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EP 150 – David Bailey: Capturing Souls, Not Smiles
There are some photographers who take pictures… and then there are those who change the way the world sees.
David Bailey is one of the latter.
In this episode of Photography Matters, we journey into the life and lens of a man who didn’t just document an era—he defined it. Born in East London in 1938, Bailey rose from modest beginnings, found his creative spark as a jazz trumpet player while serving in the Royal Air Force, and ultimately discovered his true voice through the viewfinder of a used Rolleiflex.
What followed was nothing short of revolutionary.
Bailey stepped into the world of fashion photography just as the 1960s began to stir. His images were raw, vibrant, and alive—breaking away from the stiff, staged traditions of the past. And when British Vogue took a chance on him, pairing him with an unknown model named Jean Shrimpton for a shoot in New York City… well, that’s when things really started to shift.
With bold vision and fearless honesty, Bailey helped redefine modern portraiture. From The Beatles to Mick Jagger, from Catherine Deneuve to David Bowie, he didn’t just take their photos—he captured their essence.
David Bailey… Truth, Not Perfection
In this episode, we explore the moments, the people, and the fire behind Bailey’s groundbreaking career. And we celebrate the soul of a photographer who taught us all that real beauty lies in truth, not perfection.
This is Photography Matters.
And this is David Bailey.
Enjoy.
It doesn’t get any better than this!
Portland
By Ted Vieira in Film Photography Projects
84 pages, published 3/3/2020
Portland, Oregon. This is my favorite city I’ve ever lived in. I lived there from fall of ’82 to the fall of ’97. It rained most of the time I was there. Okay, maybe not most of the time… …it rained a lot.But you know what? That shows how cool this town is. In spite o the amount of rain and gloomy overcast days, I stayed for 15 years, and still miss it today.I love the architecture; the people (some of the most creative people I’ve ever…The post EP 150 – David Bailey: Capturing Souls, Not Smiles appeared first on Photography Matters.
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There are some photographers who take pictures… and then there are those who change the way the world sees.
David Bailey is one of the latter.
In this episode of Photography Matters, we journey into the life and lens of a man who didn’t just document an era—he defined it. Born in East London in 1938, Bailey rose from modest beginnings, found his creative spark as a jazz trumpet player while serving in the Royal Air Force, and ultimately discovered his true voice through the viewfinder of a used Rolleiflex.
What followed was nothing short of revolutionary.
Bailey stepped into the world of fashion photography just as the 1960s began to stir. His images were raw, vibrant, and alive—breaking away from the stiff, staged traditions of the past. And when British Vogue took a chance on him, pairing him with an unknown model named Jean Shrimpton for a shoot in New York City… well, that’s when things really started to shift.
With bold vision and fearless honesty, Bailey helped redefine modern portraiture. From The Beatles to Mick Jagger, from Catherine Deneuve to David Bowie, he didn’t just take their photos—he captured their essence.
David Bailey… Truth, Not Perfection
In this episode, we explore the moments, the people, and the fire behind Bailey’s groundbreaking career. And we celebrate the soul of a photographer who taught us all that real beauty lies in truth, not perfection.
This is Photography Matters.
And this is David Bailey.
Enjoy.
It doesn’t get any better than this!
Portland
By Ted Vieira in Film Photography Projects
84 pages, published 3/3/2020
Portland, Oregon. This is my favorite city I’ve ever lived in. I lived there from fall of ’82 to the fall of ’97. It rained most of the time I was there. Okay, maybe not most of the time… …it rained a lot.But you know what? That shows how cool this town is. In spite o the amount of rain and gloomy overcast days, I stayed for 15 years, and still miss it today.I love the architecture; the people (some of the most creative people I’ve ever…The post EP 150 – David Bailey: Capturing Souls, Not Smiles appeared first on Photography Matters.
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