Thank you. I can't stand the bandwagon RUclips photographers who, in the last year or so, have started talking about "telling a story", as if every single image tells a story. It's pretentious and insufferable. A photo can be, just as you say, only about aesthetics and that's just fine. Story isn't needed for good photography.
But know matter what you create it speaks of something ... So it not to speak is totally insane .. you if you create it speaks about you ... So just total nonsense . Go back rubbing sticks Thomas ...
You shall not take the word "story" so literally. I think every good photo got to have two "stories". And Maarten's photos have two "stories". The first "story" is ex. two walls, a green and a red, and a shadow. The second "story " emerge when these walls and the shadow are interacting with each other in a special way, so the viewer is't only looking at one "story" two walls and a shadow.
I'm so happy that your channel is growing so well, showing that you don't need to go the gear-review route to do so. I really love your videos, especially these portraits.
I’m so glad you uploaded a new video! I’m following social distancing protocol and staying home, and having a new Sean Tucker video to watch has 100% made my day. Thanks for everything you do Sean! 💖
One of the most beautifully filmed videos ever. The lighting, soft background, sound quality, simple camera work all added up to a stunning video. With a story that has immense impact on how I will move forward in my photography.
So wonderful to see someone getting off their backside, shaping their world in pursuit of their passion. Also the support of his wife is evident and helps his confidence to continue.
I love that his work is fueled by fascination. Knowing that makes his abstracts photos feel so human. From now on, no matter where I go, I'll try to be just as fascinated and explore. Even the smelly the parts of the city
I was quite shocked when the video started, especially the 'b roll' when buildings, walls, shapes were being highlighted. That is so much like what I do when visiting new areas. The way the architecture is so different between one country and the next, or even one village and the next town. Not a pro photographer but I do immerse myself as a vacationing / travelling photographer. I feel the same, it is socially awkward to capture images of people sometimes, but the shapes, the way the light works on textures, roof tiles, cables, pipes, windows, walls etc. Even grafitti. My wife thinks I am nuts but I do see the value of making these images, very much. So glad you included this lovely guys video on your blog, it was fascinating to see a younger me! Just entered retirement so with the extra time that brings, its lovely to be free to focus on this kind of subject. Loved this, thanks so much, and of course 100% right about not needing narrative - Leading lines and shapes and textures are interesting.
This was so awesome. I could listen to him talk about his process and thoughts on his art, how he thinks, and just how he approaches photography. Also I am in love with his van.
Great video. As an artist whose medium is photography, I've thought a lot about how the nature of the medium (which is highly representational in comparison with painting, sculpture, etc) can become an obstacle for those of us trying to produce artwork that transcends any representational constrains it might feature. I used to see this highly representational nature as a limitation in photography, but now I see it more as a challenge, an opportunity not to become complacent with just taking photographs of the obvious, and push myself to do work that requires not only good visuals, but also compelling concepts behind it. Should every photograph tell a story, or be beautiful, or feature humans in it, or this or that? I try to stay away from blanket statements involving "should"s. Photography is yet another activity in which human beings do what we tend to do so easily: we join a tribe, and then judge others from the comfort of the self-righteousness of the tribe. This is how we're quick to compartmentalize and divide an art into strict categories into which one "must" fit in, and heaven forbid one should deviate from it: street photography, fashion photography, fine art photography, etc. To me, ultimately what matters the most is that whatever artwork one should put out into the world, hopefully the process will have served you as a process of further self-discovery and self-awakening about your relation to the world; and then, hopefully, your art will serve as a mirror in which yourself and others can look into and see the world and themselves with new eyes, maybe walk away with new questions about the established and the taken for granted. This is what, personally, I aspire to with my work.
Great that you featured someone who does his photography by walking, exploring, discovering the new and visually exciting, visually captivating. The usual trope is to know a place or sit and wait for stuff to happen and then start capturing images, which I understand completely works for many people. (I recall learning that Julius Shulman, one of my muses, would take students to locations and get them to familiarize themselves with the place before they started taking photos.) However, it is reassuring to hear someone who does such gorgeous abstract work talk about the thrill of discovery, which, at least for me, and I am certain for Maarten Rots, is part of the joy of photographing, of being in the moment, "in the zone." Thank you.
