The Jamel Shabazz Story: Street Photography Visionary
Channel: CARTY
Date: 2023-05-07

One of the deepest dives on Jamel Shabazz's life and work. Join me, as I sit down one on one with the Legendary Street Photographer to discuss his 50-year career capturing the vibrant culture through Street Photography in New York City. From his early days taking photos on the subway all the way to being one of the most exhibited and published street photographers we know today. In this insightful interview,  Shabazz shares his journey of turning his passion for photography into a successful career. Through his lens, he documented the style, culture, and social issues of the time. Join me as I interview this talented visionary and learn how he's used his divine gift to make the world a better place. 

Thumbnail Image: Jamel Shabazz: http://instagram.com/jamelshabazz/

0:00 We as Visionaries have been Given a Divine Gift
0:20 Jamel Shabazz is a New York, Born Photographer
1:36 Father's Powerful Influence 
4:15 Stylish Brooklyn Gangs & A Gang Photographer
5:25 Kodak Instamatics and Photographing Friends
6:48 the Summer of 1980
8:11 Drug Dealer and the Omega Enlarger
8:35 Discovering a new Voice through a Visual Diary
10:31 Creating Bonds through Photography
11:32 Returning to a City at War
13:06 Early Colour Work and Building Relationships
13:53 Photography was never about Money 
14:38 Being in the Jails
15:46 One meeting with no appointment changed it all
17:28 Working with Publications led to this
18:23 Back in the Days and Powerhouse
19:51 Timelines align - George Pitts Vibe Magazine Story
21:24 Not getting hired - Stolen Essence
22:55 Creating opportunities
24:25 Three Generations - How Shabazz and Carty met
26:56 Jamel's Love for Toronto
30:14 at Carty's Studio for the first time
31:36 One shot One Kill
33:30 Alecia Keys session
34:41 the Contact Sheets are Proof
35:07 I love Group shots
36:16 Transitioning to Digital
37:05 It's all about the Clients needs
37:56 Stand-ins (this blew my mind and is genius)
39:23 Puma, GodFather of Harlem and Real Budgets
40:16 Signature Style right there on the Monitor
40:40 Everyone from Cast to Crew gets this treatment
41:23 Gordon Parks Influence
42:26 Do you Remember when I told you this?
44:10 Shabazz' Advice for the Emerging Photographer
46:53 Visual Alchemist 
48:31 Using the Word I
49:51 Have a Foundation
50:50 a Broader Strategy for selling work
51:59 For a new Photographer Starting out
54:10 The Future of Photography
55:45 Healing Power of Photography
1:01:40 Jamel Shabazz' inspirational Final thoughts

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