Sometimes you just stumble upon images, or people; or both and you totally associate and fall for their work. This happened to me with the photographic work of Vivian Maier through a showcase of her work within this months issue of Photography Magazine. Born in the United States, Maier was raised in France only to return to her home country at the age of 25 with a camera. Becoming a nanny, her spare time was spent photographing the everyday occurences upon the streets around her; showcasing the people; events, society and the life of middle 20th century America mostly Chicago and New York mainly in black and white and shooting "at the hip". Yet the majority of her work remained unprinted yet along acknowledged, it was only till they were found among an auction lot. I'm more then glad they are finally having their chance of seeing the light of day and I thought with my love of photography I just had to share some of her work upon my blog.
Seeing her work has really inspired me to try and focus on taking some real "streetlife" photographs, I know people possibly don't like being in random strangers photographs so it won't be an easy mission, but I think it would be fun to at least try. Watch this space.
If you want to see more of Vivian Maier's work [which is where all the above images are taken from] I urge you to check out the website in her honour.
these photos are amazing!! i especially love the one of the elegant woman infront of the museum!
ReplyDeleteI love shots like this. Jon's really good at it, I loves walking through busy markets and shooting at the hip. x
ReplyDeleteI think she says and shows so much of her subjects life just through one shot, just amazing. I think i'm going to have to give some shooting at the hip a whirl!
ReplyDeleteVery nice pictures, I love the fact that they are black and white, the second one, with the little girl is unbelievable! Your blog is lovely and I am a new follower! Hope you will like my blog and follow back!
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I especially love the second photo - leaves me asking so many questions where that watch came from! Such a young child with such an adult accessory!
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who often gets up close and personal with people in the street - often you'll find they are flattered! But doesn't help to ask first. He used to spend a lot of time down by the docks and got to know a lot of the people that worked down there!
Wow. I've never even heard of shooting at the hip! How... hip! :) hahaha. ok, that was lame. But these are amazing photos. I love the one of the young man in the phone booth: it's lovely that you can see Maier's reflection off the surface!
ReplyDelete♥ laura
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Oh wow, never have I been quite so in awe of a set of photographs.
ReplyDeleteShe took some inspiring shots didn't she?!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting photographs - will check out the site. Thanks for showing us them.
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
really amazing photos! I love the image of the young girl! Really powerful!
ReplyDeletereally like your blog! :))
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