Good God... I'm a new subscriber to Sean but his videos just kept talking to me and this one is like a dream. Seeing such a happy person talking about his art is amazing. Thank u Sean, I'm learning a LOT from you
Beautiful, inspiring video! Love Maarten's attitude toward photography and life. My thanks to both of you for creating it and sharing it with us. Happy shooting, everyone.
Sean, there is so much that is so good about this video, but I'll just mention two (related) things. You as the interviewer disappear through the whole video. You are the engine of the interview but you make yourself unseen and unheard to allow the subject to take all the focus. The ONLY place that you uncloak is to ask the question that he answers "I love my wife" which supplies the emotional heart of this story. So well done!
Hi Sean this was one of the most compelling vlogs you have made. Maarten’s approach to life, photography and his ability to conceptualise, visualize and then talk about it in such a lucid and interesting way is captivating. The way you put these stories together is marvelous and has put you head and shoulders above other you tube photography driven providers. Thoroughly absorbing and thought provoking. Thank you and regards from the desert. Steve. Dubai.
As a minimalist I love the minimalist values he represents. Living a life with intention and passion. Try to make the thing you love the thing you get to do everyday.
I'm not a minimalist and I loved this video, maybe trying to fill my void with other aspects of life. In the end, is all about love, whatever kind of love it is
I love how humans unselfishly help others. If you ask someone a question, you usually get an answer. It’s hard coded in our DNA. And helping like you do Sean and Maarten, create ripples on the water. Making others happy, and willing to help others just like you do. This video gave me a lot. I can relate to what Maarten talks about. In times of world struggle, it’s important to keep the kind human help ripples going. Do our part in spreading kindness so others want to do the same. Kindness might be the antidote we need against the fear these unconscious and dangerous little microbes evoke in us.
Another brilliant contribution to the world of photography. Thanks to Sean Tuck for his awesome work helping all of us to 'keep an eye out for the art in the everyday ordinary.'
Thank you for this! I am 74 and have been taking photos most of my life. I love to capture the fleeting beauty of the moment........I am really not interested in telling a story. Lately, there has been so much emphasis on "the story"; I have begun to feel outmoded and irrelevant. I appreciate this much needed uplift!
Thank you for another beautiful video. I love the people you interview, they seem to have one thing in common that I cannot quite describe with words, it is about their energy, the way they work, the freedom they have found in the choices they make....I perceive them as deep, reflective artists who are searching and exploring beyond the creative act itself. These interviews always contains something that helps me understand a little more of myself. 🙏🏼
Sean, absolutely brilliant!!! You are an amazing cinematographer. You tell such a compelling story visually. I have followed Maarten for some time; but getting an opportunity to "know" him beyond his wonderful images is very special. Thank you for your time and energy creating this video and thank you to Maarten, his beautiful wife and their dog Leica for giving us a glimpse into their peripatetic lifestyle as a medium for the art that Maarten creates.
Sean, again thank you for always bringing a bit of new joy. Every time I open RUclips, yours is the first of the new episodes I am hoping to find. Wishing you well in all things.
No, it does not have to tell a story, but in his photographs the elements are in a very pleasing harmony. That's the key. It makes me so relaxed just watching them. One has to have eye for finding them.
Absolutely love, love, love this style of imagery. It's beautiful. It's the sort of art that I'd love in my own home. Peaceful. Simple. It's not shouty or seeking attention. Wonderful images Maarten and another fantastic video Sean. I really love the philosophy of life presented in this one.
There are so many types of photography. Landscape, portrait, sports, Journalism, etc. Most of us have a tendency to follow the same style and even follow guidelines, but forget to remind us that photography is all about creativity, being yourself, no rules.
It truly is all in how you look at it. What wonderful work. What outstanding insight. At the risk of offering a cliche, "If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."
Thanks Sean wonderful video as ever. Perfect timing for me as I’m increasingly exploring abstract art in my personal work and getting away from the more editorial/commercial side that I was concentrating on. It’s FAR more meditative and enjoyable! And thanks for introducing me to Maarten - his work is superb.
I can so relate to Maarten and the images he enjoys capturing/making. Although I love shooting people candidly in the street, my eye often is drawn to capture similar images that he does. Thanks so much for making video.
Thank you for the last 31 minutes! It is a joy to learn of Maarten's story and I loved his response to (paraphrasing) "Anything you would like to add? I love my wife!"
Awesome video Sean- very inspirational. I particularly loved when Maarten talks about just starting - just get going! and start evolving something. I've been aiming for that in my own work. Thank you for creating and sharing this.
