Masters of Photography – Albert Watson

Learn how Albert creates his amazing photographs on location and in the studio using simple explanations.

Albert reveals his shoot secrets on how he photographs Presidents, Hollywood stars, music's greatest artists, landscapes, nudes, chimpanzees and still life. We follow him on location in Morocco, Paris and in his studio in New York. You will find out where he suggests you look to get inspiration, how to approach a portrait session, see how to light like Albert.

We show you exactly how Albert works on these images after the shoot, it's all about Albert giving you his ideas and advice and helping you see and create better images for yourself.

It's not about what camera to use, it's about how to see and develop ideas, concepts and narrative to make stunning photographs.

Lessons
1 Meet Your Master 01:26
2 Learn From The Journey 15:24
3 Using Inspirations 08:43
4 Photography Is Stopping Time 09:27
5 Albert's Library Of Ideas 08:30
6 Tips On Preparing For A Portrait Shoot 12:10
7 Setting Up The Studio 04:56
8 Understanding Studio Collaboration 07:35
9 The Importance Of Casting And Hair & Make-Up 08:59
10 Foreground Studio Set Up 08:46
11 Studio Session With A Model – Set Up 1 11:23
12 Studio Session With A Model – Set Up 2 05:55
13 Studio Session With A Model – Set Up 3 08:01
14 Picking The Best Shot 03:36
15 Working With Photoshop 13:14
16 Creating A Portrait Of Alfred Hitchcock 04:18
17 The Gigantic Question. Colour Or Black And White? 07:55
18 One Day With Kate Moss 05:06
19 Learn To Have Your Ideas Ready 06:14
20 Using Polariods 06:29
21 Creating Beautiful Photographs Of Hands 04:45
22 Controlling Natural Light 05:38
23 Shooting A Monkey With A Gun 06:27
24 Choosing Your Format 07:13
25 Composition And Lens 04:47
26 Shooting Landscapes. The Isle Of Skye 15:18
27 Planning And Ideas For A Landscape Shoot 06:32
28 Creating Still Life Images 13:48
29 Photographing The Lost Diary 10:53
30 Shooting Album Covers 03:09
31 The Strip Search Project 10:28
32 Shooting Las Vegas Landscapes 08:24
33 Photographing Breaunna 07:21
34 Balancing Daylight, God Bless America 03:45
35 Creating The Maroc Project 10:21
36 Creating The Maroc Shoot 08:11
37 Photographing Sand Dunes 04:09
38 Photographing Moroccan Children 10:42
39 Advice On Making Portraits 10:12
40 How To Be Alert To Finding Photographs 07:36
41 Making A Portrait Of Mike Tyson 02:40
42 Creating Intense Colour In A Photograph 03:05
43 Portraits Of Rap Stars And A Golden Boy 08:40
44 Photographing Jack Nicholson 04:21
45 Creating A Portrait Of David Cronenberg 02:14
46 How To Light Only Using Two $10 Bulbs 07:30
47 Studio Fashion Set Up 4 10:48
48 Studio Session With A Model. The Geography Of A Face 13:05
49 Look Inside The Picture 02:57
50 Creating Memorability In An Image 02:54
51 Combining Nudes And Landscapes 04:52
52 A Perfect Print 07:51
53 The Business Side Of Things 06:51
54 Conclusion And Farewell 03:55

As Albert says."You have to stay switched on"