The STREET PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY techniques of Joel Sternfeld

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The STREET PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY techniques of Joel Sternfeld

How do you create the perfect portrait of a stranger? Who should you approach? How should you shoot it? What set-up should you use? What qualities should you look for? What should it say to its audience? If I were to name one person who I feel has come pretty close to perfection with their stranger portraits, it would be Joel Sternfeld.

Joel Sternfeld is acutely aware of the limitations, the myths and the manipulation a photographer employs when creating work. And he uses this to create images that throw questions back at the viewer, forcing them to reevaluate their own perceptions of not only photography, but of the world. There is a subtle level of oddity that frequently occurs in his images, and it’s this that Sternfeld uses to challenge our preconceptions.

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[jacksonr]

Joel is actually my uncle. My whole life I’ve known him as my photographer uncle that gave me my first camera, but only now as I grow older do I realize the significance of his work in the scheme of my favorite artistic medium. This video truly helped to highlight that for me, I will definitely be showing this to him but I’ll be surprised if he can sit down for an 11 minute long video about himself.

[simonniemeyer]

It's a pity, that you upload a video only once a month. But after watching those i get why. You are putting so much effort in the editing so it just an absolute joy to watch them - no matter the content. And on top of that you can really tell how many thoughts you are putting into each and every one of your videos. Everyone tells a story, everyone teaches me something and in everyone you can tell it is a Jamie Windsor, because you are putting your own thoughts and feelings into it. I really appreciate your work. Thank you. Keep it up and stay healthy. Greetings from Germany.

[matosdf]

This channel is as near perfect, as I think is possible.

[BarryPaffey]

Some nice observations and comments Jamie. I particularly like; "be appropriate with your depth of field" something very much overlooked these days.

[TristanDumantay]

Finally a channel that actually teaches concepts and not just flexing the gear in their peak design backpack.

[PrimeMatt]

I really enjoyed being taken through those shots, and having those details pointed out, thank you.

[wheelgordes]

I love it when you comment photographer's work like this, it's always so accurate

[nikacwalk]

Last couple of weeks I've learned a LOT from your videos, Jamie! Continue making such a great videos, pleasant for an eye and informative! Stay safe and healthy!

[NigelDanson]

I don't know how I missed this Jamie - I stunning video...

[dominey]

Fantastic as usual Jamie. Fun personal fact about Sternfeld -- the group of maids walking together through a neighborhood in "American Prospects" was shot on the street I grew up on at the time I lived there. Imagine my surprise buying the book years later and landing on that page.

[-sub-zero]

Two things that spring to mind from watching this:

- I need to look at Joel Sternfeld's work as those portraits stand out markedly against the current haze of average street photography
- I had forgotten how many people rollerbladed in the 90s

Another great video Jamie. I would love my photography to be valued like that in 20 or 30 years from now.

[theowlfromduolingo]

2:45 perfect compisition. The langer you look at it the more you realize how brilliant this photo really is

[metrostills]

I can't tell what you do better: teach or edit. Your ability to explain concepts and the time & effort you go into finding perfect examples is wonderful. And the production value of these vids is too good for this free website. Thank you for all you're doing.

[Stophey]

I really got a lot out of this video, and really love the visual technique Jamie uses to highlight the important elements in each frame. I really enjoy both Jamie Windsor and Sean Tucker for their thoughtful and philosophical approach to teaching photography.

[ramboruiz]

Aside from your photography, your video editing is superb Jamie! 🌻

[tysteffler]

I've watched this video over a dozen times. His work has inspired me so much, thanks for the great in depth look at his work!

[davehandelman]

I love that YOU'RE so into it. They don't speak to me. But you do!

[lvdfilms]

To be honest I had the same reaction as Jamie the first time I saw the photos at the start of the video that I wasn't too impressed but when they're analyzed and broken down I get a greater appreciation for them. Thanks Jamie, another great video.

[mypixelchrome]

This is a great commentary on a photographer that I had never even heard of. Following the trail to his website I see that he has been prolific. Thanks for the introduction

[graham_]

I feel like I always learn something from your videos. You do a great job of exposing people to other forms of photography in a world currently full of trendy Instagram posts and overused photography tips and tricks. Thank you for your great work!