Very inspiring video. So genuine so down to earth. I was already following Maarten after you showed his work in an earlier video. Amazing how he can make such beautiful art out of such simple scenes. The eye for detail and composition he has is superb.
Dear Sean, that is - as always - outstanding content. The interesting subject mater and Maarten's extremely friendly presentation as well as the filming itself (that perfect street photography moment at 8:43!) were for a lack of a better word eye opening. Thank you and keep doing what you do!
Thank you for making this video. Maarten Rots work is beautiful and I probably would never have come across his photography without your recommendation.
Thank You so much, Sean! I absolutely needed to here some of those things. For some time now I have been struggling with street photography because I thought that it matched my personality. It turned out to be very frustrating because I ended up taking utterly boring pics which looked like stock photos. Listening to your friend gave me courage to shoot more abstract, architecture focused photos. Thank you!
The street videos are so beautifully shot it's hard to tell where the videos end and the photographs start
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I've been doing just this in Madrid since my girlfriend gave me a tele lens for my birthday. Partly it frustrates me because I was saving it as something to take out later on, but partly I love to see someone doing a kind of street photography that caught my attention almost by accident a few months ago. Thank you Sean for bringing me closer to the work of this photographer and for making such interesting content that motivates us and makes us believe more in what we do as photographers. Greetings from Spain. Leo
What a beautiful multileveled documentary. Sean, your documentation of interesting photographers is so important and so well done. From exploring combat photography to Maarten’s search for mystery and wonder in the everyday, each one of your series expands the possibilities of living a image creating life for every viewer of your important work. I’m also struck by how good you are at handheld Cinema Vérité coverage. I’m particularly thinking of your coverage of Maarten taking us on a tour of his van. You are in a dance with your subject, constantly but subtly adjusting your framing and your position. It’s really good. You don’t usually work that way. I hope you do more of it in the future. If done well, as you are, Handheld adds energy to a sequence. I was also knocked out by your flipping the shot of the shadows of Maarten and his wife so they were upright and the road wasn’t. Trancendent love was present in that shot. You illustrate well how truth can emerge from abstraction as well as from realist coverage. Would you consider a future documentary on your documentary technique? I would love to hear the questions and prompts you asked Maarten but cut out in the edit. Congratulations on a big step in your work. @seantucker @seantuck
Thanks, as always, for an engrossing video - especially at a time when I can't leave the house due to being on lockdown here in Spain. It also helps with thoughts I've often had about my own work. I've realised over the years that I'm not drawn to photographing people - I've never been inspired to make portraits, and despite trying to force myself over the years, don't really enjoy doing street photography as it is often defined. I often struggle to give myself permission to make photographs which are just aesthetically pleasing photographs as Art rather than having to 'mean' something. Thanks, as always, for giving food for thought. All the best - stay safe and well, Owain.
I really enjoy this video and photographer; thanks so much for featuring him. When he is talking about the zone and getting into the zone it’s very much like he is describing flow state. It sounds very similar to what I would feel when cycling or riding a motorcycle on back country roads. Total immersion in the activity.
What a wonderful story, it touched me very deep, because , perhaps, in the inside I would do that. I'm really happy for Marteen, his wife and they wonderful fur kid! Wish them the best and enjoy always your freedom!!!!! Thank you Sean!
Wow another Sean Tucker amazing short film. This photographer is actually living out many photographers dream. Being immersed in what he loves to photograph. That creates the art and you can see and feel his passion in the images. Besides a life on the road with your soul mate and a dog named Leica life is complete. 😉
An inspiring interview! I got really pushed to print my work, to take chances and expose my self to vulnerability. I appreciate these series, I love to have the chance of "meeting" human beings that generously offer an insight into their individual path.
Beautiful film Sean. Maarten has a great story and I love how he has such an inspiring way he tells his story, his tips, and how his path is obtainable. Thank you for making this, I love your docs on other creatives just as much as I love your other styles of videos. That upside-down walking shadow shot! Wow.
Probably one of the most enjoyable and informative videos/films I have seen about photography. Superbly done. An additional bonus for me was the footage of my country. I live in the US, but was born and grew up in Portugal.
@Maarten: Tja, wie bepaalt dat? 😆 Echt tof dat je je hebt laten interviewen door Sean. Groetjes uit Singapore. @Sean: thank you for this beautiful interview! I love it that you stick to what makes you tick, i.e. photography, and don't read out boring press releases about futile gear. Keep it going!
