Anton CORBIJN - A Lesson In Intoxicating And Striking Photography
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From starting out as a young photographer in the late 1970’s when he photographed bands like Joy Division and Cabaret Voltaire, he has gone on to become a world famous and ‘house photographer’ to both U2 and Depeche Mode.
Looking at his photographs throughout the decades is a great way to improve your own photography. Through out his career Anton has developed a style, look and feel to his work that is unique and instantly recognizable.
““For me N.M.E. was a very big thing. When I first came to the United Kingdom I started taking pictures for them and I became their main photographer for five years, and that's really been the basis of everything I've been doing since.””
Photography and rock music are intrinsically linked. Perhaps no other photographer working today is more linked to music than Anton Corbjin. His gritty black and white photography perfectly encapsulated the post punk ethos and this style has been carried over to his work directing both music videos and feature films.
Born in Holland, he is the son of a Protestant minister and moved to London in the late 1970’s to pursue his dream of becoming a rock and roll photographer. From a brief 5 minute photoshoot with Joy Division his career blossomed and he soon found himself working for the N.M.E (New Musical Express).
This ‘Greats Of Photography’ Episode will give you an introduction to the amazing photography of Anton Corbijn.
Anton Corbijn: Famouz: Photographs 1975-88
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Control (Film directed by Corbijn about Joy Division and Ian Curtis)
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Don't forget the important contribution of Anton's printer, Mike Spry, who worked with him throughout. Mike set up and ran Downtown Darkroom in Waterloo for many years and was a pioneer of lith printing. (Embarrassingly, I cannot recall the name of Mike's business partner and fellow printer with whom he set up the darkroom - apologies.) So many of Anton's images were printed by Mike using this lith printing technique, as can be seen from the excellent selection of images in this video. The grainy look and strong contrast are typical of this fascinating but hard to control technique where exposure and development time can both be manipulated to affect the end result, the print being pulled from the dev at just the right moment! Mike liked to lith print on graded paper favouring Oriental Seagull grade 4 (if memory serves). The look of lith prints changed somewhat when manufacturers were forced to remove the tiny amounts of cadmium that were in the emulsion. I recall that when Mike retired he carried on printing for Anton. Mike's printing is an integral part of Anton's work and should not be overlooked.
Chris, that's a great insight you shared there. I wasn't aware that Antons work was printed like this. That kind of info only comes from these stories that are shared like this. It's been great to not only to be able to share these photographers with others, but also get comments like yours that so greatly enrich my own experiences.
I wonder if there isn't an episode about printers somewhere. Like the guy who did the 'In The American West' prints and has a few copies he claims Avedon gifted him. Which of course the Avedon Estate contests, and there's no mention of them in the studio diary. Link is in my Avedon video.
@@ThePhotographicEye There is a beautiful & fascinating book by Charlotte Cotton called Fashion Image Revolution, published by Prestel, examining the artistry of Brian Dowling of BDI printers. Brian printed all of Anton's colour photographs, as well as many other wonderful photographer's work from the late '80s onwards. í would highly recommend it as a beguiling insight into the art of a genius craftsman.
@@ThePhotographicEye I would love to see a video about the printers - they are often the unsung heroes of many famous photographs. In the modern age we tend to assume that photographer has personally done each step of the process, from image to (print), but the reality is many famous photographers, like Corbijn, had others print their work for them. I came here to point out that most of Corbijn's photos are printed in lith (by Spry), but I see Chris Percevel beat me to it (to be fair, I just found this video today). I can absolutely tell a Corbijn/Spry photograph now because I'm so well aware of his work, but I first came to know him through his use of infrared photography (esp for U2) and lith prints. Those warm tones and inky blacks are the surest giveaway.
Thank you for the knowledge…!
Showing youtubers how it’s done. Simple, well researched and engaging.
And with the occasional technical blips!
a giant influence on my work and aesthetic.
Oh man...do i ever adore Depeche mode, even after 30 years! Corbijn is intrinsically 'them' and he was so influential on their look, style and promotion.
Thanks! I still love all his photography and I’m only missing one or two of his books, hint hint...
Wow! What a wonderful discovery for me. Thank you so much.
Thanks for this video! As a photographer I´ve always admired Anton´s work- it doesn´ t get much better than this...And the videos he did for Depeche Mode back in the day...OMG! I really cannot say I´ve seen anything as good since. Maybe it´s nostalgia/ midlife crisis...but the work has a soul.
Couldn't agree more Petr.
I was a big fan of U2 & Anton’s images drew me in. Until watching this video I didn’t know anything about the photographer who made those images. I love this channel I’m sure it will make me a better photographer.
