Masters of Photography recently offered up a free webinar with Joel Meyerowtiz if you sign up. Find details here.

”Joel Meyerowitz is an American street, portrait and landscape photographer. He began photographing in color in 1962 and was an early advocate of the use of color during a time when there was significant resistance to the idea of color photography as serious art. In the early 1970s he taught photography at the Cooper Union in New York City.”

The webinar dives into Joel’s history and photography as well as discovering his methods, techniques and stories in his making photographs. During 50 minutes, Joel will discuss:

• Discovering your identity as an artist

• Meeting and being inspired by Robert Frank and Henri Cartier Bresson

• Working on the streets

• The stories behind some of his iconic images

• Ideas and advice to help you “see” and improve your own photography

I don’t want to gate keep - it’s an engaging introduction to his methods offers valuable insights. The session, hosted by Chris Ryan, highlights Meyerowitz's approach to street and landscape photography, reflecting his five decades of experience in the field.

The webinar emphasises the importance of developing a personal photographic identity, trusting instincts, and the interplay of light and composition. Meyerowitz shares anecdotes and practical tips, including his methods for interacting with people on the streets to capture natural, compelling images.

The session serves as a teaser for his more in-depth courses available via Masters of Photography Masterclass online course, where he further expands on themes like street photography, still life, and portraiture.