The Jamel Shabazz Story: Street Photography Visionary
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Күн бұрынOne of the deepest dives on Jamel Shabazz's life and work. Join me, as I sit down one on one with the Legendary Street Photographer to discuss his 50-year career capturing the vibrant culture through Street Photography in New York City. From his early days taking photos on the subway all the way to being one of the most exhibited and published street photographers we know today. In this insightful interview, Shabazz shares his journey of turning his passion for photography into a successful career. Through his lens, he documented the style, culture, and social issues of the time. Join me as I interview this talented visionary and learn how he's used his divine gift to make the world a better place.
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0:00 We as Visionaries have been Given a Divine Gift
0:20 Jamel Shabazz is a New York, Born Photographer
1:36 Father's Powerful Influence
4:15 Stylish Brooklyn Gangs & A Gang Photographer
5:25 Kodak Instamatics and Photographing Friends
6:48 the Summer of 1980
8:11 Drug Dealer and the Omega Enlarger
8:35 Discovering a new Voice through a Visual Diary
10:31 Creating Bonds through Photography
11:32 Returning to a City at War
13:06 Early Colour Work and Building Relationships
13:53 Photography was never about Money
14:38 Being in the Jails
15:46 One meeting with no appointment changed it all
17:28 Working with Publications led to this
18:23 Back in the Days and Powerhouse
19:51 Timelines align - George Pitts Vibe Magazine Story
21:24 Not getting hired - Stolen Essence
22:55 Creating opportunities
24:25 Three Generations - How Shabazz and Carty met
26:56 Jamel's Love for Toronto
30:14 at Carty's Studio for the first time
31:36 One shot One Kill
33:30 Alecia Keys session
34:41 the Contact Sheets are Proof
35:07 I love Group shots
36:16 Transitioning to Digital
37:05 It's all about the Clients needs
37:56 Stand-ins (this blew my mind and is genius)
39:23 Puma, GodFather of Harlem and Real Budgets
40:16 Signature Style right there on the Monitor
40:40 Everyone from Cast to Crew gets this treatment
41:23 Gordon Parks Influence
42:26 Do you Remember when I told you this?
44:10 Shabazz' Advice for the Emerging Photographer
46:53 Visual Alchemist
48:31 Using the Word I
49:51 Have a Foundation
50:50 a Broader Strategy for selling work
51:59 For a new Photographer Starting out
54:10 The Future of Photography
55:45 Healing Power of Photography
1:01:40 Jamel Shabazz' inspirational Final thoughts
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@stevecarty Жыл бұрын
thanks so much for watching this piece. i spent over a month editing and had serious export issues that made bringing this content difficult but for sure worth it. Very proud of how this came out. your comments are encouraged, please like and subscribe if you love street photography and hit that share button if you feel your network could benefit from seeing this!
@McSpyda 3 ай бұрын
Full 100% worth every minute....And the rest...
@willieterrell1618 5 күн бұрын
Its sad this man gets no credit but everyone claims joe is such a pioneer. Thank you for this interview. I needed this. Im from the bay area but dated a girl from brooklyn..man she had so many brooklyn stories. And I dont know by whom but she was photographed as well and showed me a published book of her and other family from when she was a kid. It was iconic...r.i.p. zoe anna king.
@IntrovertRockstar 5 ай бұрын
You asked him the 1st question and he gave you a whole movie 😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@EdwardRicketts1 Ай бұрын
Under 6,000 views is criminal. This is, arguably, the best interview that I have seen with a photographer who isn't insecure enough to hold back his wisdom for fear of someone stealing his spot. What he has done is exactly what I rued not doing in the 80's when I first got into photography, and that is to document everything, but hindsight is a beautiful thing. The more that you understand, that things never remain the same, is the more that you should understand, you should, document the moment you're in.
@stevecarty Ай бұрын
lol. Ya well. I’m still under 20k subs here. You could help by copying the link and sharing it to your network. It’s a compelling story that needs to be heard. It’s gotten way more traffic in the last months than last summer when I made it. Lots of big things happening on my channel. Come visit. Thx for your support Edward. Worked on this edit for 5weeks.
@thebrowngirlproductions 3 ай бұрын
He is the man! I'm so glad you got to interview him.
@stevecarty 2 ай бұрын
I’ve exhibited with him. I’ve known him photographed him. Done workshops with him. It’s been officially 17yrs this relationship
@acecreates 3 ай бұрын
Loved this. Never heard of this legend and I'm so glad KZfaq pushed this on my feed. The word that comes to mind with Jamal is 'excellence'. His commitment to mixing technical excellence, mastery of skill and a commitment to empowering others. Jamals focus on education, goal setting, excellence and commitment is such an inspiration. Thank you for showcasing this most amazing gentleman!