Again big thank you , wonderful and grateful for your love of photography and introduce those who show the way . Love it
Cheers
I love how classy and professional your thumbnails look here. The red line with the pic on the background looks sophisticated. Your channel feels different, like a photo school!
Thanks for another great video exposing me to the work of some truly brilliant photographers 👍
Have admired, nay loved Anton's work since the late 70's, as a photographer and musician/music lover I could see both great style and artistry in his extremely individual work. He took pictures of the bands I loved, on top of this his work ethic would put any other photographer to shame!
It’s an absolute pleasure to listen to you 😊 I am learning so much from your channel. 🙏🏽 THANK YOU
I love this, thank you for this video. I've been a fan of Corbijn's work even before I knew who he was because of his work in music. I've been a musician since about the age of 5, even before becoming a photographer, and I only found out later in life when I started learning about photography that he'd actually captured many of the photos I knew very well from bands I greatly admired in my youth and to this day.
Thanks for sharing your story Tye. Like you I found his photography through the bands I loved - specifically DM IIRC. The icing on the cake was that at photoshoot I found Goth and of course Anton photographed some excellent figures in that movement - (though not strictly Goth - Joy Division, Bixa, The Cramps, Nick Cave etc.)
Fascinating presentation. Up until a few days ago I had been extremely dismissive of his work and only today started to re-examine his body of work in attempt to delve a bit deeper into his look. Oh, and your sound is out of sync from around 5.56 onwards. God I just love your short talks, they always leave me wanting more. Hope you’re having a wonderful summer!
the out of sink audio hit me like a bullet at 5.56, it was so jarring
@@alexsmart5452 5.56 and bullets are god's gift to mankind
Outstanding !! 👍
Thank you, Alex, for such a brilliant video on someone who's quickly becoming one of my favorite photographers :)
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. Anton was one of my first real favourites!
A superb introduction to this amazing photographer. Thank you Alex.
My pleasure!
Anton Saved my life with his style. He made the images I loved to see. And one thing is very important. Most of his images where made with only one camera and one lens. And he was lucky that the errors that happend during his shootings turned out to be the opportunities later during printing. And one thing is also very important. Tanking the images is one thing, but Anton found a fine printing artist that turned his photography into the next level. Most of these pictures are toned and refined over and over again in the darkroom and beyond. So one step beyond. His effect shoots at the end of the 80s are so good. Every book he does is pure art. Take care and thanxs for the insides. Peter
It's interesting how image quality pays no part in the impact of the photographs. This is really quite refreshing in the clinical near perfect digital world we now live in.
Pixel peeping has it's place, but nothing can take the place of the content of the photograph.
Just love those quotes… Thanks for introducing me to his works. Top!
My pleasure! I love his work, glad you do too.
This is a captivating upload.
think I'll watch it again.
Pleasure watching, thank you 👍 keep up the good work..
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video and for me getting the chance to reminisce about the work of Anton. Not only was he a huge inspiration for me and one of the reasons i started shooting more seriously and going off to Photography school, but he was also almost solely responsible for me starting out and to this day being in love with Monochrome and especially highly grained films and images. If i had to choose one film or style of imagery its always something like Trix or something grainier and to push it and shoot in a documentary style even though i make portraits.
I did not hurt that i followed the same kind of bands back in the day as Anton also photographed, that made it even more cool to me when i was a youngster :) I managed to see one of his earlier exhibitions here in Stockholm many years ago, but i always keep a look out for him returning again and maybe having the chance to speak to him and tell him how much his photography has meant for me :)
/Martin.
Thank you for sharing...I knew the work, but never knew the man's name...Love the sharing of photography knowledge...thank you
kudoos, a humble and i think very correct description of Antons qualitiies
My first inspiration was Bill Brandt. I was brought up in a home with no art, no books etc. A Brandt Sheffield photo made a huge impact, I can still remember the excitement through my body at the emotional possibility of art, aged about 8. Anton Corbijn's work had a similar effect on me years later. He's a pure photographer to my eye. Thank you for this, I enjoy your podcasts a lot.
Thanks for being here.
My fave photographer. Thanks for this video
My pleasure!
Thank you for this video. Really interesting to learn about these photographers, how they developed their signature styles and how those styles have been shaped by the circumstances of the surrounding environment.
Glad to hear you're enjoying all these videos. Quite a lot of them have little stories in them I've picked up over the years.
@@ThePhotographicEye Your videos are a breath of fresh air. I regret I have never looked into photography from this perspective before, but like many I'm glad I found your channel!