What a breath of fresh air... Maarten has a point of view that I really appreciate and his art is definitely striking. I wish him all the success. I most relate to his words about each destination being different in many ways, and each one changes him. I feel that way too ;) Thank you Sean!
'.. play closer attention to my world..' my ethos for Street and Architecture. Thanks for sharing.. thought provoking, as ever. Plus I travel and live in a van 365 days a year... For years.. what a lovely guy, thanks for showcasing...
This totally sings to me. This guy's approach is exactly the same as mine. He's certainly a much better photographer than me, but at least I know I'm on the right path. And therefore I shall continue. Another beaut video, Sean.
Its always refreshing to see what other people do. This idea that there doesn't have to be a story is quite refreshing for me. With photography I was try to tell a story. Honestly there's a lot more feedback when there is a subject (person) in there. But I love this, taking pictures of something because YOU love it. Thank you Sean for sharing this, looking forward to the next videos as always.
Thanks for this very interesting video. Love the work you do and the way you like to express your thoughts during each video. I've been following you for about 2 years now. Enjoy each vid you do.
Hay Sean ,even to listen to your talk it would be like a philosophical and to listen to Maarten it was like as if I'm sitting in a church for a serman .you guys changed the world worlds understand about art and photography..your aspect will take art and photography to the next level for next generation...Bravo 👏 👏 👏
What "AMAZING" images, abstract photography is always art that I really admire cause not everyone as the eye for it. What a humble man, and his last comment!!! Aww.... =)
Setúbal... thats my wife city. I go there all the time. Maarten does some great photographs. I was not aware that he was in Portugal. Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing.
This is a great interview with an extremely inspiring photographer. I know I've started looking at things differently since seeing some of Maarten's work. Thanks for sharing this insight and to Maarten for being himself.
"Visually arresting but not necessarily narratively compelling". Word magic right there, Sean.
Thank you. I can't stand the bandwagon RUclips photographers who, in the last year or so, have started talking about "telling a story", as if every single image tells a story. It's pretentious and insufferable. A photo can be, just as you say, only about aesthetics and that's just fine. Story isn't needed for good photography.
But know matter what you create it speaks of something ... So it not to speak is totally insane .. you if you create it speaks about you ... So just total nonsense . Go back rubbing sticks Thomas ...
@@robertbutts9835 Yeah, I'm not going to take someone clearly illiterate seriously.
@@dakkster @ozgoodphotos when that comment was (edited) and still sounds like it's gibberish LOLLLLL
Photography is more poetry than story, at least good photography
You shall not take the word "story" so literally. I think every good photo got to have two "stories". And Maarten's photos have two "stories". The first "story" is ex. two walls, a green and a red, and a shadow. The second "story " emerge when these walls and the shadow are interacting with each other in a special way, so the viewer is't only looking at one "story" two walls and a shadow.
„Enough is enough and enough is not much. Keep it simple so you can focus more.“ Striking.
Photography is an art form and the only purpose of art is to evoke emotion of some sort. Pure and simple. Great video Sean.
Thanks Marcin:)
I'm so happy that your channel is growing so well, showing that you don't need to go the gear-review route to do so. I really love your videos, especially these portraits.
Just to remind me that street photography it´s not only in the big cities like New York or Tokyo. A street photographer in my homeland. Thank you.
I’m so glad you uploaded a new video! I’m following social distancing protocol and staying home, and having a new Sean Tucker video to watch has 100% made my day. Thanks for everything you do Sean! 💖
same!!!!
I’m a big Maarten Rots fan and was so glad to discover this video. I really like the way you filmed it, like a documentary of his life and philosophy.
One of the most beautifully filmed videos ever. The lighting, soft background, sound quality, simple camera work all added up to a stunning video. With a story that has immense impact on how I will move forward in my photography.
Ironically now Maarten's images tell a story, his story
So wonderful to see someone getting off their backside, shaping their world in pursuit of their passion. Also the support of his wife is evident and helps his confidence to continue.
I love that his work is fueled by fascination. Knowing that makes his abstracts photos feel so human. From now on, no matter where I go, I'll try to be just as fascinated and explore. Even the smelly the parts of the city
Maartens work is wonderful. In my eyes. Like your video about him, like all your videos about other photographers.
Thank you, Sean.
Thanks so much Robert. These little docs are actually my favourite to make at the moment.
