Street Life Jesse Marlow
Dec 8, 2022
Jesse Marlow, a multi-award-winning street photographer from Melbourne, shares his journey from early influences like graffiti and Subway Art to becoming a prominent figure in the street photography scene. He discusses the evolution of Melbourne's street character, the role of collectives in his artistic growth, and the impact of patience when developing a body of work. Marlow also emphasizes finding your voice in photography, the balance of creative integrity with commissions, and gives invaluable advice to aspiring photographers.
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Second City Born From Street Habits
- Many photos in Second City were shot between 1998 and 2004 while Jesse skipped classes to practice on the streets.
- The angel-wings photo was a spontaneous stop, taken after parking and waiting for the subject to pass.
Carry Your Camera, Don't Schedule Pressure
- Don’t force shooting blocks of time; carry your camera and shoot while living your life instead.
- Reduce pressure by accepting dry spells and photographing opportunistically when moments appear.
Let Work Mature Before Publishing
- Build bodies of work over years rather than rushing to post for social media algorithms.
- Let images sit and evolve before committing them to books or major projects.
