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Explore "black-and-white photography" with insightful episodes like "I'll miss Harry and all those Harry's that helped us in photography.", "Steve Dell, noted lecturer and workshop presenter talks about travel photography and what do you need to be successful", "Black-and-white photography's master series; Andrew Hoff", "Black and white photography master series: Stefan Baeurle" and ""Masters of photography series" featuring Dr. Robert Anderson" from podcasts like ""Black and White Photography", "Black and White Photography", "Black and White Photography", "Black and White Photography" and "Black and White Photography"" and more!
Episodes (13)
Steve Dell, noted lecturer and workshop presenter talks about travel photography and what do you need to be successful
Here is Steve Dell on travel photography.
Black-and-white photography's master series; Andrew Hoff
Let's take a look at some great street photography.
Black and white photography master series: Stefan Baeurle
Today we will have a chance to look at some beautiful sea scapes
"Masters of photography series" featuring Dr. Robert Anderson
Dr. Robert Anderson talks about his images in this continuing series.
"Master of photography series" Dean Forbes
Dean Forbes joins us today to view some of his photographs that I believe are in the Walker Evans style.
Master of Photography Series: Jerry Shonkwiler
We discuss the black and white images of Jerry Shonkwiler
How can doing videos compliment and help in the design of your next photo project.
Hmmm.. video can help.
From the idea segment; some thoughts on selling your photographs.
A lot of photographers, start taking photographs because they think they can easily sell them. However, I give you some thoughts about some of the obstacles you will need to overcome. Selling photographs it's not easy, and it requires some thought and perseverance.
Fire & Lights and Wild Nights: Jill Waterman’s New Year's Eve Project: The B&H Photography Podcast
In some locales, the period between Christmas and the New Year is known as the Wild Nights, where mischief reigns in the darkest days of the northern hemisphere. We’re digging into this theme for our last show of 2022, in a chat with photographer and producer of this very podcast, Jill Waterman, who has been documenting New Year’s Eve traditions and exploits around the globe for the past 38 years. We first spoke with Jill about this project in the two-part show Legacy and Commitment in January 2022. Since she’s now a full-fledged member of the podcast team, we thought we’d investigate some of her more memorable experiences a bit further.
Jill is still shooting this series primarily with film, so our conversation ranges from the whys and wherefores of making that choice, to how the growth of the Internet became an essential research tool in the lead up to the Millennium and beyond. We also shed light on the elusive Austrian Perchten and Bulgarian Kukeri, and discuss parading Philadelphia Mummers, Bahamian Junkanoo figures, and Cape Town, South Africa’s legendary Minstrel Parade. To learn about the most rewarding aspect of Jill’s project and find out where she’ll be ringing in New Year’s Eve 2023, pull up a seat, pop some bubbly and listen in!
