A Week with Jay Maisel in Paris

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Come spend a week in the City of Light with Scott Kelby and the legendary Jay Maisel! As they stroll the streets, cathedrals, and cafes, with cameras always at the ready, Jay shares his thoughts on everything from why you shouldn’t have a plan to what gesture means to him, and all the while Scott asks the questions that keeps Jay delving deeper into each topic. This class will challenge the way you think about your photography and leave you itching to head out into the street.

Introduction (05:32) Join Scott as he introduces the class and meets up with Jay where they discuss what is so special about shooting in Paris.
The Hardest Thing is to Not Plan (12:45) Jay likes to go out not knowing what he's going to shoot for the day and let the adventure happen.
Gesture (12:18) Everything in the world has gesture, and Jay delves into what gesture means to him.
Be Your Most Severe Critic (12:30) Jay and Scott discuss how to know when you have something good.
Being Open (16:41) Creating unique and original photographs can come from being open to whatever presents itself before you.
You Have to Do It Because You Love It (20:11) Jay heads out shooting with just the video team and shares his thoughts on everything from art to working with models.
Study the Masters (20:26) Jay is a firm believer that studying the work of the masters of painting changes the way you see the world, and shows you what has worked in two dimensional art throughout the ages.
French Photographers that Have Inspired (13:02) Jay discusses the French photographers that have inspired him, and then answers questions sent in to Scott.
Street Shooting (09:22) Street shooting is something that happens when you are in an environment where you have no control.
Conclusion (02:34) Jay and Scott wrap up the class and say farewell to Paris.

Course Time: 02 Hours 05 Minutes

G. Lundeen

Apr 17 2013

This is a great course! Jay Maisel is an absolute national treasure! Scott does a wonderful job as "everyman" in the interviewing role. Their interactions are interesting and entertaining - two photo pros out for a week's worth of shooting in beautiful Paris and we get to be along for the ride. The videographers did a great job catching the intimacy of the city and the easy comraderie of the hosts. This is a fun, educational, and entertaining program and represents educational video at its absolute best! Congratulations to everyone connected with this course.
S. Mendoza Hochmann

Feb 23 2013

Absolutely wonderful and inspiring. Thank you Jay and Kelby Training!
E. Schlotzhauer

Feb 15 2013

More Jay, please! Three is not enough. I feel like I have learned more about myself in these 3 videos than in all the other (very good) Kelby Training videos I have watched.
R.

Feb 11 2013

Fantastic to hear the views of a true master. I really loved the segment where he was waliking through the art gallery and commenting on the art. Classic!
D. Schulman

Jan 28 2013

Another amazing course with the amazing Jay Maisel. I can't get enough of Jay Maisel and Scott Kelby. Between Jay's witty personality, Scott's intuitive questioning and watching them both in action as they photograph the world around them, it is entertaining and enlightening!
E. Vinokur

Jan 15 2013

If Plato could have taken beautiful pictures, his mother would have named him Jay Maisel! Tres bien.
M. Lloyd

Dec 31 2012

Very insightful. I thoroughly enjoyed this course.
P. Bach

Dec 18 2012

An interesting course for me. Its fun viewing one of the masters of photography discussing his vision of photography. And gosh 3 camera set ups for the video at times. First rate and first class. Thanks.
N.

Dec 16 2012

I think if I only saw this one course it would be worth the subsciption.what a great course.A Week with Jay Maisel in Paris with scott kelby...great stuff
R. Gill

Dec 12 2012

I am new to Kelby Training. Just watching the three Jay Maisel series videos alone has been totally worth the subscription. I can only hope there will be more collaborations with Jay.
J. Cohen

Dec 11 2012

How fortunate to have been able to watch this - very nice. My wife and I just returned from a month in France including 2 weeks in Paris - it made it even more enjoyable to watch - and when we go back in September I think I will view Paris - and the life within - with a little different eye - and at a slightly different angle JC
M. Kojoori

Dec 11 2012

I really enjoyed this series. Jay has a great deal of wisdom. And I learned a lot from it. He put things in words that are normally hard to convey. It definitely drew me to look at myself and how I perceive the world and capture it. I would go as far to say, that it's the best Kelby series I have watched.
M. Ghecea