I was quite shocked when the video started, especially the 'b roll' when buildings, walls, shapes were being highlighted. That is so much like what I do when visiting new areas. The way the architecture is so different between one country and the next, or even one village and the next town. Not a pro photographer but I do immerse myself as a vacationing / travelling photographer. I feel the same, it is socially awkward to capture images of people sometimes, but the shapes, the way the light works on textures, roof tiles, cables, pipes, windows, walls etc. Even grafitti. My wife thinks I am nuts but I do see the value of making these images, very much. So glad you included this lovely guys video on your blog, it was fascinating to see a younger me! Just entered retirement so with the extra time that brings, its lovely to be free to focus on this kind of subject. Loved this, thanks so much, and of course 100% right about not needing narrative - Leading lines and shapes and textures are interesting.
This was so awesome. I could listen to him talk about his process and thoughts on his art, how he thinks, and just how he approaches photography. Also I am in love with his van.
The way you show the images at the end with the background music, it gives goosebumps. Always.
Great video. As an artist whose medium is photography, I've thought a lot about how the nature of the medium (which is highly representational in comparison with painting, sculpture, etc) can become an obstacle for those of us trying to produce artwork that transcends any representational constrains it might feature. I used to see this highly representational nature as a limitation in photography, but now I see it more as a challenge, an opportunity not to become complacent with just taking photographs of the obvious, and push myself to do work that requires not only good visuals, but also compelling concepts behind it.
Should every photograph tell a story, or be beautiful, or feature humans in it, or this or that? I try to stay away from blanket statements involving "should"s. Photography is yet another activity in which human beings do what we tend to do so easily: we join a tribe, and then judge others from the comfort of the self-righteousness of the tribe. This is how we're quick to compartmentalize and divide an art into strict categories into which one "must" fit in, and heaven forbid one should deviate from it: street photography, fashion photography, fine art photography, etc.
To me, ultimately what matters the most is that whatever artwork one should put out into the world, hopefully the process will have served you as a process of further self-discovery and self-awakening about your relation to the world; and then, hopefully, your art will serve as a mirror in which yourself and others can look into and see the world and themselves with new eyes, maybe walk away with new questions about the established and the taken for granted.
This is what, personally, I aspire to with my work.
Lovely comment. Thanks Sergio.
This was not a traditional interview, this was much better. Thanks, Sean.
Great that you featured someone who does his photography by walking, exploring, discovering the new and visually exciting, visually captivating. The usual trope is to know a place or sit and wait for stuff to happen and then start capturing images, which I understand completely works for many people. (I recall learning that Julius Shulman, one of my muses, would take students to locations and get them to familiarize themselves with the place before they started taking photos.) However, it is reassuring to hear someone who does such gorgeous abstract work talk about the thrill of discovery, which, at least for me, and I am certain for Maarten Rots, is part of the joy of photographing, of being in the moment, "in the zone." Thank you.
Good God... I'm a new subscriber to Sean but his videos just kept talking to me and this one is like a dream. Seeing such a happy person talking about his art is amazing. Thank u Sean, I'm learning a LOT from you
Beautiful, inspiring video! Love Maarten's attitude toward photography and life. My thanks to both of you for creating it and sharing it with us. Happy shooting, everyone.
Another brilliant interview! I love the uninterrupted stream of consciousness style of your interviews. They’re so authentic and genuine.
Sean, there is so much that is so good about this video, but I'll just mention two (related) things. You as the interviewer disappear through the whole video. You are the engine of the interview but you make yourself unseen and unheard to allow the subject to take all the focus. The ONLY place that you uncloak is to ask the question that he answers "I love my wife" which supplies the emotional heart of this story. So well done!
Hi Sean this was one of the most compelling vlogs you have made. Maarten’s approach to life, photography and his ability to conceptualise, visualize and then talk about it in such a lucid and interesting way is captivating. The way you put these stories together is marvelous and has put you head and shoulders above other you tube photography driven providers. Thoroughly absorbing and thought provoking. Thank you and regards from the desert. Steve. Dubai.
As a minimalist I love the minimalist values he represents. Living a life with intention and passion. Try to make the thing you love the thing you get to do everyday.
I'm not a minimalist and I loved this video, maybe trying to fill my void with other aspects of life. In the end, is all about love, whatever kind of love it is
"I love my wife", this is explain everything, the whole story in this video.
Great content as always Mr. Sean Sir, thank you.
