Life After Chase: Jean-Marc Bara
From Intuition to Insight:A Journey in Street Photography
In retirement, Jean-Marc Bara has become a prizewinning photographer, however much he just calls it a hobby.
Bara joined Chase in 1972 and left in 1988, having served in the United States and Brazil, where he grew up. After Chase, he worked in finance and operations as an executive for Young & Rubicam and Burson-Marstellar. He also found time to be on the Chase Alumni Association board for a decade.
Bara – who was recently invited to share his work with the Greenwich Retired Men’s Association. His presentation, From Intuition to Insight: A Journey in Street Photography, blends education and inspiration, offering insights for photographers and non-photographers alike.
Bara thinks this video may interest CAA members considering Street Photography as a hobby or those simply curious about the genre.
Lest the length of the video scare off some viewers, Bara has supplied a timeline of topics covered in the presentation. Find the link below.
0:00 - Introduction
4:20 - What is Street Photography?
9:00 - Photographing relationships and why
12:10 - Gesture
13:30 - Is Street Photography legal? Is it ethical?
15:10 - Street portraits
17:40 - Order, Structure, Simplification. How these approaches may reflect personality
26:20 - From Intuition to Insight
27:00 - Ambiguity
30:20 - Why I enjoy Street Photography, and tips.
34:20 - Humor
35:40 - Q&A
If you have any questions after watching the presentation, please contact Bara via Instagram @candidstroller or email ( jmbara at aol.com ). Also check his Instagram page for weekly postings of new photos.
He’s particularly interested in hearing from fellow photographers or visual artists about whether your style reflects your personality type.
