Sage Sohier - A superpower to create intimacy

THIS VIDEO: An interviewer suggested that Sage Sohier’s superpower was her ability to capture a deep level of intimacy within the very short period of time in which she interacts with her subjects. That’s very true, she seems to possess a unique talent for being able to quickly gain people’s trust, put them at ease and then somehow diminish her presence. When you look at her photographs…often of groups of people, - you notice that her subjects appear genuinely preoccupied with activities unrelated to the camera. Anyone who’s photographed strangers, will know that there are a number of challenges that need to be overcome. Firstly, one has to break out of one’s own comfort zone and attempt to enter the private space of a stranger or strangers. Having achieved some form of access, one is then often confronted by blank looks as they expect one to somehow take control of the situation and pose them or tell them what to do. Inevitably, their actions look unnatural or forced and the pictures bear no relation to reality. Sohier gives us some insight into how she interacts with people – but it still doesn’t explain how she achieved such consistent relaxed authenticity. 1-on-1 MENTORING: https://graemewilliams.co.za/mentor-program/ Buymeacoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/graemewilliamsphoto ABOUT ME: The conversations focus on topics related to different aspects of photography including: art, documentary and photojournalism. The discussions explore the personal experiences of photographers and artists and how their work reflects both their internal and external landscape. During the past 30 years I have photographed in over 50 countries for magazines including National Geographic, Time, New York Times and Newsweek. I have held solo exhibitions in New York, London and Paris and my work is showcased in private and institutional art collections around the world. COPYRIGHT: The copyright for all images belongs to the photographer/s being discussed. WEBSITE: https://www.graemewilliams.co.za FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GraemeWilliamsPhotographer INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/williamsgraeme MUSIC: YouTube audio - Bleeker Street Blues - Chris Haugen VIDEO CLIPS:Artist Conversation with Sage Sohier & Christopher Rauschenberg, making complex photographs w Sage Sohier