I liked this bit too. Relationships are so important to becoming our best selves.
I thought it was great how he acknowledged her contribution to his work.
The smile in his face when he talks about his wife made me speechless
I love how humans unselfishly help others. If you ask someone a question, you usually get an answer. It’s hard coded in our DNA. And helping like you do Sean and Maarten, create ripples on the water. Making others happy, and willing to help others just like you do. This video gave me a lot. I can relate to what Maarten talks about. In times of world struggle, it’s important to keep the kind human help ripples going. Do our part in spreading kindness so others want to do the same. Kindness might be the antidote we need against the fear these unconscious and dangerous little microbes evoke in us.
What a lovely comment. Thanks Johan.
Another brilliant contribution to the world of photography. Thanks to Sean Tuck for his awesome work helping all of us to 'keep an eye out for the art in the everyday ordinary.'
Thank you for this! I am 74 and have been taking photos most of my life. I love to capture the fleeting beauty of the moment........I am really not interested in telling a story. Lately, there has been so much emphasis on "the story"; I have begun to feel outmoded and irrelevant. I appreciate this much needed uplift!
Thank you for another beautiful video. I love the people you interview, they seem to have one thing in common that I cannot quite describe with words, it is about their energy, the way they work, the freedom they have found in the choices they make....I perceive them as deep, reflective artists who are searching and exploring beyond the creative act itself. These interviews always contains something that helps me understand a little more of myself. 🙏🏼
A welcome distraction from the corona virus concerns.. Looking forward to watching it!
Maarten is one of my favourite photographers, so nice to see you made a video with him! Love both your work.
Sean, absolutely brilliant!!! You are an amazing cinematographer. You tell such a compelling story visually. I have followed Maarten for some time; but getting an opportunity to "know" him beyond his wonderful images is very special. Thank you for your time and energy creating this video and thank you to Maarten, his beautiful wife and their dog Leica for giving us a glimpse into their peripatetic lifestyle as a medium for the art that Maarten creates.
Just blown away with maartens work it made me think not to over complicate things and enjoy your photography
Really engaging story about Maarten and his life work. Thank you for posting this and thank you for letting Maarten tell his story.
I never saw such a thing before. Can't stop looking at the pictures. Thanks for bringing this intriguing kind of photography and way of life.
Sean, again thank you for always bringing a bit of new joy. Every time I open RUclips, yours is the first of the new episodes I am hoping to find. Wishing you well in all things.
No, it does not have to tell a story, but in his photographs the elements are in a very pleasing harmony. That's the key. It makes me so relaxed just watching them. One has to have eye for finding them.
Beautiful interview, Sean! Time flew. What I found was pure and liked the human aspect of it. Thanks very much, Sean, Maarten, and everyone involved.
I loved this story and the work being produced. Exploring how things are done helps the rest of us. Thanks Sean! Also Hats off to Marrten and team.
Absolutely love, love, love this style of imagery. It's beautiful. It's the sort of art that I'd love in my own home. Peaceful. Simple. It's not shouty or seeking attention. Wonderful images Maarten and another fantastic video Sean. I really love the philosophy of life presented in this one.
Thanks for your kind words Luke
There are so many types of photography. Landscape, portrait, sports, Journalism, etc. Most of us have a tendency to follow the same style and even follow guidelines, but forget to remind us that photography is all about creativity, being yourself, no rules.
I love that when you film these, you incorporate elements of the artists work into your cinematography.
It truly is all in how you look at it. What wonderful work. What outstanding insight. At the risk of offering a cliche, "If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."
Another great vlog. Thank you for bringing Maarten to a wider audience. Loved every minute and word in this excellent video.
Thanks Sean wonderful video as ever. Perfect timing for me as I’m increasingly exploring abstract art in my personal work and getting away from the more editorial/commercial side that I was concentrating on. It’s FAR more meditative and enjoyable! And thanks for introducing me to Maarten - his work is superb.
I can so relate to Maarten and the images he enjoys capturing/making. Although I love shooting people candidly in the street, my eye often is drawn to capture similar images that he does. Thanks so much for making video.
What a beautiful human being. Love his work. Hoping I can get a magazine or two.
Man I already love your photographer friend. ❤
Such a humble and down to earth guy. Expressing his passion like a kid
Love the spectacular simplicity of Maarten's work. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the last 31 minutes! It is a joy to learn of Maarten's story and I loved his response to (paraphrasing) "Anything you would like to add? I love my wife!"