Peter Forsgard has briefly mentioned you today in his live session with Robin Wong. They are more into technical content, however they seem to have formed a sort of CZcams community between m43 photographers. Might be an idea to create session or collaborate on inspirational topics for aspiring photographers. They did mention at some point that as content creators there are only so many technical tips they can share and at times finding new ideas for videos is somewhat of a challenge. 😉 (Not exact quote of course)
Thank you for this very thoughtful look at Anton Corbijn's photography. I'm a big fan and have some of his books, but still your commentary made me look at his images in a slightly different, more detailed way.
I've loved his photos of Joy Division since I was a kid - timeless and I would still be proud of work like that!
Superb video and subject. An homage to the unique creative spirit found in humans.
Many thanks!
Brilliant video. Thank you
Funny thing I just took some "differential focus" photos this afternoon! Love his work and very inspired :) Thank you for a great video!!
You are so welcome!
Bonkers video and my fav photographer/video/Depeche Modes 4th member..
Another wonder video, thanks so much !!!
Thanks again!
I so admire your work here Alex. What a poetic tribute to Anton's art.
For me at least it's such a persuasive reminder to follow my own voice/vision/path in photography and not be so restrained & constrained by the technical qualities of the images. It's the passion not the pixels.
One final point. In another video, you mentioned the modern obsession with the fallacy that the "latest camera gear" will improve one's images. I think the same can be said of software. We're bombarded by the various apps & programs & presets that are going to "transform our images" when so many times they serve more to polish the t*rd, as the saying goes.....
I appreciate what you do so much
Thanks Ryan, glad you like them
Highly informative and very entertaining well done
Glad you enjoyed it!
I enjoying this video so much. One thing I learn was .. grainy or noise is nothing to compare to great sharp emotionaly photographs .. thanks sir for light me up
Thanks for watching
Before your time, but you may want to look at the work of Jim Marshall. I recommend the book, "The Haight: Love, Rock and Revolution." I may be partial since I was in San Francisco for the summer of love!
To me, Marshall's photos often look like a 2nd picture after the subject has posed and thinks the shoot is done - like an exhalation after they've been holding their breath.
Thank you very much for this.
It's my pleasure
Great appraisal! Cheers
Thanks for watching!
Great introduction to a fantastic photographer. I had no idea he was responsible for so many of the images in my music collection!
That's kind of how I discovered him. Thanks for the comment.
Loving your channel.
Glad you enjoy it!
Alex to self, “Time for Anton’s video. Better not shave.” 😆
Just recently came upon your videos. You're doing a good job with them.
Very minor input if you're looking for any is if you show a quote, hold it just a tad longer on screen.
I see over in the side bar you have another one on Desiree Dolron. That isn't someone that I know of, like Anton Corbijn, but I'll head over to see what you have to say about her.
Thanks, glad you like them.
This was an early video and I was still getting to grips with the balance :D
Surreal 📷🎩just luck he was invited to meet Joy Division, it is a mix of images and moodiness that you see in all bands back in the late 1970s/early 80s
He captured musicians in a way of tension
The colour magazines wanted glory and glamour
Anton, saw taking pictures in a odd way, that suited bands style to be stuck with 👁️🙍
Great. An icon.
Indeed
Great snippets of information. I initially knew of Anton only through his association with David Sylvian.
Mik, I'll confess I had to look up who David Sylvian is. I know of Japan, but not the members. What was the association?
@@ThePhotographicEye Anton directed one of his videos in 1984. Check out The ink in the well.
Anton has signed my Leica M8, I cherish that camera!
Great talk, thanks🐳
Glad it was helpful!
I've been a long time can of Depeche Mode and the only four programme I've ever bought, from the Violator tour, is all his great photos.
I personally adore the documentary he made about depeche mode
I met Anton Corbijn in London in 1998 while I was studying Photography in Edinburgh.
Very interesting.. thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
A mate of mine went to a exhibition of Anton in Manchester about
2000 ?
I believe new order recorded the soundtrack for it, no title ?
It was quite a long instrumental as I got it on tape version
It may have been released on cd?
Bravo🇫🇷❤️🇫🇷
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i'm glad you did this cvhannel...he and Alessio Albi are my favorites photographers
My pleasure!
Don't forget to watch your export before uploading to CZcams.
an old video with a rookie mistake in there :D
Best I remember you could change the ASA (or ISO as it is known today) on my Konica 35mm simply by spinning the little film speed dial. So, I don't know why could not have used a slower film speed and spun the dial up. Just something that stuck out in my mind. Great stuff SUBBED and starting your vids from the beginning. OOPS! never mind I realize that would have only reduced not increased the exposure so he would have had to spin the dial down and it only went so far...........
