The Third Act Bruce Weber
Nov 28, 2024
Bruce Weber, an iconic American fashion photographer and filmmaker, shares insights over drinks at Auriens while heading to his first retrospective in Prague. He reminisces about his provocative campaigns for Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, highlighting his deep connections with subjects like Stella Tennant and Kate Moss. Bruce discusses the golden era of magazine journalism and how 9/11 reshaped his artistic focus. He reflects on the joy of collaboration, the role of music in his work, and concludes with a powerful poem that resonates with his creative spirit.
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Stella Tennant's Quiet Grit
- Bruce Weber recounts photographing Stella Tennant extensively and how she kept working even when pregnant.
- He admired her intelligence, work ethic and stamina during shoots and nights out.
Let Documentaries Evolve
- In documentaries, allow your story to change as you learn; flexibility yields stronger work.
- Treat filmmaking like journalism where you can take different narrative turns.
Look For Something To Admire
- Find something to admire in people you initially dislike to build collaboration.
- Let documentary work evolve; be willing to change direction as you learn about your subject.