Masters of Photography: Steve McCurry Teaches Photography

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  • Premiered: Jun 2018
  • Episodes: 25
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Season 1
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Meet your Master
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Jun 01, 2018
The ultimate Steve McCurry photography course. This internationally renowned photographer is one of the most influential contemporary image-makers for more than 30 years. He has 17 acclaimed photographic books to his name and innumerable honours.
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The Early Years
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Jun 01, 2018
Learn about the beginnings of Steve’s career and what it was that inspired him to start photographing. Find out what camera equipment Steve uses and why he chooses to shoot in colour.
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Going to War
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Jun 01, 2018
Find out about Steve’s fascinating experience in Afghanistan and be inspired to journey and explore close to home or further afield with your own photography.
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Influences: Cartier-Bresson
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Jun 01, 2018
Steve shares with you some of the significant photographers and the photographs that have influenced him throughout his career. Including his main influence, the great Henri Cartier-Bresson.
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Other Influences
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Jun 01, 2018
Learn about the other photographers work that help shaped Steve’s own photography and that will inspire you too.
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Street Photography: Great Things
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Jun 01, 2018
Join Steve on the streets of Havana, Cuba and find out how he becomes part of the street in order for great opportunities to present themselves.
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Street Photography: Spontaneous Moments
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Jun 01, 2018
Make the most of chance encounters! Learn from Steve as he teaches you about grasping spontaneous moments and opportunities.
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Street Photography: Engage the Street
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Jun 01, 2018
How do you become part of the scene? How do you blend into your environment? Steve shares with you the techniques and methods he uses.
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Finding Subjects and Stories
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Jun 01, 2018
How do you find a subject? How do you find a project that interests you? How to find subjects and stories that matter. Listen to Steve’s advice about finding the perfect subject for your photography.
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Choosing the Light
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Jun 01, 2018
How do I know when the light is right? When is the best time of day to take photographs? Find out from Steve how he likes to work with different kinds of light throughout the day.
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Tell a Story
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Jun 01, 2018
The best pictures are the ones that tell a story. Learn about Steve’s visual storytelling as he shares with you how he created some of his photographs.
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Conflict Zones
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Jun 01, 2018
Learn about the importance of documenting war. Steve explains to you his philosophy behind the photographs he created during the Gulf War and the aftermath of 9/11.
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Interiors: Using Existing Light
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Jun 01, 2018
See how Steve makes use of the available light in his portraits and interior scenes. Watch him create images at monastery in Portugal.
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Portraiture: Reveal the Moment
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Jun 01, 2018
What is a portrait? Who is it of? Is it about the subject or photographer? Look and see how Steve takes portraits and captures his moments of authenticity.
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Portraiture: 9 Key Tips
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Jun 01, 2018
In this important lesson of the Steve McCurry photography course, he shares with you his eight key tips to taking a portrait; from revealing emotion to what background to use. Watch and learn as he takes portraits in Lisbon and Cuba.
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The Iconic Portrait of Che Guevara
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Jun 01, 2018
Steve talk to us about Korda’s portrait and how a brief moment has become an iconic image.
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Photographing Children
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Jun 01, 2018
Listen as Steve reveals to you how he photographs children and shares some of the stories behind his incredible photographs of children.
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The Afghan Girl
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Jun 01, 2018
One of the most iconic portraits ever taken… Steve talks about how he created his famous Afghan Girl photograph.
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Using Juxtaposition
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Jun 01, 2018
Two ideas, one comment. Learn from Steve about the important use of this technique in his photography.
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Landscape
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Jun 01, 2018
Steve teaches you how to approach a landscape and also how he creates his photographs of people within a landscape.
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Composition
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Jun 01, 2018
What are the rules of composition? Steve discusses composition whilst giving you advice on what to look out for when composing your own photographs.
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Cityscapes
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Jun 01, 2018
How to select a viewpoint that tells a story? Listen to Steve approach to cityscapes in India and around the world.
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Shoot in All Weather
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Jun 01, 2018
There is no such thing as bad weather. Steve teaches you to shoot in all weather conditions. Don’t put your camera down when the weather turns nasty… find out from Steve why.
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Editing, Printing & the Book
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Jun 01, 2018
How do I edit down my photographs? Shall I print my photographs? How do I put together a book? Steve discusses with you the selection process, printing and putting together a photography book.
1x25 Show finale
Making Pictures for a Living
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Air date
Jun 01, 2018
Go out, take chances, take risks and be curious about the world you live in. In this final lesson of the Steve McCurry photography course, he gives his insights and advice on how to try .. show full overview

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