"Remembering Brett Weston"

Shawn Dougherty · May 20, 2013

A new video with Kim Weston, John Sexton and Randy Efros reminiscing about their experiences with Brett Weston. This is a much watch for any fan of Brett. Apparently there will be two more installments! Enjoy. =)

Dead Link Removed

or

http://www.johnsexton.com/remembering_brett_weston.html

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9gx...edded&list=PLq0X7IqUWl0Am91Tw2vb5gQQgpEHZdjOb

Jeff Kubach · May 20, 2013

Great video! Thanks.

Jeff

jelke · May 20, 2013

i just found this one
http://vimeo.com/50887733

Rafal Lukawiecki · May 20, 2013

Thanks for sharing, I've enjoyed this video very much. I had the pleasure of spending a couple of hours with Kim Weston at Edward Weston's place in Carmel, when John Sexton took my group there in April. John is a great story teller, and both of those guys had quite a few great memories of Brett to share with us. I am looking forward to the next instalment. If any of you have a chance to pass through that part of the California coast, consider making an appointment for a visit, even just to see some of their superb prints.

Curt · May 20, 2013

Thank you! The contribution is greatly appreciated!

Renato Tonelli · May 21, 2013

Thank you - I really enjoyed their memories of Brett Weston.

Shawn Dougherty · May 22, 2013

Glad I was able to share this. Too good to pass up!

Michael, I have the Brett Weston, DVD. I especially enjoyed the audio interviews which are included. I would love to hear some of Sexton's Brett stories which might not have made the interview (surely there are some =) Also, two different Brett Weston biographies are out right now. One by John Charles Woods and another by Randy Efros. Both interesting and each paints a slightly different picture of the man than the other...

I was unclear about whether the next two installments would be an extension of this and feature Kim, John and Randy again or if there would be new contributors or something different entirely. I guess we'll find out in due time.

Shawn Dougherty · Jun 12, 2013

Shawn Dougherty said:
I was unclear about whether the next two installments would be an extension of this and feature Kim, John and Randy again or if there would be new contributors or something different entirely. I guess we'll find out in due time.

My understanding is that the next installment will again feature Kim, John and Randy as well as additional images. The time frame for release is still uncertain.
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Merg Ross · Jul 14, 2013

Shawn Dougherty said:
Also, two different Brett Weston biographies are out right now. One by John Charles Woods and another by Randy Efros. Both interesting and each paints a slightly different picture of the man than the other...

Shawn, that is true. Have you considered the motivations of the two authors, and why the picture of the man is different?

Best,
Merg

Shawn Dougherty · Jul 15, 2013

Merg Ross said:
Shawn, that is true. Have you considered the motivations of the two authors, and why the picture of the man is different?

Best,
Merg

Hey Merg! Hope you are doing well. I have given that a fair amount of thought, based on information in the biographies themselves and some other interviews I've read. It would seem the authors certainly had different experiences with Brett...

On another note, I listened to your Lenswork interview again a couple of weeks ago while working in the darkroom. It may be the best .99¢ I've ever spent. =)

Merg Ross · Jul 15, 2013

Shawn Dougherty said:
Hey Merg! Hope you are doing well. I have given that a fair amount of thought, based on information in the biographies themselves and some other interviews I've read. It would seem the authors certainly had different experiences with Brett...

On another note, I listened to your Lenswork interview again a couple of weeks ago while working in the darkroom. It may be the best .99¢ I've ever spent. =)

Hi Shawn, good to hear from you, all is well here.

I took a look at your new work, and some old. You have a very fine portfolio accumulated over a few years. Congratulations! I bet those contact prints are real gems. My early work, the first ten years, were all 4x5 contact prints. The small prints demand a close look. I have never understood the big print craze so often seen these days. I guess ink made it easier to go big, although Ansel was printing large in the 1950's; some mural size on commercial assignments. Of course, his subject matter did not suffer from being large.

Almost had forgotten the LensWork interview, glad you found something worthwhile in it.

Keep in touch.

Best,
Merg

Shawn Dougherty · Jul 15, 2013

Thank you so much, Merg. That means a great deal to me. I am a big fan of your work (and stories!)

For me, nothing quite compares to the intimacy of small, jewel like prints.

Best.
Shawn

Merg Ross said:
Hi Shawn, good to hear from you, all is well here.

