themilkman Posted February 26, 2016 Share #1 Posted February 26, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey guys, just finished putting together my series documenting the Local Pier Fishermen of Coney Island, in Brooklyn New York City. The whole series was shot strictly with my M4-P and Kodak Tri-X 400 and Ilford Delta 100 film. I wanted to share it with you guys, as I really take your critique and feedback seriously. I've attached the link to the series below, and if you have a chance, take a look at my other work on my website! Link: http://www.josealvaradophoto.com/thebrooklynriviera IG: @josealvarado Lastly, I was hoping to get some help coming up with a title for a group show me and another photographer are putting together. I'll be showing the series above, and she will be showing her street photographs from Paris. Thanks again guys! - J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 Hi themilkman, Take a look here Hey everyone, I've just completed a new series shot strictly with my M4-P. Please check it out!!! :). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
250swb Posted February 27, 2016 Share #2 Posted February 27, 2016 Excellent photographs! It makes a change to see a thoughtful body of work that tells a story. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShivaYash Posted February 27, 2016 Share #3 Posted February 27, 2016 Nice work... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EoinC Posted February 27, 2016 Share #4 Posted February 27, 2016 Very good, José. Thanks for sharing it with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted February 27, 2016 Share #5 Posted February 27, 2016 I also enjoyed your photo essay, Jose. Great that you used film too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumolux Posted February 27, 2016 Share #6 Posted February 27, 2016 Great shots, well done! Maybe only thing missing is a shot of a fish being pulled in for a different aspect? Was it hard to get people to trust you for taking picutres, or were they easy going about it from the start..? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Almulla Posted February 27, 2016 Share #7 Posted February 27, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Lovely captures especially with the narrow boundaries of the project. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 28, 2016 Share #8 Posted February 28, 2016 A very good set of images! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skucera Posted February 28, 2016 Share #9 Posted February 28, 2016 I really enjoyed your photos. I liked the portraits, and the photo of the water. I especially enjoyed the picture of the fella holding the little skate before putting it back in the water. The whole collection is very thoughtfully done. Thank you for sharing your photos. Help on a name? Hmmm.... That's a tough one. It's a marketing exercise, so you should take into account your desired audience, and the market position that you want to achieve for your show. Who do you want to attract to your show? Who does your gallery owner think you can attract? Are you selling only a small number of prints, or as many copies as you can to anyone who wants to buy one? What ideals can you apply to your photos, and the people they portray? I see the nobility of normal, everyday people trying to de-stress before the workday begins, or de-stressing after a lifetime of work. I see the nobility of connecting to the sea, to the fish in it, and to respecting even the little skates trying to live in it. But, then again, I may be full of it.... I think your captions and your own feelings about your time shooting the collection hold the key to how you market the exhibit, and how you title it. The title is in your heart already... the trick will be finding the title. Brooklyn Riviera is a good one, though. Good luck with your show, Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendriphile Posted February 28, 2016 Share #10 Posted February 28, 2016 Excellent pictures that tell a story, reminiscent of the Photo Essays that used to appear in the old Life Magazine. I like the title "Brooklyn Riviera" also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK Cameras (London) Ltd Posted February 28, 2016 Share #11 Posted February 28, 2016 Some great images there Jose. Thank you for sharing them with us. Best, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abram Posted February 28, 2016 Share #12 Posted February 28, 2016 Yeah this was great! I enjoyed going through the set because it told a story through the images, but also because YOU gave it a back-story and made it intriguing. Thanks for sharing this Jose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD Posted February 29, 2016 Share #13 Posted February 29, 2016 Very nice series of photos! One of the best I have seen to be honest! I love the deep black in your pictures. Even thogh I live halg way round the world from this place, I really hot the feeling of how it is. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpavich Posted February 29, 2016 Share #14 Posted February 29, 2016 Well done. These should look great in print form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themilkman Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share #15 Posted March 2, 2016 Great shots, well done! Maybe only thing missing is a shot of a fish being pulled in for a different aspect? Was it hard to get people to trust you for taking picutres, or were they easy going about it from the start..? At first it was a bit tricky, but I kept coming back and hanging around. They eventually got over the idea I was photographing them and the images started to present themselves. Thanks for the kind words : Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themilkman Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted March 2, 2016 Thank you everyone for the kind words, and taking the time to look through the images. It really means a lot to me to know my work has a sense of weight. I feel that the title I have given the series will work as a name for the show.. or maybe something like: "In a Big City: The Brooklyn Riviera" ? What do you all feel? Also, what tips do you guys have for me during the opening reception? Ways to speak about the work? How to engage with the viewers? Thanks so much! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skucera Posted March 2, 2016 Share #17 Posted March 2, 2016 Yeah, that'll work well. Good luck on your show. Please post links to any reviews in the press so we can share in your success. Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
friedeye Posted March 24, 2016 Share #18 Posted March 24, 2016 Really terrific stuff , Jose. I now have your blog tagged and will be following - as I'm sure will many others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekindangen Posted March 24, 2016 Share #19 Posted March 24, 2016 Great photos! And I like the background story. Short but sweet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themilkman Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share #20 Posted May 29, 2016 Hey everyone, I completely forgot to tell you- Lets share instagrams! mine is @josealvarado Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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