The legendary and extremely humble photo-journalist and Magnum Photographer Steve McCurry spoke to Phaidon.com about the stories behind some of his iconic photographs taken from around the world.
Every image tells a story, but it's rather special to hear it from the photographer.
One of my very favorite photographers is Albert Watson.
Over the past 35 years his striking portraits have appeared on more than 250 covers of Vogue and many of the iconic figures of our time - including Kate Moss, nude, on her 18th birthday, Alfred Hitchcock and Johnny Depp - have posed for him. His more recent personal photography projects are frequently on display in gallery and museums all over the world.
In this video, Albert Watson reflects on his approach to photography and some of the defining moments, and photographs, of his career.
My photograph of power lifter Matt Kroczaleski has been awarded photo of the day for March 30th at FWAphoto in the UK. http://www.fwaphoto.com/#/2011-03-30/
Bodybuilders of the 21st century are bigger and bolder than ever. These photographs made between the years 2007-2010 showcase the extreme dimensions of some of bodybuildings' most heroic figures.
...Just wanted to share a couple of photographs made of world record holder, Powerlifter Matt Kroczaleski, as he prepared for his first ever bodybuilding show. These images were made in Dallas Texas in August 2010.
"I discovered that this camera was the technical means in photography of communicating what the world looks like in a state of heightened awareness. And it’s that awareness of really looking at the everyday world with clear and focused attention that I’m interested in." - Stephen Shore
"What Remains: The Life and Work of Sally Mann" is a documentary film where Sally Mann, one of Americas most well known fine art photographers, discusses her work, process and why she's decided to make a career of focusing on the subject matter closest to her. Mann has photographed her children, her local landscape and now, as showcased in depth in this film, the theme of death and decay. A worthwhile watch for all photography enthusiasts! A six part series available on youtube, begins with the one attached here.
Nineteenth century British photographer, Julia Margaret Cameron, remains one of the most important portrait photographers since the creation of the medium. She tirelessly photographed many of the celebrities of the time with her unique style. Cameron's photographs also show a certain spontaneity which was not common in the work of other photographers of the time.This video pays tribute to one of the true masters of photography.
I came across this fantastic youtube video today that I just had to share... Sarah Moon, an amazing fashion photographer that has produced such unique fashion pictures of a dreamlike quality, speaks of her thinking process when making photographs while showcasing her incredible images on the screen. I hope you enjoy it!
An escapologist releases his straight jacket. The anticipation, wonder and awe of onlookers is insatiable and deserves a photograph. Keywest, Florida – May 2010.
2005 TED Prize winner, Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky presents, in this video, his highly acclaimed body of work "Manufactured Landscapes".
Ed Burtynsky has always been drawn to the landscape and specifically man's impact on it and how humans mold and alter the landscape, often to detrimental long term effect, in order that we can continue to live and serve our consumerism lifestyle. His subject matter stretches from mines to oil wells to the industrial revolution in China.
Burtynsky photographs these scenes with immaculate detail using a large format camera in order to present to us all the detail and scale of these places.
Our way of life comes at a price and Edward Burtynsky's goal is to have us stop and look and think about the change we make to our landscape through the decisions we make daily.
Accepting his 2005 TED Prize, photographer Edward Burtynsky makes a wish: that his images help persuade millions to join a global conversation on sustainability.
As I write this post, I am venturing in the beautiful city of Budapest Hungary. This old historic city has so much to offer with the culture, the people and the mystique of a place so vastly different from the one I live in. The textures, colors, the varied terrain and spendid architecture allow so many incredible stimuli for pictures. I just keep shooting and the pleasure is surreal.
It is so important as an artist to stay inspired. One of the greatest skills an artist can have, I believe, is the ability to do this. Travelling is a good way to find the "new", always so rewarding for the eyes.
Alex Webb, a great Magnum photographer, has produced a wonderful set of images of the city of Istanbul and displays them in a video presentation attached here. I hope you enjoy this interpretation as much as I have. This video comes to us via Youtube.
