New York Institute of Photography’s long-time student advisor Jerry Rice had the opportunity to enjoy taking classes with some of the most famous photography educators of the last century. In an earlier podcast, Jerry shared his recollections of taking the master class taught by the legendary Lisette Model at New York’s New School.

In this installment, Jerry recounts his study at the Rochester Institute of Technology in the 1960s. We think you’ll find it fascinating as Jerry recalls in detail the classroom methodology of Minor White.

• Wikipedia - Article about Minor White on Wikipedia
• Masters-of-Photograph.com - Examples of Minor White's work at masters-of-photography.com
• RIT - Link to RIT

Lisette Model was one of the most legendary photography teachers of the 20th Century, as well as a remarkable photographer. NYI Student Advisor Jerry Rice took her class at New York’s New School in 1960s. To learn more about Lisette, her life, her photography and teaching style, listen to this podcast.

To see examples of Lisette’s work, follow these links:

• Fahey Klein Gallery - 40 small photos of Lisette’s from a show of her vintage prints mounted in 2004 at the Fahey Klein Gallery in San Francisco, including portraits of the living Louis Armstrong and the deceased Billie Holiday.
• Artcyclopedia - Links to lots of sites mentioning Lisette Model.
• Cybermuse - Interesting site with lots of pictures taken by Lisette over the years including many self portraits shot with her Leica and Rolleiflex.
• Masters-of-photography.com - Features the work of many great 19th and 20th Century photographers.

NYI Digital Student Advisor Ted Fisher explains the various techniques for balancing your camera's flash with ambient lighting in the scene you're photographing. There are different solutions for different problems and different lighting effects.

Join NYI Digital Student Advisor Ted Fisher and NYI Dean Chuck DeLaney in a discussion on the origins of street photography in the 20th Century. They cite roughly twenty street photographers whose work you should know. Learn the difference between street photography, documentary photography and photojournalism.