Street Photography - The Bald Truth

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Жыл бұрын

In episode one of SHOW & TELL, The Bald Truth, writer and photographer Stephen Leslie looks at one of his favourite photos by the great NY photographer LOUIS FAURER and uses this as a springboard to discuss the much ignored subject of baldness in photography, in street photography in particular.
Taking in photographs by Martin Parr, Joel Meyerowitz, Jacques-Henri Lartigue, Andre Kertez, Lee Friedlander, Irving Penn and Richard Avendon, this episode is a funny, insightful and often preposterous look at a little known aspect of photography.
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@raymundcruz7281 7 ай бұрын

Finally, someone who speaks for us bald photographers! You completely understand my pain. I can’t buy a waist level camera like a Rollie because of my baldness. Thank you. 🙏🏻

@smooth111012 Жыл бұрын

It’s great to see these amazing street photographers back in the day, real pioneers

@simonpearce5039 Жыл бұрын

The French man throwing his dog across the river whilst wearing his dog throwing hat, that made me laugh. Brilliant.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon, although, are you saying that that was the only thing that made you laugh? There were many other jokes. Please re-watch until you laugh again. Multiple times.

@TravisHenson777 Жыл бұрын

Among a sea of photographers on IG, your humor makes you stand out. Your street photos are very good in a technical sense, but the subtle humor is what makes them great. Your KZfaq is the same. Great content man.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much indeed, that's lovely to hear. Glad they're hitting the spot, please tell all your friends, relatives and random strangers. More to follow....

@dan-le-brun Жыл бұрын

What a storyteller you are. Please don't make this a short series, please make it a long standing fixture. From one bald man dodging other photographers to another.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it, more will follow. Please subscribe and stay tuned!

@green856w Жыл бұрын

How refreshing. No recommendations about what camera/lens combinations I should or should not be buying or using. Photography needs to examine and explore photographs so that we can learn.

@SeanPatrickCooke Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this, please continue. Both funny and a nice photography history lesson. Lovely to see photography content on youtube that's not some fashionable kid talking about a Mamiya 7

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it. Tragically I sold my Mamiya 7 years ago to a fashionable kid. Huge mistake….

@gb52 Жыл бұрын

brilliant and still laughing at the "man with the dog throwing hat" comment, nice syrup you wore at the end btw 😀

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. That syrup has been in my family for years. One day I hope to bequeath it to my son....

@dustinroderick Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see more videos from you. This was fantastic!

@GrainAndPixels Жыл бұрын

I don't usually subscribe after only watching one video, but I did and will probably binge watch more of your videos. Thanks!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your binge, remember to take food and water breaks.

@richardsambrook8985 Жыл бұрын

David Campany and Geoff Dyer eat your hearts out. Surely some of the greatest photographic criticism of the last ... well, few weeks for sure.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard, your support is valued and welcome. Please watch all the film and force all your friends to do likewise. Happy new year!

@andrewshieldsphoto Жыл бұрын

From one bald man ( currently wearing a hat ), to another, thank you for making the single greatest video I've ever seen on KZfaq. Which just happens to also be street photography adjacent.

@pauldoherty1105 Жыл бұрын

That reminds me, I really must update my profile photo 👴

@andrewshieldsphoto Жыл бұрын

@@pauldoherty1105 lol!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. I’m not sure it is the greatest thing ever but I’m glad you enjoyed it so much. More coming soon.

@brucehepton71 Жыл бұрын

Look, I love your cue-ball noggin, so a pat on your slaphead for filling my screen with it. We loved this. So pleased there’s you out in the world being brilliantly you. Learn-and-Laugh is a great come-on innit. Obv the real treat for me was seeing YOUR photography. You know how much I love your work. Shine on xx 0:26

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Bruce, Bruce, Bruce, Bruce. Lovely to hear from you. Call me.

@ZisisKardianos Жыл бұрын

It's been awhile since I was so absorbed and amused by a street photography video. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Liked and subscribed 👍

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Zisis, very glad to have you onboard. Hope you enjoy all the others as much, if not more. All the best.

@impo55 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! It's always a treat to find a video actually about street photography. Can't wait for the next show and tell.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Episode 2 on Diane Arbus is already up. Episode 3 should be coming along very very soon, maybe even today.

@stuntcock2 Жыл бұрын

One of the most informative and funny videos I have watched for a very longtime. Top draw! Subscribed

@davegreen2794 Жыл бұрын

I'm coming in a bit late here, having started with #8 and jumping backwards. Great entertainment for a cold December evening in Canada - many thanks!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

You can never join too late Dave! The important thing is that you found them. Now please go and get all of Canada to follow your example and watch. Thanks, I know that I can count on you….

