This man is fascinating... I mean I would never do that style of photography personally, but that he gets into the personal space with the camera and flash is quite beautiful if not crazy. I have to admire that, he gets some really cool pictures.
He doesn't just do photography, it's more about breaking these silly boundaries modern people have about so-called "privacy" when they're in fact in public, it's a forced interaction but it's not by chance. He's maybe a lonely freak (or maybe not) but he's an artist with that camera.
+Dani Timo never heard such stupid crap, just because someone is in public doesent give you the righ to point a camera and a flash right into peoples faces with just 10cm distance. Taking people´s picture from a normal distance is allright because it gives people the opportunity to step out of the picture, they can move on with what they were doing and not getting disturbed. Since a flash is pretty bright it can also cause damage to the eye in some cases. So i would not mind if someone punches you in the face for that.
+John Doe people react differently to a photo shot 10 cm from your face with a flash (Bruce Gilden), as compared to a photo shot from 'a normal distance' (what *is* a normal distance anyways?). It's all very deliberate. They produce very different results with very different aesthetics. One does not substitute the other. It all depends on which look you are going for.
This is one of the greats. I've meet him a few times; the last time in Randazzo's in shepshead bay. He is a prince that was a pauper. If that make any sense. If you've come up in NYC, It should.
You don't become a Magnum Photographer without certain risks. Attitude for sure. Did you see that smile at 5:12? He loves it, and I like it, despite his lack of sympathy, and urbanity haha. "As crazy as it sounds, I don't like confrontations, but I push myself to overcome my fears".
I am a Streetog in Daytona. I know well of Bruce and respect his achievements but differ in views of real Street Photography. I feel it should be Real. Not posed or asked before hand, as well as not a shock photo in your face.
his work is not just about the shock of photo its about his aesthetic meaning. So IMO his work is very real. Its about people in a world like NYC where his background movement blur is talking about the speed of a city while being able to freeze the frame of the people he captures. Big fan of his work i dont shoot his style as well but love his work.
ThePhilthyRich1 uhm. so travelling the world somehow makes one immune to aggressive people who dont like their photos being taken? i was just trying to make the point that outside the US, people are generally more receptive to strangers taking their photo and with his style, im surprised that noone has tried to assault him in the states
He did it with some japanese gangster shit and still alive. Aldo in coney island. I did the same style too. Now im working in vietnam and people never get mad. So you dont need to worry about that. Art is art, his work is cleary not easy at all and he tried realy hard to keep his passion go and dont care about what another people says.
bruce is good at seeing characters, thats his art. but that style cant be applied in a lot of places in the world. would be too dangerous. im not saying that his works are bad, its just theyre not the kinda works i would love to see and appreciate. his version of beauty isnt compatible with mine. so, good luck Bruce.
Yamin Rashid Then whats the point of a model release? Are you ok with someone taking a picture of you when you walk by him, and then saw your own picture online to promote a business?
I wouldn't like anyone using their camera with the flash and catching me unawares.... the photographer might end up in an emergency room with a broken nose.
For what it's with. If your looking for a good example of a street photography, this is just one style. He likes his style and its done well for him, but his style is abrasive along with his criticisms of other peoples work. He's got some quirks.
A. Rawlin Hewitt He's very confident in how he goes about his photography, I would never even think of doing that for fear of getting arrested or beat up
Honestly, I don't see the art of photography in this. I only see hypocrisy when he says he doe "it's social interaction". His photography doesn't even capture the natural human behaviour... To me he is just one more weirdo scaring people and being acclaimed by photography agencies. "photographers" like him, Mark Cohen and the more recent creep Chuck Jines are distorting the real image that the people have about street photographers and keep others from seeing and value our art form. Snapshots of scared or surprised people is not street photography. It's not even art.
Lome Roger How does it not capture humans' natural behavior when he makes sure he's not noticed at all? I find his photos very intriguing. But you have your opinion, it's art. It's good if you agree or disagree, it's meant to evoke emotion either way - positive or negative.
Oh please shut up, anyone can criticise bruce Gilden, hes not "above criticism". And no you don't "have to admit his photos are unique and full of character" nor do you have to "envy his success", have you ever heard of someone not liking someone else's work before? what an arse you have to be to believe the shite you just spewed.
+Alex Alex which would be more of a creep? The photographer who's being honest and open about what he's doing (photographing people) right in front of you, or the photographer who stalks you from a distance while taking pictures of you behind your back/when you won't notice? I know which one creeps me out more.