Guest: Jill Waterman
Photos © Jill Waterman
Episode Timeline
2:35: The beginnings of the New Year’s Eve Project
4:28: Evolution of the project and approach over time
5:34: Shooting black and white film instead of monochrome digital captures
8:12: Opportunities of the Millennium
9:04: The growth of the Internet as a research tool and discovering locations for New Year’s Eve rituals
10:00: Documenting “Perchtenlaufs” in Austria during the Wild Nights
10:59: Common themes in different cultures: Mummer’s Parade in Philadelphia; Junkanoo in Nassau, Bahamas; and the Minstrel Parade in Cape Town, South Africa
14:48: The spread of oral New Year’s traditions and rituals: Burning Effigies and New Year’s Widows in Quito, Ecuador
16:32: Bulgarian Kukeri and New Year’s parade to scare away evil spirits in Razlog
17:28: Advance planning before arrival and proceeding with boots on the ground
18:46: The value of spontaneity and capturing action in the moment
19:58: Working through anxiety, emotional spikes, and physical challenges
21:09: Assessing coverage and reviewing images after the fact
22:12: Underwhelming celebrations, and New Year’s Eve during COVID lockdown
25:50: Episode break
26:35: Jill’s analog camera kit: Nikon F3 HP, a 35-70 mm f/2.8 zoom and 24 mm f/2.8 prime lenses
27:45: Black and white films used—Ilford HP5, Delta 400, FP4, Delta 100—and diluted development to minimize contrast
29:23: The most rewarding aspect of the New Year’s Eve Project
30:41: Working through language differences and being open to communication
32:15: Experiencing the Pied Piper syndrome
32:45: Big crowds and safety issues on New Year’s Eve
35:36: This year’s destination, recent New York Foundation for the Arts award, and project links
Guest Bio: Born and raised in Massachusetts, Jill Waterman has been based in New York since 1985. Her personal work is centered in long-term photo projects, such as the ongoing New Year’s Eve Project and other aspects of her focus on night photography. Her photographs have been exhibited internationally and widely featured in press and media. Highlights include a 1997 arts documentary for Deutsche Welle TV in Berlin, Germany; a 2003 Today Show interview with Katie Couric; and a 2015 documentary for the web TV show Culture Connect. Waterman’s first book, the technical volume Night and Low Light Photography, was released by Amphoto books in August 2008. Her professional background includes a past career in image licensing, editorial positions in custom publishing, and her current role as creative producer for the B&H Photography Podcast.
Stay Connected:
New Year’s Eve Project Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLqZ_PIEugA
New Year’s Project Silvester Stories NFT: https://opensea.io/collection/silvester-stories
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightpix/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jill.waterman
Fire & Lights and Wild Nights: Jill Waterman’s New Year's Eve Project: The B&H Photography Podcast
In some locales, the period between Christmas and the New Year is known as the Wild Nights, where mischief reigns in the darkest days of the northern hemisphere. We’re digging into this theme for our last show of 2022, in a chat with photographer and producer of this very podcast, Jill Waterman, who has been documenting New Year’s Eve traditions and exploits around the globe for the past 38 years. We first spoke with Jill about this project in the two-part show Legacy and Commitment in January 2022. Since she’s now a full-fledged member of the podcast team, we thought we’d investigate some of her more memorable experiences a bit further.
Jill is still shooting this series primarily with film, so our conversation ranges from the whys and wherefores of making that choice, to how the growth of the Internet became an essential research tool in the lead up to the Millennium and beyond. We also shed light on the elusive Austrian Perchten and Bulgarian Kukeri, and discuss parading Philadelphia Mummers, Bahamian Junkanoo figures, and Cape Town, South Africa’s legendary Minstrel Parade. To learn about the most rewarding aspect of Jill’s project and find out where she’ll be ringing in New Year’s Eve 2023, pull up a seat, pop some bubbly and listen in!
