The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography TCF Ep. 630 - Valerie Jardin
Sep 26, 2024
Featuring Valérie Jardin, an award-winning French photographer renowned for her candid photography and teaching, this conversation delves into the transformative power of capturing genuine moments. Valérie shares her experiences navigating the chaos of Paris during major events like the Olympics, and the joy of photographing centenarians. She emphasizes the significance of authenticity in family interactions and highlights the emotional depth of candid images. Embracing spontaneity, she reflects on how limitations can enhance the storytelling aspect of photography.
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Use Constraints To Sharpen Work
- Set creative limitations like one lens or one camera to improve focus and speed.
- Let constraints force more decisive, relaxed shooting and reduce pressure to perform.
Master The Grab Shot
- When time is tight, practice the grab shot and react instantly to moments.
- Teach waiting and discernment to students while you train speed on the move.
Street Skills Inform Intimate Portraits
- Apply street skills to environmental portraiture by staying fast and mobile.
- Let subjects forget the camera by interacting without raising it to your eye.