Watched this last week will running on the treadmill late last week. Interesting interview/session. I am a hobbiest photographer and seen what I do change or go through phases. Always experimenting with end results. The last few years I have shot digital and film, along with color and black/white. With color I have been trending more towards brighter colors and less contrast, but never considered it as a pastel pallet. For black/white the opposite with a much greater contrast preferring deeper blacks and brighter whites.
Fabulous interview, Josh. I've been a big fan of Teresa's for a while, so it's good to see an in-depth interview like this. I would definitely like to see you two shoot together to see the similarities and differences.
I'm a black and white photographer, but her style is something that I admire a lot! Nice interview. (Btw I also bought her work through Setanta Books)...
Josh, Excellent interview. You have over-the-top talent as an interviewer. Probing questions and then you let her talk (so many RU-vidrs keep interrupting their subject, it is so maddening). Great job all around. I would like to see more similar interviews. Thank you.
Hi Richard, you’re way too kind, I think a lot of it is that I’ve know Teresa for a few years, I’m much less confident chatting to people I don’t know very well. Anyway, thank you very much it’s much appreciated and thank you for watching - Josh
One of the best - personable - interviews I have seen Josh. Great work. And speaking of work, ms. Freitas imagery is excellent. Puts real background into the print story in Framelines. Thankyou!
Excelente entrevista. A ética da Teresa transparece, tal como na harmonia da cor que escolhe para nos mostrar o mundo. Como se o pincel mágico com que isola a beleza em cada frame nos tocasse também.
Can we do a follow up with her about how she got to be paid to travel abroad to photograph for brands? Especially just off an IG page? Everyone is saying that's impossible and those jobs don't exist anymore. I need the details and how I can do that too please. :)
I think sometimes people rely too much on creating a style in editing, instead of creating an interesting image. If you make photos that have been over edited, by changing colour or contrast, black and white, would the image still be interesting? Style should be defined by composition rather than a cool colour filter imo.
Agreed. The world is evolving so quickly that there is plenty to document. If you approach photography from a story and documentary perspective, your style is irrelevant because it will shape on its own. Your style is like your personality, it should come out and evolve on its own, shaped through life experiences.
what a thoutful and inspiring conversation! I've been a fan of Teresa Freitas for a long time and it's always great to hear her and learn a bit more from her. ☺And Josh too, of course! :D
Wow, Teresa’s work was new to me and it’s absolutely fabulous. Went straight to the store to buy one of the books. Great interview. Thank you, Teresa and Josh.
Really enjoyed the interview, very inspiring. If it makes you feel any better Josh I bought your presets but refrained from using them after a while as it felt like I was ripping you off too much! Still searching for 'my style' but I guess that's half the fun.
These are fantastic, valuable, helpful conversations! It's especially great as a reader of Framelines Magazine to first be introduced to her work via the magazine, then get a deeper understanding of it via the interview. Thanks Josh and Teresa!
No “pphwaattttsups”, no random shots of black coffee in slowmo, no brand positioning, no trying to be cool, no overproduction. Just two people passionate about photography talking about photography. Just finished work. It’s Friday evening. Life’s good. Thanks up the upload, good people.
I think the work that I've seen is awesome! I haven't watched the entire video yet, but all I can think about (and I probably shouldn't put Ms. Freitas in a box because she just mentioned how that wouldn't be a good thing but...) is a painter from Valencia Spain, Joaquin Sorolla. He used a lot of pastels as well, although his work may be a bit darker than hers. As I watch the rest of the video, I'm sure I'll be able to appreciate much more of her style than just this snippet.
