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This summer I had the honor of getting a private photography lesson with John Free. John is one of the great living street photographers of our generation. Steeped in the tradition of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank and W. Eugene Smith, Free takes the precedent set by these fine photographers and applies it to the modern world.
This is my lesson with John Free.
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Ludwig van Beethoven :: String Quartet No. 6 in B Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart :: String Quartet No. 19 In C, K 465
Musopen String Quartet
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My name is Ted Forbes and I make videos about photography. I’ve been making photographs most of my life and I have a tremendously deep passion for photography that I want to share with you on YouTube.
The Art of Photography is my channel and I produce photography videos to provide a 360 degree look into the world of making images. We all want to get better so lets do this together!
I make videos covering famous photographers, photography techniques, composition, the history of photography and much more.
I also have a strong community of photographers who watch the show and we frequently do social media challenges for photographers to submit their own work. I feature the best and most interesting on the show when we do these so come check it out and get involved!
what a great video – thx
I love Johns style and wondered what B&W film he shoots and does he ever use yellow, red or orange filters?
An amazing video. I have a quick question, John mentions three photographers as his top 3 but I can't manage to catch their names. Could somebody let me know who they are? I'd love to research and study their photography as well!
One of the main things John Free said, several years ago, that still sticks with me and has become a part of how I shoot is his comment about the people being photographed: "They're all just props." It was this, combined with Ibarionex Perello's admonition to "look first for the light" that got me started doing my current style. It just so happens it's what Fan Ho, Marvin E. Newman and many others had been doing before I was even born.
More please!
Beautiful video.. Thank you & Merry Christmas🍷🎄
Alright, let’s go shoot !
What a incredible man unbelievable a rare gem
Priceless!
How can anyone click "dislike"???? wow.
That’s a good idea, taking the photo from the child’s perspective. Thanks!
He is absolutely cool! I love how he talks about the brain trying to prevent you from taking shots, that's how i felt the first times and still feel sometimes !
Ted, you articulated his eloquence beautifully. Thank you.
I was going through some of your older videos. This is amazing! I love street photography, but I'm terrible at it. The bits of information Mr. Free shares are invaluable and I can't wait to put them to practice.
I think this is my favourite video you've made. Beautiful.
Inspiring words and way of approaching photography. Makes me want to grab my camera and run out the door! These videos are why I subscribed to your channel!!
i see a great video here
Love this guy! Such passion, drive, and insight into his vision of the craft. Great video Ted.
After watching this numerous times I suddenly figure that Ted is fulfilling what John told about contributing to photography by being a better photographer.
Ted,,You are doing a great service to the world of photography by creating this magnificent movie.
Thank you.
Oded levy
You and John Free are a inspection for me and thank both of you . Both of you keep me moving forward in photography. Thank you so much.
Great stuff, Ted. Hiqh quality quotient, and checks all of the boxes: Entertain, Inform, Inspire. Thank you.
There is no question that his photos are great. But I find him himself really phoney… and it kinda gets in the way of my enjoyment of his photographs.
I want to say that I got a bit chocked up on this video. I have been shooting for a long time, and at times feel alone in my style witch is loose and care free. I have always felt like my work is not great and I need a newer this or that. When I was about 2 min in this video I knew I was not alone with the way I see photography. I know some of you may think this is cheesy, younger ones I'm sure, but what it tells me is I have been right this whole time and to just keep up with the work I'm doing and know I'm passing this on to my son 17, who has been shooting with me for a while and has come real far in a short time. I will be sharing this video with him as I feel the old ways always seem to be the most humble. Thanks for sharing this.
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