Show and Tell Episode 18: Photographing The Blind.

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Жыл бұрын

Episode 18 of SHOW & TELL, is here and all about photographs of blind people, which is a more common practise than you might have imagined. What is it that drives photographers to seek out and photograph the blind? Is it more than just an easy subject who can't see you coming? Whatever the answer, there are so many great photographers who have gone and done it - Diane Arbus, Richard Avendon, Bill Brandt, Walker Evans, Robert Frank, Bruce Gilden, Andre Kertesz, Sergio Larrain, Herbert List, Marketa Luskacova, Mary Ellen Mark, Lissette Model, Paul McDonagh, Joel Meyerowitz, Paul Strand, August Sander, Edith Tudor Hart and Garry Winogrand to name but a few!
Join Stephen as he attempts to answer this question and also uncovers some truly amazing photography projects from over 100 years ago.
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@paulvallance4347 4 ай бұрын

Spotting all these connections and patterns is such a great talent.

@herveblanchon1530 Жыл бұрын

mort interesting as always! THANKS!

@thoresiebrands461 Жыл бұрын

And again another interesting, inspiring and entertaining episode! Thank you very much for this!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching, I will try not to keep you waiting too long for another one.

@geoffmphotography9444 Жыл бұрын

So very interesting and informative as ever. Thanks for this great series. When your image first appeared on screen I staggered, which isn't easy when sitting. Eventually though I grew to like and covet the shirt.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

It's my shirt Geoff, you can't have it.

@jimphilpott902 Жыл бұрын

Your work is so insightful with a narrative filled with humor, empathy, and sarcasm! I appreciate what you are doing.

@gustavominas Жыл бұрын

Another nice one, Stephen. There's a whole chapter dedicated to the theme in Geoff Dyer's book "The Oingong Moment", but you dig even deeper

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Hey Gustavo! Sorry for my slow reply, madly busy at the moment. Glad you're enjoying the films. Yes, I know about that chapter, I have a weird problem with Dyer on photography because he's not a photographer. Great writer though. More films to follow in a bit. All the best.

@zaankanteropavontuur1146 Жыл бұрын

A great episode man and a little grim humor is great!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Most of my humour is grim! Especially as I get older....

@zaankanteropavontuur1146 Жыл бұрын

@@stephenlesliephoto I recognize it i got the same thing going ! 🙂

@tbostrowski6136 Жыл бұрын

Another great episode Stephen, informative and entertaining, brilliantly researched and curated, a real joy to watch. Thank you !!!

@GrainAndPixels Жыл бұрын

Truly fascinating! (and a great tip for an introvert like me to get started with street photography, since I'm still not invisible, although I do wonder at times.)

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! An invisible photographer would be truly blessed.....good luck out there. Remember to have fun.

@waynehiebert3801 Жыл бұрын

Another terrific video.. Thank you Stephen..

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

You're welcome wayne, thanks for watching.

@daraghdrake7525 Жыл бұрын

I like how you stayed through to the theme here by getting dressed in the dark

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

I've been brooding about this comment for three weeks now and I've decided to ignore it.

@kimanderson5273 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I always learn something new from your videos

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Then that is a good reason to keep watching them Kim, thank you.

@cubanrum Жыл бұрын

Another great episode.Tahnk you!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

@JanneRanta Жыл бұрын

Worth noting that vast majority of blind people have some level of sight. Interesting that some of the subjects clarify that in their signs when they are completely sightless.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's why the 'In Total Darkness' sign was such a shock.

@dbugatto Жыл бұрын

Wonderful vid , nicely done!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dominic, I appreciate your continued support!

@tonybarrett7557 11 ай бұрын

There’s a blind lottery ticket seller, Barcelona 1963, in the current Evelyn Hofer exhibition at The Photographers’ Gallery

@tonybarrett7557 11 ай бұрын

Also a blind shepherd

@stephenlesliephoto 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I’m going to try and pop along. Just very busy at the moment.

@tonybarrett7557 11 ай бұрын

@@stephenlesliephoto The colours in her gallery printing process, particularly in some shots in New York and Rome, are gorgeous and unfortunately not quite replicated in the accompanying books

@pexeu1966 Жыл бұрын

Did you purposely place 'Our Wonderful Eyes" book in the background ( nice touch )

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Might have......

@peterkorcek9506 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another nice episode,,,, just a little correction: Richard Avedon,,, not Avendon,,,

@BarryLewisPhoto Жыл бұрын

In Margareta’s photo the shadow is someone else

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Well, that's just like your opinion man......

@BarryLewisPhoto 11 ай бұрын

No it’s physics… man!

@fotofillholland Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the show once again, quick note, the instagram link in the description seems a little wonky for me!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks Phill, I have sorted that out now.

@Gilded_Cage_Princess Жыл бұрын

Blind people still dp visual art my do, even photography, i'm cpllectimg a bunch of names. Flo fox is one. Don't sell us so short please, no pity, jus respect.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the film. I’m sorry that you feel I’m selling blind people short but the film never claims to be about blind artists. I’m well aware that they exist and also that there are many blind photographers. However, this film is about how blind people have been photographed and historically been the subjects and inspiration for sighted photographers. It’s not all encompassing, it’s a 20 minute KZfaq film, that’s all. One day I might indeed do a film about blind photographers but this isn’t that film.