Photographer's Style - Documentary Part 2

I filmed this film on the 7D for my graduate documentary class. As I began to study cinematography a few years back, I became fascinated with the history of photography, especially, but not limited to, high fashion photography.

Photographer's Style was filmed/edited in the style of the ASC produced "Cinematographer Style". Photography is such an interesting art, and I wanted to merely learn more about it, opposed to telling a story in the traditional sense. I also didn't want to get to bogged down with the technical side of photography, but rather the STYLE of each photographer, and how they approach their subjects.

In my studies, I've learned that artistic success in photography and cinematography, and in all art, isn't tied to technical knowledge alone, but rather heavily determined by the unseen passion, inner turmoil, and vision of the artist.

If a person learns something that they didn't know before watching this film, then I will have done my job. :)

Directed/Shot/Edited by
Drew Maw

Photographers' Websites:
Brian To briantophoto.com
Jason Christoper JasonChristopher.com
Eugene Biscardi EugeneBiscardi.com
Elijah Star ElijahStar.com

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• tutorial
• photographer
• photography
• modeling
• model
• fashion
• high fashion
• drew maw
• canon 7D

[spindoctor94941]

"steady work is very rare, but i cant sit on a cubicle,,, no way. i cant sit on a desk. no... no... "

love that!

[DrewMaw]

@spindoctor94941  I do too!

[serdikos]

Hi Drew,

I enjoyed it. Very well done.

Except of the very interesting photographers you interviewed I have to say bravo for the clear sound, consistent lighting and of course the titles.

Stergios

[DrewMaw]

hey thanks man. I appreciate it. :)

[jdb80004]

I thought your documentary was very well done and interesting. It's great to get insights from experienced photographers on their own individual approach to their work.

5 stars on parts 1 and 2 from me.

[DrewMaw]

thanks mate :)

[rara108]

Thanks so much for this video series. Extremely warm and informing. Sort of a validation on my passion for photography and new mistress cinematography. Great perspectives. I can watch it all day.

[HappyGobo]

Jason Christopher on photographers v. directors, I disagree, it's not the same thing at all, unless you're talking solely about directing your talent. I merely took exception to his wording a bit. Then that last thing he said, "Steady work is very rare, but I can't sit in a cubicle," so true.

[blacktar666]

This was fantastic!

[ProPhotoHouston02]

We are not 9 to 5 people

[VSVFAN1212]

very well done!

[quorton]

Wow, man. This is very well made.

I loved the subtle approach to the overall concept of this doc. Very nice lighting and directing.

I found the music on spot, though it's missing in the end credits! :P

Thanks for sharing.

[17saturnino]

I'm studying Film in College (and also television production). My future plans are to go into Film Journalism and to become Editor-in-chief of a magazine. Learning about Film and Cinematography (at a lower scale than a graduate course) is maybe giving me an insight into how photographers and Art Directors of a magazine plan photoshoots and magazine covers, the lighting, the set and other things. Anyway, This documentary has given me a new vision into photography and cinematography. Thanks.

[muriwaiguy]

Hi Drew,

could you please tell me how you recorded sound from the 7D?

Nati.