Lenny Kravitz is a renaissance man. His photography is brilliantly captured. Very lovely to see his perspective. Thanks for sharing.

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback Chris :)

Outstanding short documentary! Do they give Emmy’s for this kind of work? If not, they certainly should.

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Arthur! Very kind comments :)

Great video🎉 I think that some people have so much to say that they need multiple avenues to say it. Lenny’s photography could stand on its own even if he wasn’t a musician. Joni Mitchell’s painting stands alone alongside her iconic song writing. I don’t know how they do it, but I’m grateful that they do! So inspiring

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more Tom! I’m beyond grateful too that I can explore they’re work and learn with them, it is very very inspiring and that’s the message of these types of episodes 🤍

@skydellic69

Жыл бұрын

Great video. I just started learning, and to me it's more of spiritual experience. Not religious... spiritual. 👍🍷

@DS-um9hi

Жыл бұрын

@@TatianaHopper if you haven't already you should check out Bryan Adams' photography. I was lucky to see one of his exhibitions (back in 2007) I actually assumed it was a local photographer who shared the same name and was really impressed with his work. He has also released a book of homeless people in London amongst others.

@DS-um9hi

Жыл бұрын

@@TatianaHopper haha I have just discovered this channel and see you have ready covered Bryan Adams mea culpa.

You have done the world a service making this series, it’s been so interesting and inspiring and well thought out!!!!! I think that we we all recognize these celebrities and feel like we know lots about them, and then learning about their development as photographers makes the pursuit seem more approachable maybe? Or, like you can see how someone else familiar has incorporated a passion for photography into their lives

What an amazing photography talent Lenny is. I never knew until I saw this video. Thanks for sharing. Another rock star photographer worth checking out is Andy Summers.

I did not know about Lenny Kravitz's photography. Love the idea behind 'Flash' and the images. Thanks for bringing this series to us! Excited for the next one :)

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend, I think “Flash” without a doubt is his most interesting work in my eyes :)

I liked everything about the camera and how he shoots in B & W. The images were great. He has a very creative mind. I everything he does with his own unique perspective.

"respectfully declining or ignoring suggestions you guys have made on certain fashion photographers." Looking forward to the channel getting into the reasons for that resistance and how fashion photography, rather than individual photographers who ply that trade, fit into the larger arc of photography history. There are parallels with photo journalism in that there is a prominent commercial element, but that element exists to some degree in almost all creative endeavors. To me it comes down to intention. But while I might reflexively dismiss some fashion photography because of what I might see as crass intentions and little else, it is hard to ignore when wildly talented people are serving up visceral images. 😅Yeah, sometimes I'm a sucker for a pretty picture.

Hello Tatiana!! Thanks for another great and entertaining video. I'm hooked on B&W myself. A couple years ago, I had a contract gig that netted me some good money. I spent this on a Leica M10M. And I've been hooked ever since. I"m also now, shooting old medium format cameras, 99% B&W ...from square to 6x17 panos. The Paul Simon song, Kodachrome had it all wrong, IMHO the world looks better in Black and White!! ;) Looking forward to your next video installment, but in the meantime...have a GREAT day!! CC

Great video, I love these series. Hope you continue them.

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Someone didn’t watch the video till the end eheh 😉 cheers for your comment Robin!

Yep. We all have different reasons for photographing and for some of us, it is about the feeling. And this episode and your discussion of this series made me realize that it's okay to express our artistic feeling in different ways, through different formats or, as in many photographers' case, through making photos of different subject matter and expressing our feeling in different visual styles/voices. (It is often said that to be a successful photographer one should focus on one style/subject matter, but, at least for em, that would mean suppressing that feeling that draws me to all kindsa stuff.) As you said, you love B&W (and I agree) but sometimes color is central, sometimes the image we capture is all about the color (and light and shape and feeling). Sometimes a photo's feeling is all about the color. Re artists who were successful in different art forms and who were fashion photographers, there is Cecil Beaton, who actually was not only a fashion photographer and WWII photojournalist, but he was also a fashion/costume designer. His most famous film costume (and set) designs were for My Fair Lady. Beaton followed his feeling. Anyway, thank you so much, again.

Nice work from Lenny. Andy Summers from the Police is also quite handy with a camera!

Lovely video Tatiana! Indeed Lenny Kravitz is a very interesting character. Poly math in the arts and he has expressed his talents with so many different ways. I have seen fragments of his photographic work here and there. It is nice to see everything in one place now.

