Finding Vivian Maier

[Al Bumin]

 

[Roberto]

Wow and she lived such a quiet life.

 

[Bridgette_xo]

Lovely photos

 

[HOF]

Hmmmmmm

 

[Cybermike]

Talented lady.

 

[Maurice Boscorelli]

The most talented are usually just a little different and she was no exception it seems.

 

[Curly]

The most talented are usually just a little different and she was no exception it seems.

Aced comment.

 

[Art Mann]

Saw this documentary last year and immediately became a fan of Vivian Maier. Recommend the film to anyone who digs quality photography.

Apart from Vivian's eye for detail and her adventurous spirit that took her into all walks of society, she had a secret weapon.

Her camera. A Rollieflex like this one.

Notice how the photographer looks down into the viewfinder, rather than pulling the camera to her eye to shoot a picture.

Vivian always wore her camera on a neck strap where ever she went and was always ready to snap a photo at a moment's notice.

Here she is with one of the children she would have in tow as she ventured around the city. She liked shooting self-portraits in odd places, and every mirror on a city street offered a different background.



Notice how she has the camera at waist height.

You might never be aware she's catching you in a natural moment, like this.



Now imagine her looking you in the eye, maybe every once in a while glancing down at her camera for a quick focus check, then locking eyes with you again as she snaps your picture. I think the nature of the camera, just hanging there, made her presence very low key to the people she photographed, resulting in very natural poses.



Check out her website. Her photos are fascinating indeed.

 

[Boing]

Saw this documentary last year and immediately became a fan of Vivian Maier. Recommend the film to anyone who digs quality photography.

Apart from Vivian's eye for detail and her adventurous spirit that took her into all walks of society, she had a secret weapon.

Her camera. A Rollieflex like this one.

Notice how the photographer looks down into the viewfinder, rather than pulling the camera to her eye to shoot a picture.

Vivian always wore her camera on a neck strap where ever she went and was always ready to snap a photo at a moment's notice.

Here she is with one of the children she would have in tow as she ventured around the city. She liked shooting self-portraits in odd places, and every mirror on a city street offered a different background.



Notice how she has the camera at waist height.

You might never be aware she's catching you in a natural moment, like this.



Now imagine her looking you in the eye, maybe every once in a while glancing down at her camera for a quick focus check, then locking eyes with you again as she snaps your picture. I think the nature of the camera, just hanging there, made her presence very low key to the people she photographed, resulting in very natural poses.



Check out her website. Her photos are fascinating indeed.

Nice pictures but

HEY ART, where are the NUDES :sorry2:

 

[connoisseur]

You could not do today what she did. Many people are paranoid about being photographed and some places -- like Quebec -- have privacy laws that effectively prohibit street photography. It is also a "nono" to shoot kids playing in the street. We live in a different world.

Last year I attended a lecture by a photog who had a collection of kids in his neighbourhood in Halloween costumes from the 1950s. The kids used to lineup to come to his house to have their pix taken. He said right off the bat that this would not happen today.

 

[Wanker]

You could not do today what she did. Many people are paranoid about being photographed and some places -- like Quebec -- have privacy laws that effectively prohibit street photography. It is also a "nono" to shoot kids playing in the street. We live in a different world.

Last year I attended a lecture by a photog who had a collection of kids in his neighbourhood in Halloween costumes from the 1950s. The kids used to lineup to come to his house to have their pix taken. He said right off the bat that this would not happen today.

That is just too bad but do agree of no kid shots.

 

[Candyman]

Nice pictures but

HEY ART, where are the NUDES :sorry2:

You turning blind sided all of a sudden?.

 

[oldguyzer]

As an old Rollei shooter, I can appreciate the art she made. Some fantastic photos.

I searched for her on Amazon.ca and now have two big packages coming! Can't wait!

Great post Al, and thanks for the info Art!