Nov 8 2012

Wow! I just finished watching the whole Paris "course" and I feel exhilarated by it. I have read literally hundreds of books and collected tons of quotes to inspire me to be more creative and to continue to love doing photography and to stay open to how enriching it was when I was just thrilled to get a sharp image. However, listening to Jay was like getting some of the most insightful glimpses not only into photography, but into how to enrich our experience of life in general. Sometimes we are so eager to see the results or collect "snapshots" that we lose the sheer bliss of being there and taking it in with or without a camera. I am truly grateful to Mr. Maisel for his candid yet poignant insight, but just as amazed by Mr. Kelby's AMAZING questions that linger on so many of our minds. This is what true learning is all about! Thank you Scott and Kelby Training! I'll have to keep my membership just because I want to revisit this Paris series over and over again! It's worth it!
L. St. Pierre Sowell

Nov 6 2012

I felt enriched by watching and listening along as Scott led Jay into some useful and insightful discussion about the creative and seeing aspect in photography, rather than the technical. Looking forward to more material presented using this interview/vignette type of teaching venue. Thanks for the experience!
S. Jones

Nov 1 2012

Once again a great course, I felt as if I was in Paris with you!
D. Montabana

Oct 22 2012

Jay is a national treasure...........
R. Boggs

Oct 11 2012

Scott - this was a truly great idea. I watched this one and the other 2 before. It is like having a mentor on hand if only for a few hours. I would love to see more of Jay.
R. Ambriz

Oct 7 2012

This class challenged my perception of photography, Thank you Jay
R. Acosta

Oct 6 2012

Wonderful, inspiring, very valuable video. Worth watching multiple times. Thanks, Scott and Jay, for another fantastic installment.
I. Johnstone

Sep 24 2012

Scott, these discussions with jay are worth the subscrition fee ten times over.thanks to all concerned. i am actually seeing my photography change as a result of these moments. oh and the comments about the light bulbs hanging on the wall...........pure bliss!!
J. Castro

Sep 23 2012

Awesome. Once I got past the his pompous attitude, I realized that this gentleman has a lot to add to the craft. He has given me a whole new perspective of photography. Thank you Jay!!
F.

Sep 22 2012

Man o man. Do not miss this!!
M. Meyer

Sep 20 2012

I liked the fact that this course focuses entirely on photography as a medium of creative expression, rather than on techical aspects. Scott's intelligent questions and Jay's ability to articulate the essence of creativity combine to make this a unique and incredible learning experience. It makes me want to grab my camera and start shooting.
G. Rico

Sep 20 2012

Love it, very instructive.
M. Mazutis

Sep 20 2012

Jay just remind's me on how the simple thing's in life have there own emotion, the beauty of simplicity around us if we just just stop and look Thank you Jay I have a wakened Meredith Mazutis
V. Schmidt

Sep 18 2012

This is so much more than a tutorial video, this is a work of art in itself. So refreshing how it balances out all the other technical videos (which are great by the way). These videos with Maisel take things to a whole new level. Kelby plays the role of the photogrpahy student really well, and it is a pleasure listening to the conversation of master and student. Thank you!
M. Gramza

Sep 15 2012

Very valuable course with a lot of stuff to think about after watching it. I admire Jay for a way how insightful he is about photography. The way he approaches the photo shooting resembles very much the creative process of painters or other artists. Another great thing shown in this course was the openess of Jay about his moments when the creative ghost and inspiration just goes away for a while. He tells about the days that he comes back home without a single shot. On the other side of the table Scott, being a commercial photographer, expressing his dillemma with such approach - marvellous dialogue of the two passionate photographers, taking different angles to the subject. Cannot wait for the next courses made in this form and style
A. Morris

Sep 14 2012

Great course as usual. Two big benefits: Jay's expertise and Scott learning like the rest of us. It is reassuring that Scott asked the same question I might ask. The series with Scott and a well known photographer doing what he does is worth the annual subscription by itself.
D. OHearn

Sep 14 2012

Great perspective and a lot of fun to watch!
A. Harry

Sep 13 2012

I am awestruck. A Week with Jay Maisel in Paris was the most excited about photography I have been in in years. Jays insightful views and Scotts direction, and of course Paris, made this a must see for anyone. Bravo
R. Toothaker