@dmander7492 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this thanks so much , am looking forward to the next one!

@catherinejoanpiazza420 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Keep them coming.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joan, I am trying. Although it's not a swift process. More will follow, gradually. Please tell all your friends.

@kitther Жыл бұрын

It's so fantastic to hear a writer TELL about photography. Enjoyment!

@greenbrightly Жыл бұрын

Subscribed straight away, love your work.

@heklisv Жыл бұрын

I look forward to the next video. Interesting causality made from just one shot. Very interesting and different approach which is great! Thanks for sharing this video with us!

@carloscosta7618 Жыл бұрын

A bold move indeed! Make it a never-ending history, I want more!!!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

I will try.

@davidbrighten2572 Жыл бұрын

I love this video! You are extremely talented, as a photographer, a creator, a writer etc. Brilliant work. Subscribed of course.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks David, that's most kind. Glad you liked it. More to follow...

@Randuski Жыл бұрын

This is fabulous. I look forward to more from you 👍🏻 thank you for providing street photography content that's not about camera settings, or simplistic beginner composition tips. There's so little content on deeper concepts. Thank you sir 👍🏻

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! That’s the idea to do something a bit different. Hopefully more will follow soon! Thanks

@adenijiadetomi1469 Жыл бұрын

I love this video, it's both hilarious and informative at the same time. ❤

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! More videos coming thick and fast-ish....

@StreetPhotographyChannel Жыл бұрын

Great in depth of your vision. Of course already subscribed!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, thanks very much.

@desmondpainter7313 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful content and delivery. Both informative and hilarious. Thanks.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you, it's a pleasure.

@lazharcaptures Жыл бұрын

Great video :) love your content and narration. Looking forward for more :)

@RickKnight Жыл бұрын

This video is a delightful combination of entertainment and information. It’s always great to have a laugh whilst learning, yes? The slow but inexorable decent into absurdity (Beckett?!) was sublime and satisfying. Brilliantly executed.

@carlwyatt Жыл бұрын

Hilarious video, narrating, storytelling and excellent photos!! Thanks for that

@geoffmphotography9444 Жыл бұрын

Refreshingly different way to enjoy photography. More please.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Cheers. I am trying to do some more. Stay tuned...

@carlitodcreative Жыл бұрын

FINALLY!! A great original insightful photography video!! Stephen this piece alone is a great piece of narrative and interesting art. I look fwd to more!!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. More will follow. I am in the midst of doing the next one.....

@waratkasitanon5323 Жыл бұрын

love love love the content!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thank thank thank you very much.

@Borneimperfect Жыл бұрын

your channel is such a breath of fresh air love the content turly a great space thank you

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, if you can tolerate the rubbish audio quality on the first few attempts it gradually improves! More to follow soonish. I hope! All the best.

@alyhazzaa Жыл бұрын

Love your channel and this episode deserves an Oscar ❤

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't that be great? Unlikely though, glad you like the channel. More to follow soonish...

@gregwill500 Жыл бұрын

Love the deadpan delivery 😂. Funny and interesting

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

I thought I was being very emotional? Glad you liked it. Please subscribe. More on the way....

@dralder Жыл бұрын

Hi Setphen, i like your approach, bald, funny and creative. black humor is the way. instant suscribe.

@OwenEDell Жыл бұрын

OK, this was a hoot. I can't wait to see what you come up with next. I feel so much better than I did 17 minutes ago. Many thanks. Yours truly, Bald Guy

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! More to come. Can’t guarantee you’ll feel better after each one but I will try!

@retropixer Жыл бұрын

What a fresh breath of air this piece is. Brilliantly done! And thank you for the dopamine dump. Subbed and will share the link.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, I appreciate it.

@florian_kopr Жыл бұрын

love your narrative, a very good video. a very bold theory u present. i want to state that even the abstract smiley emoticons are bold🙂

@Boatzerama Жыл бұрын

Great video, very funny😂📷👍🏼

@Wasp9513 Жыл бұрын

We need more of this!!

@12qwas12as Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Sharp, witty, wry: awesome Truly. More please.

@stillben Жыл бұрын

Excellent work...better than all the other photoshitters on youtube

@dirkpehrke9909 Жыл бұрын

❤ wonderful video in so many regards. Thank you.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@cbaskakis Жыл бұрын

Fantastic stuff, this. Thanks, Stephen, for injecting a bunch more humour in a discourse that needs it desperately, especially on KZfaq. Can't wait for your -inevitable- exposé on those creepy stalkers of the much-maligned male belly. Cheers!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, glad you liked it. Not sure about belly photos but other body parts may one day be covered. Stay tuned.....

