Street Photography

Mark Cohen, a self-described "surrealistic action photographer," is profiled in this episode of "Profiles in Excellence." Cohen pioneered street photography, capturing the real, spontaneous moments in the public life of a city. He continues working today.

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[mrdarkbit]

Skip the stupid intro and go directly to 1:33

[whanau3]

'body, says body! lol

[danTES8011]

Did he pioneer being an asshole to random strangers?

[shutterclick312]

Contrary to the claim on this video's caption, Cohen did not really "pioneer" street photography; he merely practiced it. Many of his images seem magical. But, rather like Bruce Gilden, he and his camera affect the scenes and subjects through aggression and surprise. Thus what he really often presents is startlement photography, not "street".

[TheeRedHats]

You don't need permission from someone to put their picture in a gallery. It's if you start using the picture for commercial purposes applications that you get in trouble.

I saw some of this man's work at a local gallery and loved it, that's why I'm here. His style is intrusive and very close but the results are great.

[TheeRedHats]

@jimpaynephotography You are an idiot.

[mcewball13]

How has this guy not been murdered yet?

[luiszapico]

@curlyfry562 I understand that he wants candid pictures and if you say: "Can you photograph you?" lose that improvisation, but also think that if a problem ask before you ask questions later. I take out the picture and you say, "I can use this picture?" If you say no, the delete, and if you say yes ... bargain. We respect each other, there is always a solution.

[luiszapico]

@curlyfry562 Yes, you will need. In all circumstances, if the person being photographed is not the main theme or if you're at a public event you do not need permission. As this man's photograph itself, but if they do not report no problem. Reporters play with this trick, however some of these photos seem to me a lack of respect for privacy. Each country has different legislation on this subject, I speak from the point of view of Spain.

[majovimotube]

Pathetic!

[curlyfry562]

Doesn't he need permission from the people he is photographing, to put them in a gallery?

[PolemicArts]

Anyone who gets on the internet and trys to say someones work sucks is not a photographer or an artist. They are just losers who have failed at thier own lives.