Sep 11 2012

Just finished watching and it was so awesome! As a beginner Jay made me see things so differently. Thanks Scott for this wonderful class.
M. Zidel

Sep 11 2012

Great! Learned a lot about how to not think about photography. Also a very good and interesting video production with just the right amount of French music.
P. Leger

Sep 11 2012

I loved this "course". Simply chatting about different subjects got me thinking about the reasons I'm taking a specific photograph. I also got to work on my "not planning" and simply using that intuition to capture something unique or a moment between your subject and yourself. Merci beaucoup, j'ai bien aimé ca! Patrick
D. McKay

Sep 10 2012

Thank you Jay for using my comment "The way you see life is the way you shoot it" People need to put the camera down and start seeing what is around them and when they find what moves them, that is the first step to developing "That eye" then you shoot, Jay has developed both, he sees what moves him and he shoots, he as also developed that sense of peak in the action. Thanks Jay for the great series.
J. Lueth

Sep 10 2012

By playing the 'straight man' Scott gives Jay the opportunity to expound on a wide range of topics, from hands-on photographic tips to questions of aesthetics and the ethics of shooting in an urban environment. And as in the two previous Kelby Training titles, Jay imparts his extraordinary knowledge and experience in a manner that is by turns lyrical, succinct, witty and humble. This documentary will be just as interesting in ten or twenty years' time.
C. Sherwood

Sep 10 2012

One of the best. Jay offers more information and ideas in casual conversation than most do in a lifetime of lecturing. My favourite is to Scott - "You don't think of photography you think of the photograph" So much told in one simple sentence. Will change how I go about photography as I too plan and go looking for the perfect image and miss all that is going on around me. Many thanks C Sherwood
J. Beardsley

Sep 9 2012

What a wealth of knowledge, experience and insight. Jay is amazing and worth the price of a whole year to just see this one set of lessons. I will look at my photography in a differently as a result of viewing this. Thanks Scott and Jay.
G. Farrell

Sep 9 2012

Jay Maisel is truly a gift! He is so wise and I really enjoy listening to him. Thank you so much for all the classes with him. I'm looking forward to more! Perhaps in Italy... :)
I. Johnstone

Sep 9 2012

Absolutely fantastic, well done Scott. I have watched these films three times already. Always an inspiration to hear the thoughts of someone like Mr maisel.
J. McCulloch

Sep 8 2012

Jay Maisel's three videos are incredible. He is inspiring, provocative and insightful. Thank you for the series... let it continue!
D. Peresie

Sep 8 2012

I didn't want this lesson to end!!! Jay makes us see with our hearts and to constantly observe everything around us. His comment that buildings have "gestures" as well as people has already made me look at things differently. Also he encourages us to take photos that please US, to enjoy those things that drew us to photography in the first place. I also like his comment that we should get rid of the worst photos -- so often I have seen people show every shot they ever took!!!! Facebook is really guilty of this sin!
P. Blyth

Sep 8 2012

This series of videos of Jay Maisel is like having a personal tutorial with him at one of the world's finest universities in the edification, philosophy and impulse of this Doyen of photography; his photographs speak for themselves.
I. Boden

Sep 7 2012

Simply wonderful. A treasure trove of subtle tips and advise from two masters.
E. Rafferty

Sep 7 2012

Fascinating. There's so much to reflect on in this - I know I will watch it many times before I'm done.
R. Turner

Sep 7 2012

Time well spent!
R.

Sep 7 2012

I've just completed watching half of the course and OMG! Jay Freakin Maisel is AWESOME! Seriously, the man has incredible amount of gems ... "It should not be replication, it should be revelation" ... "get past the sun sets, it is just a big orange ball or white ball" ... I have to watch this over and over again to get the message sink in and get ingrained in my brains (or heart & soul as Jay would say.) ... BRILLIANT course.
L. Boepple

Sep 7 2012

Scott, LOVE this video. Deep insight, thoughts that can and will make a HUGE difference in the way I see photography. I also love the piano music at the end of the first video. What is it? Any suggestions for slide show music? thanks!!
J. Golden

Sep 6 2012

Again Jay has a way of opening our eyes to a world we would walk right by. And thanks Scott for asking the questions we were thinking. Well done. Jerred G
C. Riley

Sep 6 2012

This was a pleasure to watch. Jay hit a grand slam, and he left me smiling.

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