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Described as ‘a chronicler of our age’, Parr has developed an international reputation for his innovative imagery, his approach to social documentary and his input to photographic culture within the UK and abroad. As part of the collaboration with Wex, his work will continue to focus on building a photographic collective celebrating British talent. He will continue to help others break into the industry, using his Foundation’s work as an example.
“I've had a relationship with Wex Photo Video for quite a while now. Whenever I want a piece of gear, we always go to them. You feel that they understand the photographer and are on the photographer's side. They want to help them. It's a fantastic company and I am very happy to continue this relationship with them. ”
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Martin Paar | The Wex Ambassador Network
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which photographer/filmmaker most inspires you, and why?
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Before college I had seen the work of Bill Brandt and Cartier Bresson, as well as seeing copies of Creative Camera magazine with images by Frank and Friedlander and Winogrand. However it was while I was at college that Bill Jay came round and showed the work of Tony Ray-Jones and this for me was a real moment of inspiration. I am a great fan of the work that emerged from the Becher school, indeed these photographers changed the way in which the art world viewed photography from a marginal activity to being a central player and I guess we all benefit from this. I also like contemporaries such as Lorca Di Corcia, Paul Shambroom, Joan Fontcuberta and many photographers from Japan. There are many of my colleagues in Magnum I admire like Bruce Gilden, Alec Soth, Gilles Perres and Jim Goldberg.
- What one piece of advice would you offer to people starting out in your industry?
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Good photography can emerge when you make a good connection to a subject. So part of the skill is to find the right subject and to then get involved in a very thorough and meaningful way with this, and the excitement of this discovery and process can be the starting point for a good project.
- What is the best shooting tip you've ever received?
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Hard work and failure are the keys to success
Described as ‘a chronicler of our age’, Parr has developed an international reputation for his innovative imagery, his approach to social documentary and his input to photographic culture within the UK and abroad. As part of the collaboration with Wex, his work will continue to focus on building a photographic collective celebrating British talent. He will continue to help others break into the industry, using his Foundation’s work as an example.
“I've had a relationship with Wex Photo Video for quite a while now. Whenever I want a piece of gear, we always go to them. You feel that they understand the photographer and are on the photographer's side. They want to help them. It's a fantastic company and I am very happy to continue this relationship with them. ”
Kit List
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which photographer/filmmaker most inspires you, and why?
-
Before college I had seen the work of Bill Brandt and Cartier Bresson, as well as seeing copies of Creative Camera magazine with images by Frank and Friedlander and Winogrand. However it was while I was at college that Bill Jay came round and showed the work of Tony Ray-Jones and this for me was a real moment of inspiration. I am a great fan of the work that emerged from the Becher school, indeed these photographers changed the way in which the art world viewed photography from a marginal activity to being a central player and I guess we all benefit from this. I also like contemporaries such as Lorca Di Corcia, Paul Shambroom, Joan Fontcuberta and many photographers from Japan. There are many of my colleagues in Magnum I admire like Bruce Gilden, Alec Soth, Gilles Perres and Jim Goldberg.
- What one piece of advice would you offer to people starting out in your industry?
-
Good photography can emerge when you make a good connection to a subject. So part of the skill is to find the right subject and to then get involved in a very thorough and meaningful way with this, and the excitement of this discovery and process can be the starting point for a good project.
- What is the best shooting tip you've ever received?
-
Hard work and failure are the keys to success