A Week with Jay Maisel in Paris

As they stroll the streets, cathedrals, and cafes, with cameras always at the ready, Jay shares his thoughts on everything from why you shouldn't have a plan to what gesture means to him, and all the while Scott asks the questions that keeps Jay delving deeper into each topic. This class will challenge the way you think about your photography and leave you itching to head out into the street.

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Jay Maisel

Release Date: 2012-09-05

Lessons

Introduction

<p>Join Scott as he introduces the class and meets up with Jay where they discuss what is so special about shooting in Paris.</p>

Duration: 5 mins 32 seconds

The Hardest Thing is to Not Plan

<p>Jay likes to go out not knowing what he&#039;s going to shoot for the day and let the adventure happen.</p>

Duration: 12 mins 45 seconds

Gesture

<p>Everything in the world has gesture, and Jay delves into what gesture means to him.</p>

Duration: 12 mins 16 seconds

Be Your Most Severe Critic

<p>Jay and Scott discuss how to know when you have something good.</p>

Duration: 12 mins 30 seconds

Being Open

<p>Creating unique and original photographs can come from being open to whatever presents itself before you.</p>

Duration: 16 mins 41 seconds

You Have to Do It Because You Love It

<p>Jay heads out shooting with just the video team and shares his thoughts on everything from art to working with models.</p>

Duration: 20 mins 11 seconds

Study the Masters

<p>Jay is a firm believer that studying the work of the masters of painting changes the way you see the world, and shows you what has worked in two dimensional art throughout the ages.</p>

Duration: 20 mins 26 seconds

French Photographers that Have Inspired

<p>Jay discusses the French photographers that have inspired him, and then answers questions sent in to Scott.</p>

Duration: 13 mins 2 seconds

Street Shooting

<p>Street shooting is something that happens when you are in an environment where you have no control.</p>

Duration: 9 mins 22 seconds

Conclusion

<p>Jay and Scott wrap up the class and say farewell to Paris.</p>

Duration: 2 mins 34 seconds