Guest: Jill Waterman
Photos © Jill Waterman
Episode Timeline
2:35: The beginnings of the New Year’s Eve Project
4:28: Evolution of the project and approach over time
5:34: Shooting black and white film instead of monochrome digital captures
8:12: Opportunities of the Millennium
9:04: The growth of the Internet as a research tool and discovering locations for New Year’s Eve rituals
10:00: Documenting “Perchtenlaufs” in Austria during the Wild Nights
10:59: Common themes in different cultures: Mummer’s Parade in Philadelphia; Junkanoo in Nassau, Bahamas; and the Minstrel Parade in Cape Town, South Africa
14:48: The spread of oral New Year’s traditions and rituals: Burning Effigies and New Year’s Widows in Quito, Ecuador
16:32: Bulgarian Kukeri and New Year’s parade to scare away evil spirits in Razlog
17:28: Advance planning before arrival and proceeding with boots on the ground
18:46: The value of spontaneity and capturing action in the moment
19:58: Working through anxiety, emotional spikes, and physical challenges
21:09: Assessing coverage and reviewing images after the fact
22:12: Underwhelming celebrations, and New Year’s Eve during COVID lockdown
25:50: Episode break
26:35: Jill’s analog camera kit: Nikon F3 HP, a 35-70 mm f/2.8 zoom and 24 mm f/2.8 prime lenses
27:45: Black and white films used—Ilford HP5, Delta 400, FP4, Delta 100—and diluted development to minimize contrast
29:23: The most rewarding aspect of the New Year’s Eve Project
30:41: Working through language differences and being open to communication
32:15: Experiencing the Pied Piper syndrome
32:45: Big crowds and safety issues on New Year’s Eve
35:36: This year’s destination, recent New York Foundation for the Arts award, and project links
Guest Bio: Born and raised in Massachusetts, Jill Waterman has been based in New York since 1985. Her personal work is centered in long-term photo projects, such as the ongoing New Year’s Eve Project and other aspects of her focus on night photography. Her photographs have been exhibited internationally and widely featured in press and media. Highlights include a 1997 arts documentary for Deutsche Welle TV in Berlin, Germany; a 2003 Today Show interview with Katie Couric; and a 2015 documentary for the web TV show Culture Connect. Waterman’s first book, the technical volume Night and Low Light Photography, was released by Amphoto books in August 2008. Her professional background includes a past career in image licensing, editorial positions in custom publishing, and her current role as creative producer for the B&H Photography Podcast.
Stay Connected:
New Year’s Eve Project Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLqZ_PIEugA
New Year’s Project Silvester Stories NFT: https://opensea.io/collection/silvester-stories
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightpix/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jill.waterman
Harvey Stein Shares His Passion for the Street: The B&H Photography Podcast
With a camera in his hand, Harvey Stein owns the streets, having spent the past 50 years capturing quintessential moments and making sensitive portraits of the people he meets there. In this two-part episode, he shares details about his photographic process while also conveying the wisdom he’s acquired in publishing 10 books of photographs.
We first caught up with Stein at the 2022 B&H OPTIC Conference in June, where he spoke about his newest book Coney Island People: 50 Years. He describes his interactive approach to street photography by traveling near and far in search of the human animal. Although he packs a Canon 5D for foreign locales where vibrant colors can be an important element, Stein is most at home with his Leica M4, a 21 mm lens, and a finder that lets him maintain visual contact with his subjects. We also learn about his Manhattan darkroom, and all the money he’s saved by rolling his own film for all these years.
In addition to his substantial photography chops, Stein is also an expert in photo book publishing. To leave no stone unturned, we continue our conversation in the studio after a break. Stay to the end for insights about working with publishers, including pitfalls to avoid and tips for turning your own photo project into book form.
Guests: Harvey Stein
Photograph © Harvey Stein
Sponsored by Logitech Blue Yeti Mics
Harvey Stein Shares His Passion for the Street: The B&H Photography Podcast
With a camera in his hand, Harvey Stein owns the streets, having spent the past 50 years capturing quintessential moments and making sensitive portraits of the people he meets there. In this two-part episode, he shares details about his photographic process while also conveying the wisdom he’s acquired in publishing 10 books of photographs.
We first caught up with Stein at the 2022 B&H OPTIC Conference in June, where he spoke about his newest book Coney Island People: 50 Years. He describes his interactive approach to street photography by traveling near and far in search of the human animal. Although he packs a Canon 5D for foreign locales where vibrant colors can be an important element, Stein is most at home with his Leica M4, a 21 mm lens, and a finder that lets him maintain visual contact with his subjects. We also learn about his Manhattan darkroom, and all the money he’s saved by rolling his own film for all these years.
In addition to his substantial photography chops, Stein is also an expert in photo book publishing. To leave no stone unturned, we continue our conversation in the studio after a break. Stay to the end for insights about working with publishers, including pitfalls to avoid and tips for turning your own photo project into book form.
Guests: Harvey Stein
Photograph © Harvey Stein
Sponsored by Logitech Blue Yeti Mics