I am Martin Parr

[mrtoml]

I went to see this a couple of days ago.



Even though I do not particularly like his style I thought it was a good documentary. And he's certainly an interesting character.

 

[robert blu]

I'm too not so sure about his style, if I like it or not. Sometimes I do, sometimes I do not!
For sure he is an intersting photographer who developed his own vision and has something to tell us about photography.
Thanks for the link.
Did you watch it on a streaming service or in a movie theater? I never heard about it in the country where I live.

 

[mrtoml]

I'm too not so sure about his style, if I like it or not. Sometimes I do, sometimes I do not!
For sure he is an intersting photographer who developed his own vision and has something to tell us about photography.
Thanks for the link.
Did you watch it on a streaming service or in a movie theater? I never heard about it in the country where I live.

I saw it in a theatre. I think it has only just been released in the UK.

 

[Timmyjoe]

As soon as the word "Disruptor" flashed on the screen, I was instantly, "I'm Out!"

SO SICK of that B.S.

Best,
-Tim

 

[Dogman]

Not my style but he is excellent at what he does. I love The Last Resort. I'm also happy to see Parr still getting around despite his obvious mobility issues.




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[Muggins]

I'm reasonably certain I don't get most of his photos, but every now and then one really lands. I love the ice cream booth photo from "The Last Resort" - it's the lad whose face shows he's just realised there's more to life than ice cream that makes it for me.

I did also enjoy his Oxford photobook as he was an outsider looking in much as I was, teetering on the edge of the university, and I did spot a couple of people I know well enough to stop and chat to which always helps.

 

[Dogman]

Good story on Parr here:

‘Photography is therapy for me’: Martin Parr on humour, holidaying and life behind the lens

He has a prolific career and extensive portfolio, with his images of British life especially iconic. At 72, he tells Miranda Sawyer, he’s still thinking about what to shoot next

www.theguardian.com

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[Ororaro]

Just down my Parisian rbb the other day…
A fine bookstore with a collection curated by Parr.

 

[x-ray]

I'm too not so sure about his style, if I like it or not. Sometimes I do, sometimes I do not!
For sure he is an intersting photographer who developed his own vision and has something to tell us about photography.
Thanks for the link.
Did you watch it on a streaming service or in a movie theater? I never heard about it in the country where I live.

 

[chuckroast]

I went to see this a couple of days ago.



Even though I do not particularly like his style I thought it was a good documentary. And he's certainly an interesting character.

Thanks, I'll look for it when it hits one of the usual streaming sources.

I'd not heard of him so I took a look at some of his work. It seems ... kitchy and what we might see in a family holiday album, albeit well executed. But, it's always good to get other viewpoints.

 

[WoodallP]

When I was young I went to Teddy Gray’s sweet shop in Dudley UK. As times moved on I went back and bought 7 pound (approx 3 kilo) boxes of Jelly Babies for my university pals. I was so amazed when MP chose Teddy Gray’s as a subject for a film and photo shoot.



Still go back for a nibble and a bit of pineapple rock!

 

[Rick Waldroup]

I really like Parr's photography. It very much reminds me of William Eggleston's work. Parr's use of color and his use of a flash in a lot of his photographs really makes them pop and also turns them into some of the most beautiful and interesting snapshots I have ever seen. I look forward to seeing the documentary.

 

[Retro-Grouch]

I've always thought that his vision is very dark, but done up in a candy coating. Once the coating dissolves, it goes off in your mind like a bomb.
There's much more to his work than what you see at a glance!

 

[Out to Lunch]