@TatianaHopper

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Thank you so much for watching and even though it was hard to find his photography I think I managed to find a few shots and work he’s done over the years :)

What was most interesting about your short video documentaries is your look at song writers, actors, actresses, singers and other celebrities, who use photography capture a small part of the world. For some, photography was an extension of their creativity, as with one singer/song writer, it was one way of bringing thoughts and ideas to life. Much like a music video for MTV or VH1 back in the 1980s. Lenny Kravitz's photographing the paparazzi and his fans photographing him is terrific. Who is watching the watchers?! Thankfully, you don't have any how to videos that are more click habit than instructional video. Keep the fine work when possible.

Hey there! I just wanted to tell you that I love your videos, they are an incredible free way to work on the visual identity and visual culture, mostly when you can't afford another photography book. Thank you for what you do and please keep it up! Cheers

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Hey Elias! Thank you so much for your words, that’s a great perspective and one that I like to spread on my videos, I just want the videos to be informative, entertaining and hopefully inspiring and that people can always leave with something ✨

I just LOVE your videos! So much thought and work put into them, it really shows. Thanks for doing this. Hugs from Ukraine.

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much vid, appreciate your words and much love back to Ukraine!

I really appreciate your videos. Thank you for all you do.😄

Lol no wonder him and Jason mamoa became friends and stayed friends

@emanueleroggia342

Жыл бұрын

Imagine going out to shoot with those two guys

Dear T.Hopper. Thank you for showing the other talent of Lenny. I never knew that those musicians (Nikki, Bryan Adams ) have a penchant for Photography. Thanks.

Thanks for this series. I've really enjoyed it and the series about famous actors. I sometimes think some of these people would sit for an interview if you were able to contact them. Thanks again. Peace. :)

Blown away by Lenny Kravitz! I had no idea that he was also a photographer and not just any photographer but a very good one.

Well this is probably one set of 15 valuable minutes on KZread! That’s the reason why channels should exist! Brava

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Andri! ✨

Magic. I had no idea Lenny was that good. As a fashion photographer myself. I would appreciate a rundown on Sara Moon and Cari Branovan.

@silaz6658

Жыл бұрын

I mean it seems like he’s good at everything

@BrandonDavis985

Жыл бұрын

@@silaz6658 people like him have mastered how to practice.

Great series. looking forward to season 2...

Super video, thank you. I love his photos 😁

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Claudie! :)

Hola. Me mueve mucho hacer fotos en blanco y negro... pero aprendí que así como se puede hacer música con pedales de efecto, guitarras eléctricas con diferentes afinaciones, cómo Sonic Youth, también hay magia en lo acústico. Usar diferentes texturas para expresarse sin limitarse es genial en cualquier expresión artística. No conocía el trabajo de Lenny como fotógrafo. Tatiana, gracias una vez más por compartir tan geniales videos.

A very sensitive soul. It shows in his photographs.

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

I would say so yes 👍🏻

You do beautiful work. Thank you for creating!

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jamil! ✨

This was a great way to finish this series! I can’t wait to see what’s next!

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Reimann , hopefully the next one will bring a lot more insights :)

This channel is pure gold!

I am a self taught documentary photographer by working on a 12 year project documenting Black American life in my Harlem community. I was a fan of his music and purchased his first and second albums. I thought he was a talented musician just behind Prince or Sly and the Family Stone. As his work as a photographer, he was very fortunate to have a father as a conflict photographer, though only a year, and, to be around very good professional photographers to help nurture the talent he has. I believe his strongest work is of the Paparazzi. As a photographer, we only show our best work. I am suspect of how many poor images he created to achieve the one shown in your video. I understand his statement about photographing humanity. My project was to show black people and my community in particular against the stereotype and to tap in to its humanity. I don't know how good he really is as a photographer as it takes many years just to get the basics right, particularly street photography which I avoid because it is so very difficult to make great, not average images, consistently.

Great video and I’m going to seek out LK’s photos books. I'm fascinated by celebrity photographers that have access to scenes or situations that the rest only dream about. I love seeing those candid images. I love looking through old 70s photo books from rock bands where the medium was nothing more than 35mm film… no $10k+ camera required.

@raksh9

Жыл бұрын

Take a look at Dennis Hopper's photography. Not only did he have access to numerous classic Hollywood actors and sets, but he had a great eye and ability to select images.

