An Introduction to Vivian Maier, and the Phenomenon of the Artist-Photographer. Vivian Maier, born in New York in 1926, a nanny originally of French and Austrian heritage, was, is, in mine and Bill’s opinion possibly the best street photographer in the history of street photography. She has been hailed as one of the greatest talents…
See Track A, Part 1 here: Track A (History of Street Photography) Part 2 Links I wish I could give you the name of a book that laid out all of these photographers in order, but I can’t. The first link may be such a source, but honestly, I haven’t read it. However, here are…
See Track A, Part 1 here: We continue our view of the History of Street Photography with the first of four epochs in street photography, this of the art form’s founding fathers — the Foundational epoch, from 1839 to the start of World War I. Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre (France) – 1787 – 1851 Photography as an…
As indicated in the Introduction, this is Track A (History of Street Photography). Track B (Art of Composition and the Composition of Art) will start in the near future. You can find a link to the posts already written to date on The Art of Street Photography page in the header above. Part 1 –…
Introduction to the Series If you want to start an argument among street photographers, guaranteed, ask them, “Exactly what is street photography anyway?” Then stand back, and watch the lovely violence. Simply put, there is no consensus. Certainly, you will encounter a vocal group that will swear there are a firm set of rules, but…
I often ask myself what makes good street photography. Granted, I only do so when I’m not shooting. While on the street, in museums, at your mama house, I just shoot what is. Ultimately, in those times of pensiveness, when I’m frowning at all the shite that spilled from my lenses, I’ll decide that is…
The (re)start of a story, to be written.
The media has long been fascinated with female nudity. Now, I could craft you a fairly convincing set of arguments to explain why, in terms of the beauty and grace of the female form and the like, but it would be disingenuous. The truth is simpler. (Mostly men) use nude females in art, advertising, and…
Surprising though it may be, self-portraits weren’t invented with the creation of the first iPhone. Neither did they become popular when the first hairy-knuckled Reality Star staggered out of the jungle to pose for a little self-adoration. Rather, they’ve been around as long as there have been artists. Prior to the Renaissance, selfies were a…
The Artists' Sanctum 