The Sartorialist Interviews Legendary Photographer Steve McCurry about His Process (Video)

They discuss lighting and portraiture on the fly.

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Fashion photographer Scott Schuman, also know as the The Sartorialist, talks with legendary Magnum photographer Steve McCurry who is known for a famous picture of a young Afghan girl that appeared in National Geographic. Both masters of their craft, their interview offers plenty of insight that will make any creative reassess their methodology. The segments, lasting 2-4 minutes long, explore how McCurry performs photography all around the world and what challenges new locations present. They analyze lighting techniques, portraiture on the fly, cultural codes, and how to constantly present quality work throughout the years. You can view the first two clips below and you can follow these links for the third, fourth, and fifth.

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