It's amazing he hasn't been arrested or worse the idea of shoving a camera and flash in peoples faces. This type of photography is in my mind not feasible or a correct way of conducting themselves. Arrogance
If he did this in FL where people have a right to carry.. he'd run a real risk of getting some bullet holes in him. Just saying'.. be careful where you do this.
Somebody should make a full length movie of this guy..
This man is fascinating... I mean I would never do that style of photography personally, but that he gets into the personal space with the camera and flash is quite beautiful if not crazy. I have to admire that, he gets some really cool pictures.
Thomsii If he approached me like that I'd knock him flat on his back
I wonder what would happen if he photographed, say, a murderer or some other type of criminal. Guess that's the chance you take.
He is an actual artist because he doesn't give a fuck.
I really like this guy's attitude.
Love watching Bruce work. Moves like a seasoned boxer
He doesn't just do photography, it's more about breaking these silly boundaries modern people have about so-called "privacy" when they're in fact in public, it's a forced interaction but it's not by chance. He's maybe a lonely freak (or maybe not) but he's an artist with that camera.
*****
if it's worth it then go ahead and do it if you're such a hero, big boy.
*****
okay, good for you.
+Dani Timo never heard such stupid crap, just because someone is in public doesent give you the righ to point a camera and a flash right into peoples faces with just 10cm distance. Taking people´s picture from a normal distance is allright because it gives people the opportunity to step out of the picture, they can move on with what they were doing and not getting disturbed. Since a flash is pretty bright it can also cause damage to the eye in some cases. So i would not mind if someone punches you in the face for that.
+John Doe people react differently to a photo shot 10 cm from your face with a flash (Bruce Gilden), as compared to a photo shot from 'a normal distance' (what *is* a normal distance anyways?). It's all very deliberate.
They produce very different results with very different aesthetics. One does not substitute the other. It all depends on which look you are going for.
+John Doe Here we go again where programmed domestic pets to try and control those people who are fortunate enough to push past their conditioning.
As hes getting older hes just getting ANGRIER! LOL
Sounds like a angry sophisticated Peter Griffin
This is one of the greats. I've meet him a few times; the last time in Randazzo's in shepshead bay. He is a prince that was a pauper. If that make any sense. If you've come up in NYC, It should.
He's like an angry grandpa yelling at the world so funny. His energy from the street to the studio is so different. Like they are two different people
he has balls.i wonder how many times people wanted to knock his block off
I do the same style. People never get mad. So you dont need to worry about that.
+icehurt wizzard anywhere i can see some work of you ?
+photomorti give me ur mail address. I'll sent you some
I do it head on some wanted but I'm quick and move on.
I'm really inspired when I look him at work
Years go by and he's still the same. Good to know that.
You don't become a Magnum Photographer without certain risks. Attitude for sure. Did you see that smile at 5:12? He loves it, and I like it, despite his lack of sympathy, and urbanity haha.
"As crazy as it sounds, I don't like confrontations, but I push myself to overcome my fears".
The greatest street portrait photographer ever.
Gilden is a God.
Love his style :)
Bruce Gilden - the best of the best!
I am a Streetog in Daytona. I know well of Bruce and respect his achievements but differ in views of real Street Photography. I feel it should be Real. Not posed or asked before hand, as well as not a shock photo in your face.
his work is not just about the shock of photo its about his aesthetic meaning. So IMO his work is very real. Its about people in a world like NYC where his background movement blur is talking about the speed of a city while being able to freeze the frame of the people he captures. Big fan of his work i dont shoot his style as well but love his work.
you should take this novel idea to Magnum, file your cv and headline it "Streetog". due respect will be forthcoming
^^ahhahahahah daniel
You mean gimmicky Alex Webb-esque style, that's real for you?
how is gilden and Alex Webb even comparable in styles? completely two different photographers (not streetogs who are we erik kim?)
He sounds like a typical new yorker! haha love him i would love to meet him one day
Fucking legend, and a man with balls.
Nick- from the Bronx
If he ever took my photo I'd be pissed and startled. But outside watching in, he's effin' great.
"Let's go get 'em!"
What the fuck, I thought those sirens at the beginning were coming from the street below and not from the video. Was looking around in my room, lol.
you rule bruce!!!
Billingham bag. Nice.
surprised that he hasnt been decked yet by an subject who didnt like being photographed. maybe he should try photography outside of America....
