Nick Brandt
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- Nick Brandt is one of the more important photographers working in fine art today. His entire cause and mission is wrapped around stopping the rampant poaching problem in East Africa.
Nick photographs animals as portraits. He doesn't use telephoto lenses as he prefers to photograph his subjects as one would people. This is a painstaking practice that involves extreme patience and dedication and this shows clearly in the work he produces.
Brandt works in a hybrid film and digital process. He photographs using film on a Pentax 67 camera with modified lens (creating a soft focus, tilt-shift effect). The film is scanned and toned in the computer before the works are rendered as digital prints.
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Nick Brandt may be my favorite photographer of all time. I remember the moment I first saw his work. I pulled a book off the shelf in Barnes and Noble, cracked it open, and just sat there with my jaw hanging open. I don’t remember what the first photograph was... I was so blown away by .. everything.. but especially the flawless compositions. You couldn’t come up with better compositions if you were a painter in complete control of everything. I bought all his books and could spent entire Saturday mornings just slowly turning the pages. I had the opportunity to meet him at one of his gallery showings. Very kind man.
Nick Brandt is one of my favorites. His newest project "Inherit the Dust" is so amazing!!! He just blows me away.
I always have been a great fan of Nick Brandt’s work but never questioned his approach to the medium. I was quite ignorant until this podcast.
A very informative one, I must say.
I suspected that Nick used Photoshop (or some types of Photoshop plugin like Focus 2 Pro) but it does not seems to be the case. Whatever the method, post-processing or tilt- shift lens, the results are quite extraordinary.
Even if those methods can produce great images, these photographs are already amazing in the way he captures the animal kingdom as family portraits - the parents and their heirs - in an undisturbed habitat, the one he, I, and others idealize.
His approach to counter poaching is unique and quite different from photographers who like to focus on the carnage. He appeals to “sensibility” - a term we attribute only and wrongly to the human species - but chosen here to represent all species - the likeness of the human and animal nature.
A message well sent - (and received).
Thanks Ted for another great podcast.
Well stated Rejean!
After seeing one of his books in an art museum (A Shadow Falls), I got to see his exhibition of prints in NYC... they were SO AMAZING!!!
Great insert... got to get up close ;-) Nick is fantastic. Have all three books at home. Enjoying your channel thanks!!!
I had the opportunity to be at an exhibition of Nick Brant in Brussels, Belgium in the Yung Gallery, and the pictures were just breath taking! also had the opportunity to chat a bit with him, i must say he is a wonderful person with huge heart.
Thank you Ted Forbes for featuring the wonderful images of Nick Brandt I've loved his work for many years 😊
Thanks! I agree. He is phenomenal.
Lovely video!
Photography and photo processing are one of my favorite past-times and this information is intriguing...must delve into your channel.
As a long-time supporter of Big Life Foundation, i'm greatly humbled and inspired by Nick Brandt's work for animals. My all-time favorite photographer and a true hero, Nick Brandt deserves to be a household name.
Thank you for featuring his work!
Hey, I'm an Austrian (not Australian ;D) Photography Student and i've looked so long to find a channel like this! I really enjoy your videos :)
Tete Thomi thanks!
Tete Thomi wish I had the money to throw away to major in photography, considering you can learn more than enough to specialize in a style within 6 mths with just a fair amount of effort
yes is work is absolutely special thanks for this video
Saw his show in Chelsea. The photos are not just large but monumental. Epic in feel and the books, as large as they are, can't capture it. Definitely see his work in person if you can.
Nick Brandt - just unbelievable work.
I greatly appreciate your presenting the wonderful work of Nick Brandt. He takes the often maligned discipline of wildlife photography and elevates it to fine art. I like the analogy you gave that he is the Arnold Newman of wildlife photography.
I love Nick Brandt's work. I saw some of his prints in a Gallery that represents him in Berlin and they were absolutely stunning. And really massive too. My best friend also bought me the first two books of the series before they were out of print.
Amazingly touching photo's by Nick Brandt, loved the video on him Ted and seriously considering buying his books. I keep thanking you for bringing all these wonderful photographers to my attention. And I just keep wondering who will be next... :)
Also, I'm really excited about your plans for the next episodes on using hybrid techniques!
As I live in Sweden I really gonna try and go to Stockholm watch his work at Fotografiska. Thanks for the tip!
Ted, if you're going to Sweden in the near future, I suggest you to visit "fotografiska" in Stockholm and also go to the Hasselblad centre in Gothenburg. Two amazing experiences!
Actually I was at Fotografiska in Stockholm a few year back when Nick was on, I was stunned and as a surprise to me the night I was there was the first day of his latest exhibition. I was standing there looking at one of the lion picture and all of the sudden there was a person behind asking me what I thought. That was Nick and he explained to me how he had been laying there waiting for the shot and no using telephoto lenses. It''s amazing. The reason he approached me was that he was checking if all the prints where hung correctly and good enough according to him. :)
Anyways I just wanted to say I enjoy the show and keep up the good work and I feel with you the happenings in Dallas, I'll be in town on Tuesday for short and then back next week as part of my holidays.
I've always wanted to do wildlife photography on my Mamiya RB67 instead of my Nikon F4 film cameras.
If Nick Brandt can do it on a Pentax 67, a similar MF camera in weight, this is the inspiration I need
Another informative, interesting, thought provoking video Ted. Keep up the great work, always a thumbs up from me.
Thanks!
Ted thank-you for making me discover this phenomenal artist!
David Yarrow has a lot to thank Nick for
I really like Nick's approach as it really, as you mentioned, captures the animals in a "timeless" way. His openness about his hybrid process is very inspiring as well. At first I thought ,is this guy related to Bill Brandt?