Bedankt
Thanks Ron
thanks ever so much that’s awesome to hear
A good start for all who are interested in AC - but no word about his career as a video and feature film director?? His first movie CONTROL is about Ian Curtis and JD! In great black and white! Then: THE AMERICAN with George Clooney, A MOST WANTED MAN with Philip Seymour Hoffman and LIFE with Robert Pattinson and Dane Dehaan (as James Dean)
Brilliant content as always.
Could you please do a video about Pierre Bourdieu. I know he was mainly a sociologist but his photography background had a lot to do with the shaping of his thinking. I would like to see what you think of his photography work In Algeria.
I'll check it out. Thanks ever so much for your comment Yassine.
Pushed B&W film stock.
Anton Corbin is a talented photographer and film maker. Joy Division were lucky to have been photographed by him.
Along with a lot of other bands...
Sequencing is a bit off but the content leads me to want more .
It was an early video and I made a booboo in the post edit. Thanks for the comment
Your audio is out in some parts of your programme.
Hi Nicholas. Thanks, I'm aware of it, it's one of my first videos. Alas, YT doesn't let you reupload videos so you can make edits.
@@ThePhotographicEye Thank you for taking the time today. 🙏🏼
Dear CZcams, I ALWAYS skip the ads.
Let's not ignore all the symbolism in his work too
Only the very lucky get to shoot awesome bands!
Right time, right place and an awful lot of hard work too I'll bet!
He created his own opportunities though - blagging the Joy Division shoot for example, when he must've been pretty young. He's got a lot of front, and he obviously gets on well with all these people he's photographed numerous times over the years, some of whom must be very tricky to deal with at times. Both are essential, as well as knowing how to point the camera, to get to the level he's at..
Yep, I think it's safe to say he gets along well with them.
Apparently though he barely spoke with Ian Curtis and the rest of Joy Division because his English was so poor at the time.
Did you see the episode on Edward Steichen? When he was Director of Photography at MoMA a 14 year old Stephen Shore blagged a meeting to show his folio to Steichen!! 14 years old! Thats more front than Southend, as they say.
@@ThePhotographicEye Subscribed! Look forward to an Arnold Newman vid.
@@00sinders Added to the list!
Thanks for the sub, glad you like the channel
Push Tri x to 1600, develop in hc110 . Lith print in the darkroom.
Didn't think I'd enjoy Corbijn's style or a video showcasing it. Preconceptions are often bollocks like that. Thanks
Nice narrative but did you realise the cutaways are missing in some of the video
Hi Garo. Yeah, this is an old video that had a few rookie mistakes in it :D
Thanks for watching
@@ThePhotographicEye Cool, enjoyed your review
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The picture of Kate Bush is so very her.
his pictures would have been destroyed in any of the new photography forums i ever was since the 2000s got passed. :D
They have their own little worlds and we and others have ours.
Is it just me or is the video and audio completely out of sync in many places?
Yes, it seems it is and for some reason no one mentions it. Alex (the person presenting) must have had some render issues of this video and never noticed it. Apart from that, I find this a wonderfully informative and thoroughly enjoyable piece.
Possibly an off-topic comment, but while
the rest of the comment seems to be cut off Shane. :(
@@ThePhotographicEye thanks! I don't know what's going on but I'm having problems with YT. I'll try again.
Possibly an off-topic comment, but while Corbijn is a very good photographer, he's a GREAT director of drama. "A Most Wanted Man" and "The American" are both wonderful films - meticulously made with wonderful performances and beautifully shot.
Oh its that Guy that made the Depeche Mode Videos during the 1990 ies
Nicki Minaj disliked the video.
Her loss :)
Every time I listen about Antoan I find something new and reveling. Knowing that he "forced" depeche mode members to make video for the one of the best songs ever... Enjoy the silence... Instead of climbing on the roof of the WORLD TRADE CENTER which was their original idea for video. Thanks to God they swallowed their EGO and they went to Scotland... The rest is the history. Also... He is responsible for dramatically changing hair style of Metallicas leading vocal James Hatfield...
Anton Corbijn is Dutch (not British like you seem to suggest!!!) and he started his career in his native Netherlands. You never even once mentioned this. Why?
I love your series. Please be sure to include artist of color and ethnicity. I don’t want your efforts to be discounted as too male and too white.
I like abstract works but not abstract striking faces, looks. I feel nothing but tired looking at this. All due respect ..