EP 146 – Saul Leiter: The Quiet Poet of Photography

In a city that never sleeps, Saul Leiter found stillness. While mid-century New York pulsed with noise and energy, Leiter captured its quieter truths—moments slipping between raindrops, reflections in fogged windows, lovers in soft morning light. His photographs weren’t loud declarations, but whispered stories full of color, intimacy, and grace.

In this episode, we explore the life and lens of Saul Leiter—his commercial success, his deeply personal work, and his unique philosophy that turned everyday scenes into poetic imagery. Join us as we uncover how this humble painter-turned-photographer left an indelible mark on the world of visual storytelling, simply by choosing to see differently.

Enjoy.

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Portland

By Ted Vieira in Film Photography Projects

84 pages, published 3/3/2020

Portland, Oregon. This is my favorite city I’ve ever lived in. I lived there from fall of ’82 to the fall of ’97. It rained most of the time I was there. Okay, maybe not most of the time… …it rained a lot.But you know what? That shows how cool this town is. In spite o the amount of rain and gloomy overcast days, I stayed for 15 years, and still miss it today.I love the architecture; the people (some of the most creative people I’ve ever…

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