The unknowable can be a wonderful thing or a boring as heck thing. First of all, Renee Chartier was my digital workflow professor.  Secondly, of all Renee has a ton of photographic knowledge. In fact Renee can get you in touch with the entire worflow of making a photo. And from the first in class critic I realized she had a lot of insight. As more time passed I realized Renee possessed perspective that I wanted to know more about.

If you’re in Southern California area attend one of Renee Chartier’s  classes. She teaches at multiple schools on a variety of photographic levels and topics.

podcast topics

Early memories of art and photography

* decided to major in art* a college photography class started her interest in art* William Eggelston * accessing something you would normally see through photography* Joel Sterfield* “The art really pushes against something and makes me ask a question”

some concepts about PHOTOGRAPHY

* planning that goes into producing a body of work* choosing a medium, planning for a body of work* “The more you look at photographs the better you see”* “in the 21st century in the art world there’s and idea behind everything that you do”* “theres something about looking at a photograph * …that orders the world, (that’s chaotic)”* “how do you make something that gives you a new perspective on the medium?”* Robert Frank* “the unknowable aspect of photography”* “The expectation of the contribution of using your language (photography) for the greater good”* Why waste your time or life on photography?

drumming

* staying de-skilled for drummer* Heather Lewis drummer Beat Happening* trying to steer clear of formulas* discovery* the beginners mind* trying new things to get back into the beginners minds

photo books verse museums

* books are the most democratic way of spreading knowledge* museums guide you to see

Renee’s love of drone photography (kidding)

* embracing the medium that you actually hate (drone)* drone photography and privacy

…and

* multiple visits and interjections from Carlton* possible Ronnie Mendoza sighting

related links

* reneechartier.com

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