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Why “Good Photos” Don’t Matter – Alec Soth Explains
YouTube Video Martin Kaninsky 11/4/25 YouTube Video Martin Kaninsky 11/4/25

Why “Good Photos” Don’t Matter – Alec Soth Explains

What makes a photo truly meaningful? In this video, Alec Soth shares why chasing style can be dangerous and why finding your voice matters so much more. YouTube Video

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Advice for Young Artists: Alec Soth on Finding Joy in Creative Chaos and Experimentation
Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25 Photography Book Spotlight Martin Kaninsky 11/3/25

Advice for Young Artists: Alec Soth on Finding Joy in Creative Chaos and Experimentation

Even the most accomplished artists feel like beginners sometimes. Drawing from years of experience and his visits to art programs across the United States, Soth offers a rare glimpse into the struggles and joys of making art at any stage of life. Photography Book Spotlight

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Best Advice for Young Photographers: 5 Lessons From Alec Soth You Can Apply Today
Photography Lessons Martin Kaninsky 4/24/25 Photography Lessons Martin Kaninsky 4/24/25

Best Advice for Young Photographers: 5 Lessons From Alec Soth You Can Apply Today

The difference between an average photo and a great one isn’t just about technique or expensive gear. It’s about the way you approach the world, what you choose to notice, and how you capture it. Photography Lessons

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The Story of ‘Accidental’ Selfie - How Alec Soth Crafted an ‘Accident’ on Purpose
Photography Stories Martin Kaninsky 4/5/25 Photography Stories Martin Kaninsky 4/5/25

The Story of ‘Accidental’ Selfie - How Alec Soth Crafted an ‘Accident’ on Purpose

Alec Soth’s ‘accidental’ selfie was a deliberate experiment. He spent 90 minutes carefully setting up a shot that looked like a mistake. Every detail—the lighting, the colors, the framing—was adjusted with precision. The result? Story Behind The Photograph

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Louis Stettner

“I have never been interested in photographs based solely on aesthetics, divorced from reality. I also doubt very much whether this is possible.”

Louis Faurer
Louis Faurer

“I have an intense desire to record life as I see it, as I feel it.”

Jan Groover
Jan Groover

“Formalism is everything.”

Sam Haskins
Sam Haskins

“All too frequently the amateur will purchase a fine modern camera and proceed to use it for making the most elementary simple snapshots. This surely is like playing ‘Chopsticks’ on a concert grand piano.”

Lee Friedlander
Lee Friedlander

"Photography is like fishing. You go out, and sometimes you catch something."


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