@TheCadocas Жыл бұрын

Fantastic one :)

@shakiMiki Жыл бұрын

That was fantastic. Thank you. Your reference to comb overs me of a beautiful essay written by Jenny Diski about that. How the efforts to hide baldness draws us to what it is trying to hide. And she speculates what that tells us about self delusion. This was a gem. Again, thank you.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

I must seek this out for my vast baldness library. Thanks for watching, hopefully more to follow soon....

@pa6ka10 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for not talking about cameras 😁. The video is amazing. Looking forward for a new

@overdrivegtah Жыл бұрын

This made my day. Thank you.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

That's very good to hear, thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. More hopefully coming soon.....

@anunezfl Жыл бұрын

A friend sent me the two part dog video and I just subscribed. Brilliant! Keep going.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Then your friend is a good friend. Thank them from me. And thanks to you too, I'm glad you like the films. I will try to keep going. All the best.

@JohnPatrickWeiss Жыл бұрын

This was hysterical. And I can relate, as a photographer whose own hair is waning.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

It’s not meant to be funny John!

@talbotcd1 Жыл бұрын

Madness shear bloody madness, loved every second of it, can’t wait for the next one.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Next one won't be quite so mad but hopefully just as interesting....

@DenisMark1 Жыл бұрын

@@stephenlesliephoto PLEASE keep the madness. We need it desperately in these far too serious times.

@frame-lines Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this Stephen ! Keep the videos coming

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

See what you’ve started!

@obscur_yoann Жыл бұрын

Ahah that's bold. 😂 Funny and interesting video. Hope to see more from you. 👍

@ChrisVidouras Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks for sharing! Cheers from Greece!

@captaindebug Жыл бұрын

Excellent first video in what should be a great series.

@alistairthacker Жыл бұрын

I'm a rapidly balding photographer. You have given me new hope. Bravo!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Do not despair Alistair, our masses are swelling daily. Glad to have you onboard. Please watch all the films and tell your friends, bald, balding or otherwise. I thank you.

@seanpark1924 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@quezonrene5506 Жыл бұрын

you are brilliant ! I had to subscribe

@anatomicshutter3975 Жыл бұрын

Great job, Stephen!

@johnpeterson7264 3 ай бұрын

I love it !

@motorcyclediaries9131 Жыл бұрын

Love this...

@streetphotography Жыл бұрын

This was a great video and thought provoking topic. I’d love to see you dive into that bookshelf behind you and discuss more about the history of street photography. Looking forward to more videos- cheers!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Although the bookshelf behind me is mainly old sci-fi books! The photo books are in a another room but it's too noisy in there to do the recording!

@12qwas12as Жыл бұрын

@@stephenlesliephoto Whatever room they are in, I would be very interested as well.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

@@12qwas12as It will happen, gradually.

@megastak Жыл бұрын

Great video keep going!!!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I will try.

@krappy_ Жыл бұрын

OMG. A brilliant piece of art, thank you.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Well, let's not get carried away but thanks very much. More to follow. Hopefully soon.

@SlavaVeres Жыл бұрын

Quite entertaining! 😂❤👍

@KwyjiboVanDeKamp Жыл бұрын

Great video, great theme!

@searam1 Жыл бұрын

Cheers Stephen, it’s Sean in Atlanta! It is October 13 and I just woke up and I’m watching your video, the first one I’ve seen this morning. I have tears running down my face because you are hilarious! I am just subscribed to your channel and look forward to many more videos from you and thanks so much for a great way to wake up! Sean PS I’m not…

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sean, I'm glad to have helped start your day in an amusing fashion. All the best,

@JJ_Photo Жыл бұрын

Finally. A photography channel, that talks images - not gear. Thank you! (and nice dry humor btw)

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, that's the idea. Please subscribe and more will follow!

@DenisMark1 Жыл бұрын

Adding my (bald) voice to the chorus of love for this series and your approach. What you're doing here looks easy, but the ability to talk about photography with authority AND wit is a real accomplishment. Like my favorite people, it appears you take your work seriously, but not yourself. I am so looking forward to whatever else comes out of that original shiny head of yours. IMMEDIATE SUBSCRIBE.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Bless you. Let’s just hope I don’t crack under all the pressure of expectation!

@no_b_roll Жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! I’m torn between thinking this is great satire and he’s serious. Very smart content. Bravo!

