Did you know that he did commercial/product work? He did nudes and fashion? That with the possible exception of Eugene Smith he was the most technically innovative printer ever? Does anyone remember the "Zone System' of print making. It works. It is complicated, tedious, and time consuming but if you are in a darkroom and need that perfect 11x14 or 20x24 that shows your audience exactly how you wanted the image to to look to the rest of the world, this is it.
@@artfrontgalleries1818 yep I knew :). I'm a product of the film world and had to learn digital, lol. One of my professors was taught by the f64 club so he drilled us on the zone when we were in the darkroom. It was a challenge and fun. I still remember us making dodge and burn tools...nothing fancy at all but they worked with torn paper and wires hehehe I have to say that I do miss those time but I am having fun with digital too.
Right! He was amazing, and most people don't realize he was also an amazing businessman and he was a creative. What was your aha moment. Mine was his blurry work.
Hi Janice, Thank you for this video. Great content and fantastic delivery. Yes, I was surprised to hear about his soft-focus images. I saw his exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston a couple of years ago. I only recognized a handful of the images. I would say, I had not seen 95% of the images before! Your video is so timely for me as I am getting ready to launch my website and introduce my work.
I am 75 years old. I have read the history of photography from the aesthetics to the chemistry to it's acceptance (or not) of photography as an accepted fine art form. I always thought that Ansel Adams stopped creating, developing and investigating much before he could have in favor of grass monetary considerations. To a child of or participant in Depression Times in the US or Europe, I can't blame him but I think he could have done more and better art
I have seen many artists stop making work for many reasons, mostly because they had physical problems, but with that, I'm glad they made what they love and sold what they wanted to the people who truly loved their work. It's a great feeling for both... Thanks for your comment I really do love to connect with others who appreciate creatives and create themselves :)
Going to watch more of your videos and maybe you’ve talked about this. One issue I’ve had with galleries is they say photography doesn’t sell. These galleries I’m going to have shows dedicated to photography but not many and usually with a more well known photographer or a photographer who has been taught by someone important. The only way around this that I can think of is to try and make my own name as an artist bigger than it currently is by entering photography contests and trying to get into group shows with a museum. Getting into a group show at a museum was the one thing so far that increased the views on my website but still no one reaches out to purchase my work. How do you get a gallery to want to show your work? How do you get people to reach out and want to purchase your work? Asking a client why they want to purchase a print is great if they want to buy one, but what if you can’t get a gallery to show your work.? Maybe I haven’t tried hard enough a lot of it probably has to do with where I live. Not many galleries here. Maybe it’s because I’m not willing to sell cheap prints. What do you think. Can you do a video or direct me to a video where you’ve talked about this?
I LOVE this question and plan to make a video for you because there are so many photographers who feel being in a gallery will make them money, but that's not the case. But it will give you exposure. I'll explain more in my video. I'd like to read your comment; if you don't want me to mention you, I won't; just let me know. For now, I feel this is a good start to marketing yourself, but of course, I would binge my business playlist, lol! ruclips.net/video/nZR8SL3CzhI/видео.html If you have questions feel free to ask :)
@@photobizmethod Thank you. I look forward to seeing the video you make. You may mention me and my comment both here and on X. I have nothing to lose. I’m literally at a point of giving up on photography. I will also continue to watch your other videos as well.
@@stevenwaynephoto Oh no don't give up, please. If you have time watch this and ask questions. www.photobizmethod.com/replay-photos-from-passion-to-profit
@@photobizmethod I’ve already put my photography on the back burner it’s been there for a few years now. I mainly do it for fun now but with the skills and mindset of a professional photographer. I keep my website running and upload to it occasionally because I do have an audience even though they don’t reach out to purchase. I’m currently studying the art of trading the stock market. The career path I probably should have taken instead of photography. When I make money in the market and I have the money to take your course I’ll reach out to you. For now I would be waisting both our time taking your course, I’m just not as thrilled about photography after years of running into walls with that career path. But I will continue to watch your videos and I appreciate your willingness to help. Thank you.
@@stevenwaynephoto no worries on my course, that's why I do RUclips. I'm going to make that video for you. It takes me a couple weeks to make a video but you'll see it since you've signed up for my emails :)
What other insights do you have about Ansel Adams? Were you surprised he made soft-focused images too?