@stevecarty 3 ай бұрын
Happy to share this story and how we know each other.
@blamps7327 5 ай бұрын
I'm running out to purchase is books asap. Such an incredible brother. Thanks for this interview.
@thebrowngirlproductions 3 ай бұрын
This has encouraged me so much! I'm a part of an upcoming exhibition with 5 other locally known photographers. It's one of many opportunities I will have. But I've doubted my work compared to these local legends. I think the take away for me is. Don't wait for the opportunity, create it. Wow, so much to think about. Thank you for sharing this interview and respect to Mr. Shabazz🙏🏾
@fastswimming 9 ай бұрын
This is by FAR the most inspiring and informative interview on photography Ive seen in a while, thank you for sharing this incredible content with us. Keep up the great work!
@stevecarty 9 ай бұрын
Thx for watching. This took months to put together. Thx for taking it in.
@diallomahdi8908 11 ай бұрын
Jamel Shabazz stays fresh with the Kangol and Adidas Originals.
@stevecarty 11 ай бұрын
thx for watching! this piece took 5 weeks to edit
@McSpyda 3 ай бұрын
This is MAAAAD! So much information💡🎥🎬🎤
@Yeshuareigns1234 8 ай бұрын
Wow, this is deep. So much truth and inspiration here. You don’t know how much you both impacted me in this video. You are so appreciated.
@stevecarty 8 ай бұрын
Aww, Susan.. loving you more and more with each comment.
@bornunderstandingallah7267 10 ай бұрын
Peace to my brother God Jamel Shabazz, he is another shinning example of how Allah's 5% make a devastating impact on the world once again! Allah's the God, always has been, and always will be.... Peace, to the world!!!!
@eesuuorundide Ай бұрын
GREAT interview. Very inspiring and informative as well. Great job on both of your parts. Thank you.
@stevecarty Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.. and commenting. It means everything
@richdirection 9 ай бұрын
I met Jamel on Park Ave South NYC across from the Source magazine. Such an inspiration for me.
@mudcud Ай бұрын
What great pictures.
@robinwilkes3380 8 ай бұрын
Carty I know I tell you all the time I need you to know how incredible you are....this is so deep, so cool so inspiring and Jamel Shabazz is AMAZINGGGGGGGGGG.......I don't have words for this episode....thank you my brother thank you
@stevecarty 8 ай бұрын
love you robin.. thanks for your continued support.
@beerowjr 9 ай бұрын
That was a true masterclass. I am more inspired and motivated to see what we can do with photography. “Keep the camera on you and ready”.
@stevecarty 9 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!! Worked on this video for 2months!
@roshawnsaunders309 6 ай бұрын
This was a great piece.. Thank You both so much.
@stevecarty 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for clicking. appreciate you for watching. i worked on this edit for 3 months.
@adanbouzoua Жыл бұрын
Thx for sharing superb interview , wish will meet Shabazz one day in NYC !
@stevecarty Жыл бұрын
Ali, thanks so much for watching. If you enjoyed, sharing this to your social networks with your thoughts will bring more eyes to the project. I need the eyes on this. Every single person matters.
@seanharrison68 7 ай бұрын
Steve this was an amazing interview, Jamel is an incredible photographer, I love how honest and humble he is. Love the content. 🙌🏾🙌🏾
@stevecarty 7 ай бұрын
Thx so much Sean.
@hdelmas Жыл бұрын
Superbe interview d'un monument de la photographie ! Merci Carty pour le partage ! Continue à nous inspirer...
@stevecarty Жыл бұрын
Je suis tellement content que tu sois à bord. si heureux que vous soyez devenu un si grand supporter si rapidement. sachez que j'apprécie le temps que vous prenez pour regarder mon contenu. mon seul objectif est de vous inspirer et de vous apporter la photographie qui vous donne envie de sortir et de photographier. J'espère que vous en avez tiré quelque chose et que vous êtes inspiré pour sortir et faire quelque chose de frais dans les rues !
@BAGVizualz 9 ай бұрын
How am I just now hearing about a Photographer like him or even thinking about the Photographers behind the classic Hip Hop photos?
@stevecarty 9 ай бұрын
I’m here to awaken. Been doing this as a pro for 33yrs. Have you even seen my website bro?