@pbasker Жыл бұрын

Great vid! Thank you

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching. More to come soon…

@dogstar3000 Жыл бұрын

This is the funniest video I've seen for ages. Great to have much less earnest, uptight video about photography. Breath of fresh air. Can I apologise in advance for my, mostly, full head if hair? Does it help that it's snowy white - probably not. I look forward to your next one.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Apology unnecessary but accepted, thanks for watching. new one should be done in a bit. Hopefully.

@clintwoosley9512 Жыл бұрын

Genius!!! That was fun

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Fun is good.

@pexeu1966 Жыл бұрын

As a fellow bald photographer I thank you for bringing this heinous crime to the fore and exposing the mean spirted out there, seriously though Stephen great content I enjoyed it immensely .. thank you

@oncleschultz Жыл бұрын

Very impressive and great🙂

@waynehiebert3801 Жыл бұрын

That was FUN!!!! - subscribed - ITCHY BOOTS has some competition..

@thenosyhungarian Жыл бұрын

I don’t think I’ve ever had a wig crack me up. Kudos and so well done on this amazing study of a very real and serious issue. (Yes, I am bald).

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the wig, I was unsure about it but I think I got away with it… Thanks for the support, please subscribe and I’ll do some more but probably without the wig….

@digitaldion Жыл бұрын

ha ha! You are a legend among men... And that comes from someone who is balding at a rate of knots! Thanks Stephen. You have a new fan. I have subscribed and look forward to more wonderful episodes. Greetings from Cape Town (and other places around the globe!)

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you for those very kind words. I shall try to live up to your wild expectations! New one coming soonish….

@jonbuscall8901 Жыл бұрын

Lost my hair at 17. Now I realize it was a qualifying step to my career as a photographer. I wish I had known at the time. It might have helped me cope with the trauma better.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

I am hair / here for you. Thanks for watching.

@pauldavidkemp Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Watch them all! They get better made!

@neilcole3406 Жыл бұрын

So! Your the phantom bald chaser! Liked it very different angle this one! Cheer’s curly!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

I rarely chase, just meander opportunistically.

@UlyssesAokiPhoto Жыл бұрын

Hey Stephen! Remember me? 😁😁 Great to see you on KZfaq 🎉

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Hello, yes. Thanks very much. I'm just getting started. It's a lot more work than I expected!

@lukemorgan7979 Жыл бұрын

Hilarious ! It felt like a send up of Jamie Windsor , who's also a bald photographer👍

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

I did not know of this man's existence before your comment. Now I have gone and had a look and I can see that he has 425K subscribers and now I need to go and lie down in a dark room for a while. Thanks Luke.

@lukemorgan7979 Жыл бұрын

@@stephenlesliephotoSome of Jamie's content is very interesting. "Why you shouldn't do street photography" and "Why your ideas aren't original" are a couple of good ones. But I guess he gets lots of followers wanting Lightroom presets instead of working it out for themselves.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

@@lukemorgan7979 Okay, I will watch and discover why I shouldn't do street photography and report back.

@LloydSpencer Жыл бұрын

SPARKS was wonderful… looking forward to you new book.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, new book will be happening soon(ish) please subscribe to my mailing list. I'll send you a new story and then let you know when it's actually happening. Thanks for watching. All the best.

@paulroyle-grimes8279 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 this is great! Thank you so much (from a bald headed man)

@GaitaPonto Жыл бұрын

Sweet! Keep them coming.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I shall.

@gordonwill6885 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, thank you..

@thecurioussociety7552 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful.

Жыл бұрын

Me encantó, me reí mucho, gracias.

@Dahrenhorst Жыл бұрын

That's an idea one needs to stumble upon: making a video about street photography and bald men - and creating lots of theories to explain the inter-dependencies between baldness and the World.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

I know, who'd have thought that such a thing could exist?

@chrisathanasiadisphoto Жыл бұрын

Was not expecting this, great video coming from a guy wearing a hat.

@theomarquesfotografia Жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff

@zoomento Жыл бұрын

Please talk about your camera….just kidding! Great stuff Stephan!

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

You know that's not happening. Thanks for watching Todd. Glad to see you here.

@tbostrowski6136 Жыл бұрын

loved it.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

And now you should get all the bald jokes! Xmas special on its way soon, I hope!

@GutS7u6 Жыл бұрын

A great essay on the plight of us baldies, downtrodden by the hairy heads. Cracking photos too, really enjoyed it. P.s. nothing annoys me more than a messy head of hair. If you still have it... Fkin comb it. Oh how I miss those days.

@stephenlesliephoto Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Stuart. I am thinking of starting a whole channel catering to bald men and their nostalgia / grievances at the hairy outside world. I let you know when it launches. Stay tuned....