Did you know that he did commercial/product work? He did nudes and fashion? That with the possible exception of Eugene Smith he was the most technically innovative printer ever? Does anyone remember the "Zone System' of print making. It works. It is complicated, tedious, and time consuming but if you are in a darkroom and need that perfect 11x14 or 20x24 that shows your audience exactly how you wanted the image to to look to the rest of the world, this is it.
@@artfrontgalleries1818 yep I knew :). I'm a product of the film world and had to learn digital, lol. One of my professors was taught by the f64 club so he drilled us on the zone when we were in the darkroom. It was a challenge and fun. I still remember us making dodge and burn tools...nothing fancy at all but they worked with torn paper and wires hehehe I have to say that I do miss those time but I am having fun with digital too.
Thank you very interesting
Right! He was amazing, and most people don't realize he was also an amazing businessman and he was a creative. What was your aha moment. Mine was his blurry work.
Hi Janice, Thank you for this video. Great content and fantastic delivery. Yes, I was surprised to hear about his soft-focus images. I saw his exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston a couple of years ago. I only recognized a handful of the images. I would say, I had not seen 95% of the images before!
Your video is so timely for me as I am getting ready to launch my website and introduce my work.
Yay! I'm excited for your website... have you seen this video? ruclips.net/video/FlLu44HdrW4/видео.html
@@photobizmethod How did I miss that video. I will be watching it today. Thank you Janice. You are awesome.
@@boristahmasian9604 awww you''re welcome, I'm glad I can help :)
I am 75 years old. I have read the history of photography from the aesthetics to the chemistry to it's acceptance (or not) of photography as an accepted fine art form. I always thought that Ansel Adams stopped creating, developing and investigating much before he could have in favor of grass monetary considerations. To a child of or participant in Depression Times in the US or Europe, I can't blame him but I think he could have done more and better art
I have seen many artists stop making work for many reasons, mostly because they had physical problems, but with that, I'm glad they made what they love and sold what they wanted to the people who truly loved their work. It's a great feeling for both... Thanks for your comment I really do love to connect with others who appreciate creatives and create themselves :)
Going to watch more of your videos and maybe you’ve talked about this. One issue I’ve had with galleries is they say photography doesn’t sell. These galleries I’m going to have shows dedicated to photography but not many and usually with a more well known photographer or a photographer who has been taught by someone important. The only way around this that I can think of is to try and make my own name as an artist bigger than it currently is by entering photography contests and trying to get into group shows with a museum. Getting into a group show at a museum was the one thing so far that increased the views on my website but still no one reaches out to purchase my work. How do you get a gallery to want to show your work? How do you get people to reach out and want to purchase your work? Asking a client why they want to purchase a print is great if they want to buy one, but what if you can’t get a gallery to show your work.? Maybe I haven’t tried hard enough a lot of it probably has to do with where I live. Not many galleries here. Maybe it’s because I’m not willing to sell cheap prints. What do you think. Can you do a video or direct me to a video where you’ve talked about this?
I LOVE this question and plan to make a video for you because there are so many photographers who feel being in a gallery will make them money, but that's not the case. But it will give you exposure. I'll explain more in my video. I'd like to read your comment; if you don't want me to mention you, I won't; just let me know. For now, I feel this is a good start to marketing yourself, but of course, I would binge my business playlist, lol! ruclips.net/video/nZR8SL3CzhI/видео.html
If you have questions feel free to ask :)
@@photobizmethod Thank you. I look forward to seeing the video you make. You may mention me and my comment both here and on X. I have nothing to lose. I’m literally at a point of giving up on photography. I will also continue to watch your other videos as well.
@@stevenwaynephoto Oh no don't give up, please. If you have time watch this and ask questions. www.photobizmethod.com/replay-photos-from-passion-to-profit
@@photobizmethod I’ve already put my photography on the back burner it’s been there for a few years now. I mainly do it for fun now but with the skills and mindset of a professional photographer. I keep my website running and upload to it occasionally because I do have an audience even though they don’t reach out to purchase. I’m currently studying the art of trading the stock market. The career path I probably should have taken instead of photography. When I make money in the market and I have the money to take your course I’ll reach out to you. For now I would be waisting both our time taking your course, I’m just not as thrilled about photography after years of running into walls with that career path.
But I will continue to watch your videos and I appreciate your willingness to help.
Thank you.
@@stevenwaynephoto no worries on my course, that's why I do RUclips. I'm going to make that video for you. It takes me a couple weeks to make a video but you'll see it since you've signed up for my emails :)