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Very true Ruben I also enjoy doing the same and the other episodes do reflect some of that nostalgia particularly the one about Chris Stein :)

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve covered his work in my other series here on the channel :)

Great series,love the music!

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you John!

My absolute favorite 🤙🏼

Thank you for this post. I was very impressed with Lenny.

Another great reflection on such a talented and insightful artist.

Another terrific video. May I plead for you to continue the series. There are many more musician/photographers worth covering: guitarist Andy Summers (Police), bassist Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson), Graham Nash (Crosby Stills & Nash, The Hollies) to name a few..

Thanks T , now I know a little more about Lenny besides his music and rock star style . Just as when you were doing the Bryan Adams work of photography . I truly enjoying it and learn a lot about those music legends talents . Always enjoying time to watch and learn more about photography with your keen style and well narrative way of the art of seeing and doing photography .

wow! I just discovered your channel and it's really amazing. One question, what font do you use in your videos? Thanks, Congratulation! and greetings from Spain

Whoa didn't know he was a photographer. Awesome job. I love how he turned it on the paparazzi themselves. Youre videos are great 👏

Absolutely superb documentary, thank you

I loved "Let Love Rule." I heard he took photos. Another great video T.

This video presentation was absolutely awesome. You are truly gifted :)

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback Anthony and for watching of course!

Fantastic video. I didn't know about his photography exploits - super talented guy. Thank you ☺️

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

What a beautiful video! Thank you!

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really enjoyed this, many thanks!

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Harry!

Worked on a photo shoot of him in New York City for one of his albums interesting video

Thanks for this episode, I've know Lenny was a photographer and like his view, his flash however is great and I'm looking forward to the book if I can find it.

Excellent photographs!

Wow I had no idea about his photography, he's quite gifted. I remember reading Lenny's mother was an actress known for her character Mrs. Willis on the comedy series "The Jefferson's. Great video Tatiana.

Great video Tatiana.

Imagine chilling drinking your coffee and Lenny Kravitz comes in and takes a picture of you lmao

It’s really cool! Thank you!!!

Love this

this dude is gifted, lucky and living life to the fullest. brutal

Really good video! Keep up the good work!

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Perfect

Great film. No idea Lenny was a photographer. Great images. Regards

I really wish that you would been able to do one on Sammy Davis Jr. I heard that he was a talented photographer.

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Oh I had no idea , I need to investigate 😊

Great video and insight. Cheers from Jamaica :)

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Much love back to Jamaica !

Really high quality photos

Great video, thank you!

lol, I working at Aura and watching you for a while, didn't know that we're sponsoring you before that video :D, anyway great channel and videos, thanks for your work :)

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Ahahah oh well! It’s a great software and I personally find it really cool, cheers for watching and supporting the channel Dmitry! ✨

Some very nice work there. Multitalented man.

Watching..... My Heart was... Open, to the the ever ending... Endless.... Moment *

pls guys, I am looking for this version of fly away. help me

I love photography too

how much for the Marshall amp?

Great video. Who’s the artist singing fly away at the beginning? Awesome voice!

Dope

Love your videos. Thank you! Is b&w better than color? Well, is one composition better than another? Is Canon better than Sony? My opinion is that what matter more are whether or not it is a good picture, whether or not it tells a story, and whether or not it moves you.

Great. Will share ;)

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great post :)

Another great video 👍

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Raymond!

Lenny's greatest talent is using money to create pretension .... He has mastered it. Next he'll be showing us his Oil Paintings, while talking about "brush strokes of the great Masters".

Haha, saw a train corridor photo and thought "looks so familiar, do they also have such trains?" . And then saw the name "St Petersburg to Moscow" :D Greetings from Russia! :)

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Greetings to Russia, cheers for watching Max! ✨

Tony Levin from Yes, King Crimson and Peter Gabriel is an incredible photographer. Would love to see more info on his work.

great videos you have here, please keep going

Great cover of a great tune (I want to fly away) ......and very cool that Lenny captures the world with such a strong , distinctive and insightful style.

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Very true!

