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Daily Inspiration - Bruce Gilden

Scott
Posted Mar 11, 2011 4:39 PM
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Seoul, KR
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So here's a guy many of you might know about, but I thought I'd share with everyone. He's a magnum photographer (yes, I'm a Magnum fanboy). He shoots close, wide, with flash, and most of his shots are prefocused. He's not really likable, but in the video he does say that he sees everyone as his friend. Maybe his viewfinder is rose-colored.

He doesn't just shoot NYC. His work shooting the Yakuza in Japan is exceptional. His set-up fashion shots are usually very sexy and evocative. Poke around the gallery list to see some of his other work.

Here's a quick video of his shooting in NYC:
http://www.youtube.co...

Here's his issue of Magnum magazine/essay 'Fashion'
http://inmotion.magnu...

Here's his gallery list:
http://www.magnumphot...
Susy B
Posted Mar 12, 2011 11:47 AM
susylia
Carson, CA
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Wow Scott! Thank you so much for posting, this is really really cool.

I liked his definition of street photography "if you can smell the street by looking at the photo it's a street photograph". lol.

It goes to show you need "balls" or "ovaries" to get the shot you want. I don't particularly like Bruce Gilden's style but I can appreciate the challenge it takes to get them. I could never do that because I don't have the guts. lol.
HelloAllan
Posted Mar 29, 2011 12:54 PM
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Carson, CA
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thanks for sharing
suki
Posted Mar 29, 2011 4:20 PM
suki_e
Los Angeles, CA
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thanks for sharing, the really amazing bruce gilden piece is this haiti photo essay video from jan 2010 after the earthquake
http://inmotion.magnu...
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