ThePhilthyRich1 uhm. so travelling the world somehow makes one immune to aggressive people who dont like their photos being taken? i was just trying to make the point that outside the US, people are generally more receptive to strangers taking their photo and with his style, im surprised that noone has tried to assault him in the states
He did it with some japanese gangster shit and still alive. Aldo in coney island. I did the same style too. Now im working in vietnam and people never get mad. So you dont need to worry about that. Art is art, his work is cleary not easy at all and he tried realy hard to keep his passion go and dont care about what another people says.
thats cool. i def know it is not easy. im still trying to get better at that.
He's talking about manners while he is jump scaring 100 year old women that are damn near heart attack startled when he does that shit.
0:45
Shuggie Otis - Strawberry Letter 23
;)
bruce is good at seeing characters, thats his art. but that style cant be applied in a lot of places in the world. would be too dangerous. im not saying that his works are bad, its just theyre not the kinda works i would love to see and appreciate. his version of beauty isnt compatible with mine. so, good luck Bruce.
no, sir.. good luck to you!
if he tried that in Birmingham/manchester/Liverpool in the uk he would get the shit kicked out of him
You are positive Crazy Guy ;-)
this guy looks like a character from Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Strangely he did not long ago got a right hand cross, provocative and intrusive!
Which camera and lens is he using
leica m6 with 28mm
That is a pretty disturbing way of taking pictures. I mean ... it's so violent!
Can someone tell me the song that plays at 3:00? thanks
Watched couple of his videos and his style of work on the street, it surprised me that he never got sued?
That's because he's not breaking the law at all
Yamin Rashid Then whats the point of a model release? Are you ok with someone taking a picture of you when you walk by him, and then saw your own picture online to promote a business?
you can not like it as much as you want but its still not illegal
Yamin Rashid I don't know which part of the world you are living in, but in Canada, it certainly isn't legal. cippic.ca/en/FAQ/Photography_Law
i live in America, the same place he lives in
Anybody know the title of the music that started playing at 00:45?
+TheDynoflex it's Strawberry Letter 23 by The Brothers Johnson.
He's just scaring people.
Robert Bell Life is scary
I wouldn't like anyone using their camera with the flash and catching me unawares.... the photographer might end up in an emergency room with a broken nose.
what does the guy at 1:30 say?
"You know who I am?"
"No I don't, who are you?"
~Dismissive Wave~
"You don't know who I am!"
"Yes I do!"
"Who am I?"
"You're a famous photographer!"
Why does he always use his flashgun?
Rockstar99_UK he says he specializes in flash portraits and street photography.
A. Rawlin Hewitt Oh right I was just wondering thats all.
For what it's with. If your looking for a good example of a street photography, this is just one style. He likes his style and its done well for him, but his style is abrasive along with his criticisms of other peoples work. He's got some quirks.
A. Rawlin Hewitt He's very confident in how he goes about his photography, I would never even think of doing that for fear of getting arrested or beat up
Its a flashbang so he can rum away while they're blindes 😝
Honestly, I don't see the art of photography in this. I only see hypocrisy when he says he doe "it's social interaction". His photography doesn't even capture the natural human behaviour... To me he is just one more weirdo scaring people and being acclaimed by photography agencies. "photographers" like him, Mark Cohen and the more recent creep Chuck Jines are distorting the real image that the people have about street photographers and keep others from seeing and value our art form. Snapshots of scared or surprised people is not street photography. It's not even art.
+Lome Roger tell that to magnum
I disagree.
Good for you.
Lome Roger How does it not capture humans' natural behavior when he makes sure he's not noticed at all? I find his photos very intriguing. But you have your opinion, it's art. It's good if you agree or disagree, it's meant to evoke emotion either way - positive or negative.
Pretty much just an aggressive asshole with a camera.
he has got a problem with himself !
This is why I hate photographers. What a creep.
Oh please shut up, anyone can criticise bruce Gilden, hes not "above criticism". And no you don't "have to admit his photos are unique and full of character" nor do you have to "envy his success", have you ever heard of someone not liking someone else's work before? what an arse you have to be to believe the shite you just spewed.
+Alex Alex which would be more of a creep? The photographer who's being honest and open about what he's doing (photographing people) right in front of you, or the photographer who stalks you from a distance while taking pictures of you behind your back/when you won't notice?
I know which one creeps me out more.
It's amazing he hasn't been arrested or worse the idea of shoving a camera and flash in peoples faces. This type of photography is in my mind not feasible or a correct way of conducting themselves. Arrogance
The douche of NY
If he did this in FL where people have a right to carry.. he'd run a real risk of getting some bullet holes in him. Just saying'.. be careful where you do this.
preach.