribsy 4 жыл бұрын

as much as like the freedom of taking pics for no reason, its nice to see someone putting a lot of thought and focus into images as well

@marcoandres7475 4 жыл бұрын

👍 Your preview of Alec Soth's course is stimulating/inspiring, ideal for the current quarantine and a perfect counterpart to your previous Alec Soth video. I'm "attending" it.

@taaaabz 4 жыл бұрын

this is so awesome!!! i learned of alec soth through my photography teacher in college, it's awesome to see you share this thank you

@MrThibaudTelevision 4 жыл бұрын

I can't thank Magnum and yourself enough for sharing this. Truly inspiring.

@MSV94 4 жыл бұрын

Thought this video would be long, but it went by so fast. So much reflection and wisdom, really enjoyed hearing his thought process.

@tadeusz11000 4 жыл бұрын

That’s the difference between the candy floss and caviar of photography. One gives you a dopamine rush for 30 seconds, while the other sustains, is unforgettable and nourishes the body, mind and soul. Good tonic during these crazy times, George.

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful and inspiring documentation.

@jovanysj 4 жыл бұрын

This was amazing. Surpassed any expectation that I had.

@YoyoSquirrel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing those, George, very insightful.

@thomasl1324 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this George, could listen to him speak for ever

@theodorapriska9860 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your stream. I have adored Alec Soth forever, and so I am thinking about doing this magnum course. Thks very much for posting!

@glidephotos 4 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. Really took me back to when it was just about creating new things rather then meeting a “work goal” awesome stuff man. Thanks for sharing this with all of us :)

@Elias-he9kd 4 жыл бұрын

Love the exerpt! Thanks so much for sharing, very interesting insight into Alecs thought-process

@jenohogan9254 4 жыл бұрын

This was really good. I definitely had moments where I connected with what he was talking about it. It made me feel validated about where I currently am right now.

@nasergivechi 4 жыл бұрын

So Good, I just wanted to keep watching. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼

@rskrakau8137 4 жыл бұрын

Yay, very nice interview/docu

@ChrisLawrence 4 жыл бұрын

Signed up for this free demo content from Magnum a few weeks back. Never heard of Alec Soth before that, but really inspiring! Especially hearing all about that trip down the Mississippi... and when he had to pick a side of the river. As you pointed out, really makes you just want to go out there, meet strangers and document a journey.

@lentitudes 3 жыл бұрын

amazing interview, thanks!

@dmitrybelyakov 4 жыл бұрын

I got it last year - can highly recommend it. Very inspiring and thought provoking. Beautifully produced as well. Get it if you can.

@drdave5 4 жыл бұрын

Well that was just wonderful.

@sylvaingarel4753 4 жыл бұрын

Wow so inspiring. Thank you for making us discover that guy.

@graffsk8er 4 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I wans invested in the video! Imma need to check out the full class!

@roberttrebor3324 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks George for this, makes me want to shoot even more now in isolation.

@CraigSimmonds 4 жыл бұрын

Always loved Alex Soth's approach to photography. Listening to him reminds me of how many unnecessary rules I impose upon myself when I'm photographing and how much easier the process is if I just relax and have fun with it (which of course leads to better photographs too).

@phuctranphoto729 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video. I really enjoy the insights of the photographers. For me, this really added the missing piece to the photobook you bought to tell the complete story of the photographer journey.

@guilhermesempiterno 4 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful and inspirational. Thanks for sharing

@ArcticxBeaver 4 жыл бұрын

hell yes I was thinking of purchasing this course prior to this video

@inigotaylor9401 4 жыл бұрын

Well worth the money, purchased on the day it released and I have all ready watched three times through.

@Lawmakan 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for this instructional video

@eddie1984ify 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for this

@stuartbaines2843 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks George 👍

@kory443 4 жыл бұрын

This may be my favorite video ever

@lulahdacurly 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it was a true gift.

@aarons6532 4 жыл бұрын

Alec is such a deep thinker when it comes to photography - always shows through in his books. Wish I could put together such a cohesive body of work one day!

@lostboymemoirs 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I love that video, thanks for sharing even that small amount. Hoping I can purchase it someday soon, have to get back on the ball after this virus slows down.

@ArnelakaSgtLumpia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you you for putting this guy on the map.

@jdouguspsa 4 жыл бұрын

this is amazing!!! ahhh

@demkadeem 4 жыл бұрын

Yo thank you so much for this video!

@wiolettagolebiewska1729 Жыл бұрын

Alec Soth has exactly the same effect on me: every time that I see an exhibition of his pictures, I just want to go out and make my own pictures.

@dmlewey 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Video.

@zacharyscholtz 4 жыл бұрын

It definitely makes you think about your approach to a subject. Even if its random it can be planned out and have an end goal.

@DazedPlacesVA 4 жыл бұрын

this is WELL put together

@ioegreer 4 жыл бұрын

loved this course man. so gooood

@benjaminfargen 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@BryanBirks 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this. I don’t know when but I’m going to find myself shooting large format eventually. Looks so fun.

@ucevrim 4 жыл бұрын

Bryan Birks i’ll tell you when. never

@BryanBirks 4 жыл бұрын

@@ucevrim alrighty.

@chrismehmet3463 4 жыл бұрын

Soth's voice is so calming

@bhatkat Жыл бұрын

Yes, a gentle presence. Trust being essential to the type of work he does.

@thehealthpotions 4 жыл бұрын

yes! the hair finally matched the channel

@thehealthpotions 4 жыл бұрын

but this was really good as usual

@jackgalmitz 3 жыл бұрын

The photographs in Sleeping by the Mississippi are just beautiful!

