Edward Steichen

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Edward J Steichen was one of the early masters of 20th century photography. Having a diverse career as a photographer, painter and art gallery/museum curator, he is considered for his influence on photography, but also for his work in encouraging and exposing other talent as well through examples such as his photographic journal, Camera Work or his famous "Family of Man" exhibition from 1955 through the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In this episode we will study Steichen's compositional style.

[@impressionsoflight9263]

“What the eye doesn’t need to see, I will not present to you”
That is such a brilliant quote. I had to stop the video and write it down. Thank you Ted.

[@rbruce63]

I've been reading about Steichen's legacy in terms of what he did for other photographers in the commission (if that's the correct word) of Family of Man; but I had no idea of his abilities as a photographer and his painterly quality and mastery of technique for his slow speed and night photography! I'm definitively getting the book!

[@indigogabriel]

such a great video, thank you so much

[@josephhilditch5086]

His photos were amazing and quite stylistic. It's a shame that this style of taking photos is disappearing.

[@EdVidz]

Very capable and informative video. Steichen knew what he photographed.

[@jazzfan7491]

Great discussion. Thank you!

[@BellisVintage]

Steichen was an amazing photographer, in his shots for Vogue and Vanity Fair he captured what he called the "Essential Moment", the essence of those sitting for his portrait photography. His images are beautiful and inspiring showing a world of elegance and charm which has been immortalised in his work.
My video has an interview with Steichen filmed in 1963 where you get a taste of who the man is and what he believed in. Do have a look if you enjoy his work - Edward Steichen: Capturing the Essential Moment

[@danielcarkuff-corey2023]

In a lot of these older portraits and daguerrotypes, the backdrops they use have such an interesting texture, almost canvas like. Is the texture a result of the hard light hitting paper, or is there something that happens in processing the film?

[@mcblahflooper94]

His black and white photos remind me of Joy Division's album cover Closer. Very nice.

[@frieshania]

ikr

[@Mimyakko]

Wow, I had no idea he was so famous and he had such amazing work. I have to take a picture that imitates his style for my art class. The struggle will be real lol

[@brrryan2908]

Great video Ted! I also watched a live video of Edward Steichen on youtube. It was great to hear about him, in his own words. :) Masters of Photography

[@LeviMendes86]

YEAH Luxembourg :-)

[@milwaukeedrewer2759]

He’s related to me and it’s pronounced stiy-SHIN

[@AprilSteichen]

We pronounce is Sty chen. It's interesting to hear all the pronunciations👍

[@sedecim]

he used like in a painterly quality- he was also a painter

[@michaelwertzy9808]

Slow down on the coffee! I'm only 64. Why are you showing a book that some of us already have?

[@brandonsmith8099]

what a stupid comment

[@sputumtube]

Little more than an advertisement for a book.Very disappointing.

[@theartofphotography]

Sorry to disappoint.

[@sputumtube]

Paul Kendrick
Are you sure you're responding to the right video?

[@fdh1004]

Very nice job. I think this type of analysis is as important as the technical qualities of the camera.