Few Are Chosen Photographs 2010 - 2012 Ebook
by Dan Wagner
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About the Ebook
INTRODUCTION
The story of the photographs in this book begins in 2010, when I stumbled upon a blog written by one of Richard Avedon's former assistants. I immediately wanted to experiment with the same camera the great Avedon used: a vintage Rolleiflex. (Watching Fred Astaire sport no less than three Rolleiflexes while playing Avedon in the movie Funny Face further sparked my desire to get one for myself.)
Shooting with a Rolleiflex is different from shooting with a 35mm camera. You cradle the camera in both hands, bending your head forward to look down at the image. When the moment is right, you trip the shutter. This can make you look downright comical to bystanders.
When I'm out shooting, people respond to the camera itself. Many recall their own fathers taking family photos with similar cameras, and feel nostalgic for an age of non-digital photography. The Rolleiflex itself has helped me meet and form bonds with many of the people pictured in this book. Without the kindness of these former strangers, many of my photos would not have been possible.
Of course, it's never just about the camera - or whether an image is captured on film, recorded digitally, or combines both technologies. It is always about the image in the photographer's head and how the photographer makes his inner vision visible to others. Few Are Chosen refers to the challenge of selecting the photos for this book.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Fine Art Photography
- Version Fixed-layout ebook, 106 pgs
- Publish Date: Feb 05, 2012
- Last Edit Sep 04, 2016
- Language English
- Keywords Black and White, Street Photography, New York, Avedon, Rolleiflex, Vintage, Film
About the Creator
From the age of eight, when he received a Kodak Instamatic for his birthday, Dan Wagner has always been passionate about photography. Following his muse, Dan majored in photography in college. He subsequently assisted top shooters, opened a photo studio, and taught photography at FIT. His expertise runs the gamut to include fine art, advertising, corporate, editorial, event, and still life photography. Dan’s clients include Chubb Group, NYPD, FDNY, NBC Comcast, DuPont, MJHS, NSLIJ, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, numerous magazines and newspapers, as well as Fortune 500 companies. When not on assignment, Dan enjoys writing novels and articles, sailing, watching foreign films, hiking, travel, and most of all spending time with his family.