@BAGVizualz 8 ай бұрын
@@stevecarty Not yet I just found out about you maybe a month or so ago it’s so awesome that you actually respond by the way bro
@stevecarty 8 ай бұрын
i do.. every single one.. the replies to the replies take a bit longer
@Sebastian_Kawka 4 ай бұрын
Amazing interview! That ending is powerful I can't disagree, we need to promote positive thinking!
@stevecarty 4 ай бұрын
thx for finding and watching this. worked on it for 2 months.
@Ricky.DeSilva 10 ай бұрын
Powerful work, and the dialogue shared between the two of you, I can’t express into words but how inspiring it is too see the power of the image and selfless to want to uplift others with the image and that’s on top of the work you both do to help others. You’re both in the pantheon of the greats, my top 3👏👏
@stevecarty 10 ай бұрын
ricky thanks for being a part of this amazing community.
@Winthorpe 6 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this tremendously
@stevecarty 6 ай бұрын
Thx for making it through
@bbbbb-f1c 11 ай бұрын
Hey Steve. I just found out your channel today and your content is amazing. And i'm glad that I clicked on this interview, didn't know Jamel to (i'm from Brazil), and damn, what a powerfull interview. His vision of the purpose of the photographer is amazing, and also his work is out of this world. I'm just starting at street photo and both of you are really a great inspiritation to me. I hope more people get to see this video.
@stevecarty 10 ай бұрын
So glad we found each other.
@BryanBrock_ Жыл бұрын
So dope to see this interview! Appreciate the insight and inspiration. Crazy to look back on some of that footage from Toronto, I think I shot that on a flip cam during the early years of 1 LOVE T.O. Full circle moment, thanks for sharing Steve and thanks Jamel!!!
@stevecarty Жыл бұрын
Amazing experience going through this edit Bryan. Thanks for taking the time to watch. I took an hour from this interview… I may make a 10m cut but it looses so much of the wisdom and the story. Your last video took off. You’re better on camera for sure.
@jpvaallday3165 Жыл бұрын
Good afternoon and happy Sunday
@nicolethompson1515 Ай бұрын
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@markfoxphoto Жыл бұрын
Great interview mate, epic deep dive into a fascinating legend.
@stevecarty Жыл бұрын
Thx for watching mark. Thx for your note as well. Great points
@redman1829 10 ай бұрын
This is amazing
@stevecarty 10 ай бұрын
so glad you watched. i cried making this.
@redman1829 10 ай бұрын
@@stevecarty masterpiece my friend.
@inkaststudio Жыл бұрын
Great interview! Stunning work by the legend!
@stevecarty Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! What do I call you? Inkast? I’m always try to get to know my viewers
@inkaststudio Жыл бұрын
@@stevecarty You can call me Inkast aka Tavis Gordon
@stevecarty Жыл бұрын
@@inkaststudio tavis from way back? as in we've met and talked? or a new tavis that i've never met before?
@inkaststudio Жыл бұрын
@@stevecarty Yeah the same old Tavis lol
@stevecarty Жыл бұрын
@@inkaststudio let's go! glad you found me. glad you're workin!
@highway65 15 күн бұрын
Wanted to know what cameras did he start with, his favorite cameras, what camera would he recommend to beginners 😢
@stevecarty 15 күн бұрын
Make a comment on his instagram
@stevecarty 15 күн бұрын
Cameras don’t take pictures btw. They are just tools. It doesn’t matter what shit you have. It’s what you’re doing with it.
@highway65 12 күн бұрын
@@stevecarty If cameras are just a tool, then why don’t they use Hyundais for F1 racing.. it’s just a tool, a car is a car is car ? Using different cameras give you different effects just like using different cars give you different handling.. It would’ve been nice if Mr Shabazz broke down some of his favorite cameras, that’s all I was asking Ansel Adams.
@stevecarty 12 күн бұрын
@@highway65 the attitude I love. You’re comparing speed to creativity. Angel adam says those two can’t be compared. This isn’t Apples and oranges. This is cameras and F1 cars. Here’s a comparison how fast does the car go without the driver? How well does your camera shoot without you? Level up, your mindset, my friend
@NnekaLocs Жыл бұрын
Is his name Jameel, Jamaal or Jamel?
@stevecarty Жыл бұрын
Jamel. But it’s pronounced many ways by many people.
@du-relartworks2024 7 ай бұрын
Ill be watching this one for a while. Passionate people like yourselves sharing such informative gold is a blessing to those ready to receive it. I definitely needed this one. I wish I had this kind of inspiration and community in my early days of being an artist. I think I would have picked up a camera then. Good stuff. Thanks
@stevecarty 7 ай бұрын
Thx Du.
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