Mary Ellen Mark might be one of the most influential photographers ever to have lived. Under her lens, the unseen and unheard stories of society were brought to light. Her storytelling has forever changed the course of street and documentary photography. This video is about capturing iconic images, the life of Mary Ellen Mark, and why serious photographers were captivated by her ability to reveal the extraordinary in the ordinary, giving voice to the voiceless.
The books used in the video:
Mary Ellen Mark on the Portrait and the Moment: The Photography Workshop Series (I of the best book on portraits in my opinion) - https://amzn.to/3SIXwbo
Mary Ellen Mark: The Book of Everything - https://amzn.to/46t6RHs
Clips used in video by Alldayeveryday - Everybody Street: Mary Ellen Mark - https://bit.ly/3SWQRu2
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More photography content: https://aboutphotography.blog
00:00 - Who is Mary Ellen Mark?
01:09 - Early Life and Career
01:56 - Major Projects in the 1960s
04:13 - 1970s
09:21 - 1980s
14:36 - 1990s
15:29 - 2000s
18:05 - Final Thoughts