Awesome video Sean- very inspirational. I particularly loved when Maarten talks about just starting - just get going! and start evolving something. I've been aiming for that in my own work. Thank you for creating and sharing this.
Very inspiring video. So genuine so down to earth.
I was already following Maarten after you showed his work in an earlier video. Amazing how he can make such beautiful art out of such simple scenes. The eye for detail and composition he has is superb.
Thank you Gijsbert!
Dear Sean, that is - as always - outstanding content. The interesting subject mater and Maarten's extremely friendly presentation as well as the filming itself (that perfect street photography moment at 8:43!) were for a lack of a better word eye opening. Thank you and keep doing what you do!
Thank you for making this video. Maarten Rots work is beautiful and I probably would never have come across his photography without your recommendation.
Thank You so much, Sean! I absolutely needed to here some of those things. For some time now I have been struggling with street photography because I thought that it matched my personality. It turned out to be very frustrating because I ended up taking utterly boring pics which looked like stock photos. Listening to your friend gave me courage to shoot more abstract, architecture focused photos. Thank you!
The street videos are so beautifully shot it's hard to tell where the videos end and the photographs start
I've been doing just this in Madrid since my girlfriend gave me a tele lens for my birthday. Partly it frustrates me because I was saving it as something to take out later on, but partly I love to see someone doing a kind of street photography that caught my attention almost by accident a few months ago. Thank you Sean for bringing me closer to the work of this photographer and for making such interesting content that motivates us and makes us believe more in what we do as photographers. Greetings from Spain. Leo
What a beautiful multileveled documentary. Sean, your documentation of interesting photographers is so important and so well done. From exploring combat photography to Maarten’s search for mystery and wonder in the everyday, each one of your series expands the possibilities of living a image creating life for every viewer of your important work. I’m also struck by how good you are at handheld Cinema Vérité coverage. I’m particularly thinking of your coverage of Maarten taking us on a tour of his van. You are in a dance with your subject, constantly but subtly adjusting your framing and your position. It’s really good. You don’t usually work that way. I hope you do more of it in the future. If done well, as you are, Handheld adds energy to a sequence. I was also knocked out by your flipping the shot of the shadows of Maarten and his wife so they were upright and the road wasn’t. Trancendent love was present in that shot. You illustrate well how truth can emerge from abstraction as well as from realist coverage. Would you consider a future documentary on your documentary technique? I would love to hear the questions and prompts you asked Maarten but cut out in the edit. Congratulations on a big step in your work. @seantucker @seantuck
Thanks so much Roger. That's really encouraging.
This is such an inspiring video! Thank Sean Tucker for promoting other amazing photographers and sharing inspiration all around.
I seek those little compositions out in my everyday photography. It's my favorite style...
Great portrait. Love for photography and life just pours out of Maarten. Very uplifting. Very inspiring.
Thank you Mr Tucker to bring us all this inspiring guest since day one.
Thanks, as always, for an engrossing video - especially at a time when I can't leave the house due to being on lockdown here in Spain. It also helps with thoughts I've often had about my own work. I've realised over the years that I'm not drawn to photographing people - I've never been inspired to make portraits, and despite trying to force myself over the years, don't really enjoy doing street photography as it is often defined. I often struggle to give myself permission to make photographs which are just aesthetically pleasing photographs as Art rather than having to 'mean' something. Thanks, as always, for giving food for thought. All the best - stay safe and well, Owain.
I really enjoy this video and photographer; thanks so much for featuring him. When he is talking about the zone and getting into the zone it’s very much like he is describing flow state. It sounds very similar to what I would feel when cycling or riding a motorcycle on back country roads. Total immersion in the activity.
Pictures talk Picture Language, 2D dynamics.They always tell, about the Photographerand sometimes, about a subject.Love your postings Sean...!
What a wonderful story, it touched me very deep, because , perhaps, in the inside I would do that. I'm really happy for Marteen, his wife and they wonderful fur kid! Wish them the best and enjoy always your freedom!!!!! Thank you Sean!
Thank you Sean for introducing such great gems. Maarten you are amazing and your photos have stories of colors. i can see it and i can feel it.
Wow another Sean Tucker amazing short film. This photographer is actually living out many photographers dream. Being immersed in what he loves to photograph. That creates the art and you can see and feel his passion in the images. Besides a life on the road with your soul mate and a dog named Leica life is complete. 😉
You are really good at this, Sean. Thanks for sharing their story.
