#187 PHOTOGRAPHIC LIFE LESSONS FROM A MASTER

Photography Daily
Feb. 8, 2021
Ed Kashi | Part 2

https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/ed-kashi-lessons-from-a-master

Ed Kashi, VII Photo Agency photographer talks of his incurable curiosity when it comes to photographing people. We discuss candid photography, what it is and the rules of engagement. We talk about the current social distrust of the media, photographers and photography, the importance of sound as a way to enhance your photo stories and how he has hope, real hope for the future of photojournalism.

FURTHER REFERENCE: VII Photo and Don McCullin’s marine photograph.

Today something a little different, a short feature at the end of the show helped along by those who support the show via our Patreon link in the menu above. I asked after one of our Tuesday and Thursday Patreon MORE editions, for thoughts about what candid really means since I knew Ed would be discussing a project that broke some of those ‘camera unaware’ candid rules. It’s a great community that we have in Patreon and I got some considered thoughts, inspirational too from members who wanted to help with this question. On that note, Patron of the Day is Michael Beecham, his Instagram is @michaelbeecham_photo. I think by now you’ve worked out my own enthusiasm for simplicity and that’s what I particularly like about Michael’s work. His lockdown project 'The Sanity Within the Stasis' was originally a project he started to keep himself occupied whilst at home last March. It quickly grew into something he says; “I feel reflected the emotional and mental health of the country.” Tab through the grid and his work and you’ll find the black and white studies of flowers made, or shot through a home made scrim of sorts; cling film. These are stunning.  

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