The Beginner Photography Podcast
Arts:Visual Arts
205: Gerard Exupery - The NYC Subway Project 1975-1985
Gerard Exupery is a New York photographer who just published his new book Subway 1975-1985 which is filled with photos from the New York subway system taken in the late 70s and early 80s. In this chat we talk about the flow of life that happens on the New Yor subway system and the challenged of capturing an era.
When Gerard knew photography was going to plan an important part of his life
The hardest part about photography to learn when he got started
What it was about the subway that captured Gerards attention
How to find the decisive moment while in the flow of live on the subway
Who are some of Gerards photography influences
How Gerard put together a long term project that spanned a decade
Some trouble Gerard got into while shooting in NYC in the late 70s
What the process was of choosing photos out of a decade worth of images to put into his book
What Advice Gerard would give to anyone wanting to take on a long term project
Resources:Gerard Exupery’s Website
Gerard Exerpery’s book Subway 1975-1985
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