Andy Summers of The Police is an accomplished photographer

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

He really is, very hard to find a lot of stuff on him but from what I seen he is super cool :)

I'm going to get a lot of shtick for this but here goes. In my own personal opinion, I find a huge hypocrisy in the photography world and what is accepted versus what is not. A user below commented "Lenny’s photography could stand on its own even if he wasn’t a musician" - I couldn't disagree further, despite photography being one of the most freeing and selfless crafts out there it is still such a heavily saturated, difficult and critical avenue to navigate. Any old joe taking photos like those in the videos would never get the recognition they deserve (and yes, any old joe CAN take photos like the above), we all know how Instagram has turned into a mass competition that it's almost impossible to make a name for yourself on it anymore. If I took the above photos into an art gallery asking to exhibit a collection, I'd be laughed at, but if anyone with any amount of fame takes a photo, they're praised, congratulated, even celebrated for their incredible talents and work. Photography for me is no longer about sharing with the world, but instead an intimate form of self preservation and memory capture to hold with me throughout my life.

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

You’re not getting shtick for me, I respect people’s opinions, in the video I’m very objective as a presentation unfolds and think it’s good to take the example of documenting life. With that being said I respect everyone’s opinions and I won’t say I disagree with you cheers for sharing your thoughts ✨

WOW Genes are amazing. You get your parents blessing without asking😎

I'm also photographer and musician, and I have to say I see maaany musicians with interest in photography. By far the second art musicians do, very rare you find musicians that are also writers, painters or any other artistic discipline, but for some reason photography, being so different from music in many aspects create a very intesive and interesting attraction.

@skazhenyj

Жыл бұрын

I suppose that's because photography is more approachable, and at least technically easier to master. Perhaps there's some cultural moment too, since photography was always part of the modern music world, capturing concerts, behind the scene stuff, also often being used for album covers, posters etc. Music events were always one of favourite photographic subjects, with so much going on on stage or in front/behind it, unusual costumes and styles, interesting light effects... Perhaps that eventually drives some musical artists towards photography, at least that's my assumption. Not in this (Kravitz') case though. I'm also interested in both arts, with photography being my main thing. Same was the case with my father as well (just the other way around). There is something about it for sure. :)

@seralegre

Жыл бұрын

@@skazhenyj well, I'm actually from classical music world, but anyway it applies what you just said!

Just when I thought he couldn't be cooler x

@SadieKay1

Жыл бұрын

@Lenny kravitz would you ever get a life and do something decent with yourself, rather than pretending to be someone you're not to exploit people.

I think he is very talented

I'd love to do the 'flash' project but alas, i'm not famous so somewhat impossible! Lovely images.

I barely remember Lenny Kravitz but I really enjoyed your video a great deal. Thank you for your effort. Thank you. RS. Canada

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I appreciate your feedback ❤️

great video

"FLASH" series, now thats literally POV of a rockstar

Omg you mentioned fashion, are you going to do a video on William Klein? He did so much awesome stuff!!

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

I will probably do it yes, here I was hinting at a series revolving around fashion :)

He's at the age rockers either take up painting or podcasting, so more power to him finding other avenues to branch out into.

Sean Tucker not Dean tucker. I like Sean Tucker's shows about street photography, and his simple fast and professional portrait techniques. I still want a riochi gr3x camera, but it's kinda down the list for now.

I don't know how influencial his work is, but 'Farin Urlaub' from the German band 'Die Ärzte' did some photobooks from his trips... he was talking about now and then about it.

This is very interesting. Kravitz's photos are very conservative, I feel like I'm looking at photos from the 50s and 60s. I was expecting something more modern.... :)

Where the hell I been 😮. This is ep. 7 !

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

There's a playlist you can catch up with on the channel :)

@bigboi36

Жыл бұрын

@@TatianaHopper yup thanks bro I added the whole series to my photography playlist. Also liked and subscribed.

Sammy Davis jnr did photography on his tours

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

I’ll check it out :)

He's good.....good video too. 👍 Must be difficult for him to do any candid work on the street in a major city without drawing attention to himself... and with a $20K Leica he would need a bodyguard....photographers are a major target for crime here in SF 😎

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Ahhaha very true I kept thinking about it Joseph if I would ever go on the streets with a 20k camera given that it can be either robbed or fallen victim of my own clumsiness 😂

@Paul020

Жыл бұрын

I think it's relative to the size of one's bank account perhaps.

Sorry to see this series ending but I am sure whatever you have planned will be amazing. As Mr. Dylan put it "keep on keeping on".

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Edward, I’ll keep on doing that!

Are you on Vero?

@TatianaHopper

Жыл бұрын

Nope! :)

It's a camera with a rockstar.