Lee Miller

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Graeme Williams - Photographic Conversations

27 күн бұрын

THIS VIDEO: Photographer Lee Miller was force of nature. Armed with determination, talent, bravery and beauty she established herself as -a star within the fashion world of New York, a leading figure within the surrealistic movement in Paris, became a photojournalist in London during the Blitz, and then a war correspondent during the second world war. She mutated through many lives - reinventing herself time and time again - and on each occasion she rose to the top. If she was operating at that level today - in any of these domains - she would be an A-list celebrity and would have a few million followers on instagram. She was a friend and lover to Man Ray, Picasso, British artist Roland Penrose and a quite a few other big names.
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ABOUT ME: The conversations focus on topics related to different aspects of photography including: art, documentary and photojournalism. The discussions explore the personal experiences of photographers and artists and how their work reflects both their internal and external landscape. During the past 30 years I have photographed in over 50 countries for magazines including National Geographic, Time, New York Times and Newsweek. I have held solo exhibitions in New York, London and Paris and my work is showcased in private and institutional art collections around the world.
COPYRIGHT: The copyright for all images belongs to the photographer/s being discussed.
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MUSIC: Wandering Soul - Usher Fulero, Speakeasy Strut - 1920s vintage jazz,

Пікірлер: 38

@scroggins100 4 күн бұрын

Her share ability and resilience, born of an abused early life would have crushed most. Lee really was a force of nature who trod that path least visited. Indeed, she seeked it out. Bless her.

@WhoIsSerafin 25 күн бұрын

What a woman! Smart, tough, beautiful and completely her own person.

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

Truly impressive!

@user-py8lp3vt3b 25 күн бұрын

Graeme, this was spectacular. Such a sensitive portrait of this amazing woman photographer. Your videos are always a treat and an invitation. Many thanks.

@carollollol 2 күн бұрын

What a gal!!

@RostykMakushak 25 күн бұрын

Great and very educational video! Thank you, Graeme! 9:13 Btw my late grandpa as a young man was captured in Ukraine by Germans and was sent to Dachau concentration camp. The stories he told me were horrific. It’s incredible that nearly a century later we have a war in Europe, we have starvation and torture of Ukrainian POWs and filtration camps for Ukrainian civilians, we have mass atrocities committed by Russians. Also we have brave and committed Ukrainian photographers documenting all this horror. Friendly reminder to the world: Russia’s war against Ukrainian people is still ONGOING

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

Yes, we humans are not fast learners.

@terencelaubach6565 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for presenting some of the best photography related videos to be watched in this medium. Much appreciated.

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

Thanks Terence

@sputumtube 25 күн бұрын

Wow!! What an amazing lady. Thanks for posting.

@michaels7889 23 күн бұрын

One of your very best. So much in such a short presentation. Very much enjoyed. I probably saw the first publication of some of her atrocities images, never to be forgotten, and certainly her blitz images.

@johnyoung1606 25 күн бұрын

ThankYou for doing this Important work of showing those who came n went before us.. Lee Miller can be an Inspiration for Us!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

@bjarneerick123 24 күн бұрын

After watching your enthusiastic conversation about Lee Miller yesterday night I made a quick search for books about her work. Fortunately I found a fine used copy of The Lives of LEE MILLER by her son Anthony Penrose. I flipped through the book a couple of times and I am now very excited to dive deeper into her lives. THANK YOU very much for the conversation, Graeme.

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

By all accounts, that seems to be most people's favorite.

@dodahlberg 25 күн бұрын

Everything I’ve learned about Lee Miller in the past was only on the surface. Thanks for this! Some people are so courageous but complicated. She’s one of them.

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

Not easy, but a real powerhouse.

@Elaleruiz 25 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for your valuable work! Mrs. Miller is the example of true feminism, the one who knows how to overcome all the obstacles and prejudices that our sexist culture imposes on everyone, regardless of whether we are women or men. I find her life and her work admirable. I would like those who watch your channel to take the time necessary to think about the deep content that you know how to transmit in each of your videos.

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

Much appreciated.

@TooLooseLeTrek 25 күн бұрын

Wow - a great presentation. I knew a little about her, enjoyed her photos in the past and this adds a whole new depth to understanding her work. An amazing woman - and an excellent presentation on your part. I watch all of your videos and learn so much.

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

Many thanks

@michaelledger602 25 күн бұрын

What an amazing life story. It reads like a Hollywood script.

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

Yes, the scriptwriters for the movie, didn't have to work very hard.

@almostgreen9498 23 күн бұрын

I’ve enthused about your videos before without knowing too much about the photographer. I have read extensively about Miller and can say that your summary was masterful. You are ridiculously talented

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

Much appreciated!

@DREES56_TRR-qw2vr 25 күн бұрын

Wow, what an impressive and talented woman..........and the chutzpah! I will go in search of the movie now...................thanks, as always, Graeme for an enlightening video

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

Thanks

@bowenisland100 25 күн бұрын

Wow

@jimphilpott902 25 күн бұрын

You find the most interesting subjects for us to meet.

@LloydSpencer 25 күн бұрын

What an amazing woman. And all credit to Antony Penrose. His was the first biography of his mother (The Lives of Lee Miller) and, after a flood of subsequent books, it still stands up. I hope that one day you’ll be in a position to give us a treatment (in at least 2 parts?) of Edward Steichen…

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

Hi Lloyd As you say, he will require more that 10 minutes.

@SlavaVeres 25 күн бұрын

Wow, what an amazing photographer! Unfortunately I wasn’t familiar with her wonderful works • Thank you for this video! Greetings from midnight Canada 🇨🇦

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

Hey Slave - She wasn't shy about going for what she wanted. Remarkable.

@alistairlegge7225 9 күн бұрын

really well done short documentary on an amazing woman. what a life. would have loved to linger more on her photographs.

@PhotoConversations 16 сағат бұрын

Yup, she was a force of nature.

@franknurnberger1102 19 күн бұрын

Grame, thank you so much for this video! I did have a rough idea of who Lee Miller was. But your 13:35 minutes were spectacularly engaging, informing and concise. You put in so much work into researching and sourcing the materials! Thank you! And I like your calm narration - such a relief from all these "youtubers" shouting at their viewers. I have only one suggestion, if I may, I think your narration will be even more approachable - especially by non-native speakers like myself - if you silenced the background music while talking. Please do continue to produce these gems. And please do stick to your style. It is rare and will - in due course - attract maybe a slightly older and more sophisticated group of viewers and non native speakers interested in photography and it's masters. If I was running Leica I would send you all the money you need to produce your videos (and a bit extra) in hope you would let me sponsor your videos.

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

Hi Frank Much appreciated! Yes, I sometimes don't get the music/voice ratio right. Please hurry along with your climb to the top of the Leica kingdom - I look forward to the spoils! Cheers

@armandoladegas3964 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for another fantastic video. I wonder whether you have any material on the work of Catherine LeRoy, it would be great to know your take on her career.

@PhotoConversations 17 күн бұрын

Hi, I have jotted he name down - perhaps I have seen her work without knowing her name. Thanks