@johnericsonlopez4704 2 жыл бұрын

Two words. Beautiful and Cool.

@ranaelm2532 3 жыл бұрын

He is one of the best photographers I really like their humanity, mostly reflected in their artwork. Thank you for the review

@butcherneck 4 жыл бұрын

WOW, just WOW! :)

@MarcoServentiphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Recently watched Alec Soth’s course and am SO inspired!! Sucks that it’s during quarantine so I’m super inspired but can’t leave the house LOL

@UlyssesAokiPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

This is... precious.

@scottkukla 4 жыл бұрын

Inspiring !!! 👊🏽

@Jasonryanphoto 4 жыл бұрын

good photos.... you couldn't get me to go back to film !! I'd be kicking and screaming the whole time!!

@leoeyegenartig8473 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@adventureStaley 4 жыл бұрын

Well that was rad. I've spent years photographing fishermen and he just nailed it.

@maximvdn 4 жыл бұрын

I got it, thanks for the recommendation

@amauzoho2156 4 жыл бұрын

I wanted more. I really enjoyed this. I remembered you doing short docs on photographers, would you bring that back ?

@NegativeFeedback 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to, but can't really right now

@tomdivasion7724 4 жыл бұрын

I can thoroughly recommend this course, absolutely brilliant

@zacharyhurlburt1921 4 жыл бұрын

this mans voice sounds exactly like Paul Thomas Anderson. Beautiful video!

@liutas489 4 жыл бұрын

he looks so similar to Aaron Nace as he would be his father ty George for good content

@dyathink 2 жыл бұрын

"I wanna get in the house", yup..that's where the magic is.

@CHRISTOPH-B 4 жыл бұрын

Thx for the link... Bought it. 😎

@filmniyom 4 жыл бұрын

Love large format camera

@bhatkat Жыл бұрын

Yes, they way they slow on down can do good things to the process. Set up and wait for the best light on the subjects.

@MakersTeleMark 4 жыл бұрын

Holy shit he's good. Thanks for introducing me to him.

@Siroguh 4 жыл бұрын

Already working with Magnum? Jeez u´ve come a long way

@SamsonArnettRoughley 4 жыл бұрын

Cracking stuff

@stormfalcon11 4 жыл бұрын

If this kind of stuff is interesting to you, definitely check out the films of Errol Morris! He's an incredible documentarian who's films Gates of Heaven and Vernon, Florida have really similar vibes. Incredible stuff that just documents normal life in the most incredible way.

@columba4333 4 жыл бұрын

How does this guys hair get better every video

@cristobalmarambio 4 жыл бұрын

que quedó lindo

@rskwame 4 жыл бұрын

I got it as a gift and It's so inspiring, I'v been working like crazy on my photography and I haven't even finished the course. I had to stop half way and work. I would highly recommend it if you can afford it.

@cremastico 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to have $100 for this

@HerrLanzelot 4 жыл бұрын

Great work as always. Could anybody tell me where I could finde the background Musik that starts at 6:00? I can't even figure out what instrument it is but I love it.

@megzjr 4 жыл бұрын

Nice hair 👾

@JohnnyMcMillan 4 жыл бұрын

3/4 the way through the Soth Magnum course... And it's... Okay. The first half is Soth talking about his history and his previous work and then you follow him doing two or three scenario shoots. It's definitely watchable, as a learning experience though...not really.

@sontiyo7113 4 жыл бұрын

not 100 bucks worth it imo

@JohnnyMcMillan 4 жыл бұрын

@@sontiyo7113 sadly I'd be in agreement with you. It's a great series of videos just not worth the amount asked. I find with all of these type online courses, they're mostly just photographers telling their bio's for a few hours and then there's the rare nugget of good info. Case in point, the Soth course, Leibovitz and McCurry videos too

@_Ridgeboiz_ 4 жыл бұрын

We need more George and Alec Soth content!!!! Maybe another interview? On his new book?

@subhashishalder4302 3 жыл бұрын

Can anybody tell me which song is playing right around 3:52 in this video!? This will be a great help!! Thank you!

@David-wc1ts 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what kind of 8x10 camera and lens he was using here?

@lauraconnolly391 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know the name of the song playing at around 3-4 mins?

@GeoffreyGonzales 4 жыл бұрын

what would 8 year old george think of current george

@yungtitynac2510 4 жыл бұрын

jesus christ 16:50 is incredible

@lmuakr 4 жыл бұрын

How hard was it to get your hair from dark to light?

@jillweinstein9034 4 жыл бұрын

did he pay him or just give him a photo?

@ArcticxBeaver 4 жыл бұрын

Does Soth use an 8x10 or 4x5?

@christianwood1607 4 жыл бұрын

looks to me like 8x10

@stuartbaines2843 4 жыл бұрын

Deardorff 8x10

@foggycraw6758 4 жыл бұрын

What type of camera is that!?

@foggycraw6758 4 жыл бұрын

Forgive me I'm new to photography.

@Alex-ns9wk 4 жыл бұрын

More of a pragmatical question here, but do artists like Alec who earn quite a lot through their prints share it with the subjects? Or do subjects sign a contract saying they give a right for their pictures to be sold? Does anyone have any idea? Thank you

@NegativeFeedback 4 жыл бұрын

Subjects wont earn anything

@Alex-ns9wk 4 жыл бұрын

NegativeFeedback right. Thanks for such a quick answer!! But they do probably sign some kind of paper to allow their pictures to be sold, I think..

@Alex-ns9wk 4 жыл бұрын

Or maybe it depends on the country. In the U.S. there's no rules when it comes to street photography either.

@NegativeFeedback 4 жыл бұрын

Alex 0202 yeah, some artists use a picture release form