Alec Soth: Photographic Storytelling
Season 1, Episode 2: Approaching Photography
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This lesson covers a range of topics, from the limitations and possibilities of the photographic medium to the language of images. Soth speaks about his approach to photography and long-term projects, the importance of digging into the history of photography, and more.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Beginnings
Episode 2
Approaching Photography
Episode 3
Inspiration & Influences
Episode 4
Creative Development
Episode 5
Key Projects: Sleeping by the Mississippi
Episode 6
Key Projects: NIAGARA
Episode 7
Key Projects: Broken Manual
Episode 8
Key Projects: Songbook
Episode 9
Key Projects: I Know How Furiously Your Heart Is Beating
Episode 10
Building a Narrative Project
Episode 11
Case Study: The Griz
Episode 12
Case Study: The Canvas
Episode 13
Case Study: The County Fair
Episode 14
People
Episode 15
Editing & Reflection
Episode 16
Photobooks: Part One
Episode 17
Photobooks: Part Two
Episode 18
Outputs
Episode 19
Advice