David Rothschild When you dive in to Nick and his work you realize how little he cares about art politics. And rightfully so - he's got a much greater cause going on with the conservation work that he does. Brilliant photographer.
+The Art of Photography From the vantage point of the pictures and his technique of not using telephoto lenses, then he can become very quickly prey for the felines or grass for the African elephants to step on! Outstanding pictures, impeccable dramatist and nerves of steel! Will have to learn from him more!
Thanks for reminding me about Nick Brandt. I've seen his "Across the Ravaged Land" book, which is stunning too, but wasn't familiar with "On This Earth". I need to look for this one and have a closer look now.
Also, great way of introducing Squarespace. Whenever I hear about somebody looking for an easy way to set a website, I point them in that direction (together with your discount code).
Superb. So good to see yet another excellent photographer shooting film!
Jerry Brodrick Thanks Jerry. Nick's stuff is amazing.
Love this guys work. Amazing quality and skill, not to mention bravery :-)
Dave Green thanks - Nick is one of the best!
Thanks for the great episode.
I got two of the books. They are so well made, really heavy and big books, and the images are simply captivating.
Those are unbelievably beautiful shots!
Thank you so much for these videos. They are so helpful and inspiring.
Watching all your shows Ted.Fantastic. Now part of my week.Cheers.
Beautiful Work! Thank you The Art of Photography Ted Forbes for sharing!
A. M. Brikaer thanks!
It is an amazing work indeed! Thanks for the video.
Nick’s work reminded me of the movie “Ashes and Snow”. Astonishing shots in the movie as well.
Alex Cican I'll have to check it out!
Alex Cican - Are you referring to Gregory Colbert's work? I agree with you they are really amazing and how he captures intimate interactions between human and animals.
The Art of Photography Ted - you can view Gregory's work here: m.gregorycolbert.com/en/
This was the first video of yours I watched Ted and I feel in love with Nick Brandt and went to Stockholm only to be able to go see the exhibition when NB was shown at Fotografiska !! Amaazing to look at his work in large scale !! :) I also now own all 3 of his earth books :)
Wow, such powerful images
Phenomenal work by Nick! Why is there 5 minutes dedicated to square space?
I saw his show at Fahey/Klein in LA awhile ago. The prints were amazing and so so big. I snagged one his books there.
Great video as usual Ted!
One quick note though, if I'm not mistaken, both the "On This Earth" and "A Shadow Falls" books are now out of print but there's a new edition which combines the two (and has the same title "On This Earth, a Shadow Falls").
I was just on Nick's website yesterday....great video!
Great video! Really enjoyed this one.
Have you heard of Franz Lanting and his wildlife work? His patience and dedication not to intrude with wildlife is remarkable
Brilliant as always
Living in Kenya I have huge respect for Brandt's work. Anyone who has ever tried to photograph wildlife will be able to understand how challenging it is to create images even approaching the quality of Brandt's but the reward of getting a shot you're happy with is amazing. If you have time to critique some of my work I would be happy to hear what you have to say: introspective-photography.tumblr.com/
Do you know who came first? Nick Brandt or David Yarrow? they are shooting the same area in Africa with similar style so I was curious who started the style?
Found it. ;)
I been thinking about picking up a Mamiya Super 23 and experimenting with hybrid.
Hi! I'm a fan of your channel from Portugal, Europe.
Just wantted to know if you're planing on doing one video about Jeff Wall's work. I would love to watch and i think that he is one of the greatest photographers missing on this channel.
Thank you for the content so far!
Do you have any idea which film he used, particularly the zebra shot? Is it infrared film?
Great video, thanks :-)
Ted, I really like that you let us know about whether or not these photographers are having gallery shows.
I'd like to ask if you have any plans on making a video or videos about some of your recommended galleries and museums. I live in Chicago and would really like some ideas about places to go on my free time.
SunriseInTheMidwest sure - wonderful idea!
Love that idea!
Hi ted, Great story on Nick. I know you mentioned RED as filter in your video but I was wondering if you have any videos on filter colors and uses of them and what can be achieved? Thanks
Nice to know this pro uses a Pentax and not the traditional Canon, Nikon, Leica camera.
What if you want to WATERMARK the photo's on SquareSpace..?
Amazing!
Check out the work of David Yarrow, very similar style
thanks!
at 6:49 and some other photos. Is that blurring a post processing technique ?
If yes can you tell me how to achieve it ?
Harsha Vajjarapu Its in-camera. He uses tilt and shift to get the blur.
I JUST found this book in a bookstore recently...sadly passed it up
Joe Hy Photography If you see it again - get it. Its fabulous.
The Art of Photography Indeed. good job on the video
I paid $15 for "On the Earth." How can something cost so little and be so good.
Love it
Ted, talking of hybrid photo techniques, there are several Facebook groups and collectives for those of us shooting in film, and then editing and printing digital (or other odd mixes).
If you are interested, send me a PM and I'll send you some links of people I am involved with online who are doing this. Some are professional while others are not,
Brian Richman I will! Are we friends on the book? I'll look now…
All under control. You have that PM from me.
Wildlife photography is 99% waiting...but it pays off!
was about time ted ;)
do you know which film stock he used/uses?
Even if his work is not concerned to be fine art, it IS. Whether it's because of the hybrid technique, or due to his beautiful artistic approach (or both), his pictures makes the viewer feel timeless.
A couple of days ago I bumped into the work of another great wildlife photographer who's got a great coverage of the whole African continent. I think it definitely worth having a look at laurentbaheux.com/
Laurent has quite a different approach with his crisp, high contrast BW style, so it's really interesting to compare these two artists who's got the same subject on the same "territory" :-)
a bit like Peter beard
a bit....... Peter was much better.
Google "tragedy of the commons."