I took a look at your new work, and some old. You have a very fine portfolio accumulated over a few years. Congratulations! I bet those contact prints are real gems. My early work, the first ten years, were all 4x5 contact prints. The small prints demand a close look. I have never understood the big print craze so often seen these days. I guess ink made it easier to go big, although Ansel was printing large in the 1950's; some mural size on commercial assignments. Of course, his subject matter did not suffer from being large.

Almost had forgotten the LensWork interview, glad you found something worthwhile in it.

Keep in touch.

Best,
Merg

Shawn Dougherty · Aug 22, 2013

Part 2 is up. Can't wait to watch this tonight!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q54z_NX2Ir0&feature=youtu.be

Shawn Dougherty · Aug 22, 2013

Looks like they moved the video for Part 1. Here is the new link for that as well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9gxDGWebdc

Merg Ross · Aug 24, 2013

Shawn Dougherty said:
Part 2 is up. Can't wait to watch this tonight!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q54z_NX2Ir0&feature=youtu.be

Shawn, thanks for the reminder.

Best,
Merg

Shawn Dougherty · Aug 24, 2013

You're welcome.

Gina Weston mentioned that "We have enough footage for 2 more!"

I hope that comes to pass.

Merg Ross · Aug 24, 2013

Trivia: The black book on the table is, "Brett Weston at One Hundred" --- sans slip case. Only one hundred copies printed.

Shawn Dougherty · Aug 24, 2013

Yes, the one I desperately want to read... but cannot afford! =)

Merg Ross · Aug 24, 2013

Shawn Dougherty said:
Yes, the one I desperately want to read... but cannot afford! =)

Nor could I, but was rewarded for contributing to the project. There are, by the way, none of Brett's photographs reproduced in the book. It is a tribute to Brett in writing, mostly by those who knew him early in his career --- the 40's, 50's and even the 60's when he was struggling to make a living. I recall in 1968 his print of Garrapata Beach was offered at the Focus Gallery in San Francisco for $45. I checked the print bin on every visit and it was still there, month after month.

Shawn Dougherty · Aug 24, 2013

Merg Ross said:
I recall in 1968 his print of Garrapata Beach was offered at the Focus Gallery in San Francisco for $45. I checked the print bin on every visit and it was still there, month after month.

Wow...

Merg Ross · Sep 2, 2013

Merg Ross said:
Nor could I, but was rewarded for contributing to the project. There are, by the way, none of Brett's photographs reproduced in the book. It is a tribute to Brett in writing, mostly by those who knew him early in his career --- the 40's, 50's and even the 60's when he was struggling to make a living. I recall in 1968 his print of Garrapata Beach was offered at the Focus Gallery in San Francisco for $45. I checked the print bin on every visit and it was still there, month after month.

Shawn, as an example of the contents of the book, Brett Weston at One Hundred, was this piece written by his longtime friend Richard Miller. It captures the early years I was speaking of in Brett's career, written with love and insight. I will attach it in case it is unfamiliar to you or other members of this forum.

Best,
Merg

http://www.richardcmiller.com/portfolios/the-westons/portrait-of-a-friendship/

doughowk · Sep 2, 2013

A great article by Richard Miller. Thanks, Merg, for providing the link.
Miller says "He was just an inveterate photographer. Wherever you put him, thats what he did. He took pictures. I wouldnt even call it a passion; it was just his way of life. And he did it. He didnt do anything else."

Shawn Dougherty · Sep 3, 2013

Just saw this and I have to up in 3 hours!!! I have opened it in a tab and will read it tomorrow night. THANK YOU, Merg. =)

Merg Ross said:
Shawn, as an example of the contents of the book, Brett Weston at One Hundred, was this piece written by his longtime friend Richard Miller. It captures the early years I was speaking of in Brett's career, written with love and insight. I will attach it in case it is unfamiliar to you or other members of this forum.

Best,
Merg

http://www.richardcmiller.com/portfolios/the-westons/portrait-of-a-friendship/

Shawn Dougherty · Sep 6, 2013

Merg Ross said:
Shawn, as an example of the contents of the book, Brett Weston at One Hundred, was this piece written by his longtime friend Richard Miller. It captures the early years I was speaking of in Brett's career, written with love and insight. I will attach it in case it is unfamiliar to you or other members of this forum.

Best,
Merg

http://www.richardcmiller.com/portfolios/the-westons/portrait-of-a-friendship/

I read through this twice and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks again, Merg.

Mark Minard · Sep 19, 2013

Thanks Shawn and Merg for the links.

"Remembering Brett Weston"

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