Thanks for introducing me to Maarten. I find his work refreshing somehow. Viewing it is like returning to my basic roots, if that makes any sense.
Fantastic work! The combination of the music of your video and those powerful images at the end literally sent chills down my spine!
What a delightful artist reminding me / us to be simply open to the things that capture our hearts and minds.
An inspiring interview! I got really pushed to print my work, to take chances and expose my self to vulnerability. I appreciate these series, I love to have the chance of "meeting" human beings that generously offer an insight into their individual path.
Beautiful film Sean. Maarten has a great story and I love how he has such an inspiring way he tells his story, his tips, and how his path is obtainable. Thank you for making this, I love your docs on other creatives just as much as I love your other styles of videos. That upside-down walking shadow shot! Wow.
Thanks Sean for not only a great video but also bringing Maartens work to our attention, superb :)
Probably one of the most enjoyable and informative videos/films I have seen about photography. Superbly done. An additional bonus for me was the footage of my country. I live in the US, but was born and grew up in Portugal.
@Maarten: Tja, wie bepaalt dat? 😆
Echt tof dat je je hebt laten interviewen door Sean.
Groetjes uit Singapore.
@Sean: thank you for this beautiful interview! I love it that you stick to what makes you tick, i.e. photography, and don't read out boring press releases about futile gear.
Keep it going!
I really like Sean's channel is the perfect combination of videos and the guest's images. I really enjoy this. :)
What a breath of fresh air... Maarten has a point of view that I really appreciate and his art is definitely striking. I wish him all the success. I most relate to his words about each destination being different in many ways, and each one changes him. I feel that way too ;) Thank you Sean!
'.. play closer attention to my world..' my ethos for Street and Architecture. Thanks for sharing.. thought provoking, as ever. Plus I travel and live in a van 365 days a year... For years.. what a lovely guy, thanks for showcasing...
Charming. Thought-provoking. Thank you.
Thanks for creating this video Sean, I enjoyed hearing Maarten talk about his artistic process and lifestyle.
This totally sings to me. This guy's approach is exactly the same as mine. He's certainly a much better photographer than me, but at least I know I'm on the right path. And therefore I shall continue. Another beaut video, Sean.
Maarten is obviously fixated on being abstract, but in a beautiful way. Beautiful since he tries to look for beauty beyond people's perceptions.
Great video, really enjoyed Maarten’s perspective on life and art. As always, plenty of food for thought, so thank you once again Sean
What a delightful young man ... as well as a big talent. Thanks for the introduction, Sean.
Its always refreshing to see what other people do. This idea that there doesn't have to be a story is quite refreshing for me. With photography I was try to tell a story. Honestly there's a lot more feedback when there is a subject (person) in there. But I love this, taking pictures of something because YOU love it. Thank you Sean for sharing this, looking forward to the next videos as always.
I love his enthusiasm!
Thanks for this very interesting video. Love the work you do and the way you like to express your thoughts during each video. I've been following you for about 2 years now. Enjoy each vid you do.
That's some dedication to your craft right there!
Inspired me to start experimenting with abstract colours and shadows...THANK YOU!
Lovely alternative to the bleak news at the moment. Thank you for sharing Maarten's photography
Hay Sean ,even to listen to your talk it would be like a philosophical and to listen to Maarten it was like as if I'm sitting in a church for a serman .you guys changed the world worlds understand about art and photography..your aspect will take art and photography to the next level for next generation...Bravo 👏 👏 👏
What a great video Sean. He has an amazing style with his photography, I really enjoyed this one. Thanks mate.
Outstanding and utterly inspirational. Thank you, Sean!
“Resonate” is closer than “like”. Love your interviews! Now buying Maarten Rots, and sharing your videos with fellow graduates of the working class.
What "AMAZING" images, abstract photography is always art that I really admire cause not everyone as the eye for it. What a humble man, and his last comment!!! Aww.... =)
Great interview. Very inspiring, and what a nice chap Maarten seems.
He's genuinely lovely in person too:)
Setúbal... thats my wife city. I go there all the time. Maarten does some great photographs. I was not aware that he was in Portugal. Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing.
This is a great interview with an extremely inspiring photographer. I know I've started looking at things differently since seeing some of Maarten's work. Thanks for sharing this insight and to Maarten for being himself.