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By: Heath Korvola » Blog Archive » don’t you love…

Heath Korvola » Blog Archive » don’t you love… — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:36:18 +0000

[...] read this in a ton of places but seeing it with my own work really spoke to me. (check out ape’s interview with sam jones for more on [...]

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:34:49 +0000

I knew Sam from High School, and one point I want to reiterate that isn’t completely clear from the interview is that Sam Jones is one of the most genuine, humble, and down to earth persons/photographers you would ever meet. While he is someone that clearly understands the craft of photography, he lets his creativity just run opposed to letting the technical dictate what he does. This is what I think makes him a great photographer. He is willing to try new things and not play safe. Very good interview, Rob. Sam is an excellent example of someone that worked in the trenches for quite some time as an AP shooter that went on to do great things. LOL, if I remember correctly his big break with AP is that he was first on scene for an automobile accident. AP picked up his images and then started feeding him assignments. For all you budding photographers out there, it pays to have your camera in the car–just make sure it’s covered by insurance.

By: christian

christian — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:14:08 +0000

fantastic read thank you for this!

By: Jacques

Jacques — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:47:53 +0000

Job well done with this interview. Keep it coming!

Thank you!

By: Gordon Moat

Gordon Moat — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:42:36 +0000

I was very impressed and completely agree with his statement: “I do think a photographer has to make a stand for what process will make the best picture, and take the time to educate the client about the choices he has made. I think everyone is figuring out their system because there is something you miss when you keep interrupting the moment to examine the moment you just captured.”

It’s all about building confidence with your clients. I think the more they understand, especially if they are curious, then the better they will feel about the ways you work. Clients need to look beyond the equipment we bring to a location.

By: Rémi Thériault

Rémi Thériault — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:46:21 +0000

“The percentage of bad pictures to good pictures is still the same and it always will be.” nice quote.

Great interview as it reflects well what I think about film and digital. Seems some people have a hard time embracing digital, while there’s room for both.

By: ronnie pettit

ronnie pettit — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:35:57 +0000

something about this statement applies to so much more than camera work…
“there is something you miss when you keep interrupting the moment to examine the moment you just captured.”

thanks for this interview!

By: Cameron Davidson

Cameron Davidson — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:37:06 +0000

Rob,

By far, the best interview you have published.

I enjoyed it, learned from it and am motivated by it.

Bravo to you and Sam Jones!

By: Mickey

Mickey — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:49:07 +0000

Again, great interview. But I’ve got to say, I’m glad I don’t shoot celebrities. Having a publicist on-set just sounds like an awful time!

Also, why does Sam have music on his website!?! Didn’t he get that memo???

By: Ed Hamlin

Ed Hamlin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:06:13 +0000

I read quite a bit and this is a memorable interview! I am looking forward to many more articles as this.

By: Mason

Mason — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:49:34 +0000

Such a great interview – really refreshing and honest take from both the questions and the answers. Bravo.

By: Ben Philabaum

Ben Philabaum — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:44:33 +0000

also, anyone else having problems loading Sam’s site?

By: Ben Philabaum

Ben Philabaum — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:42:41 +0000

Great stuff! My favorite quote from this: “The road to a good picture is through a lot of bad ones.”

By: nabbott

nabbott — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:28:52 +0000

Thanks Rob and Sam for taking the time to do this. Great stuff.

By: See Forty-One

See Forty-One — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:22:50 +0000

The last two entries, with the Sam Jones interview, brings to mind that old phrase, “A rising tide lifts all boats”. The article instantly raises the quality and tone of this entire website about three notches. The interview was just so honest, and real world, that I think it’s great especially for young photographers to read things like this.

And as much as I love watching a video interview, there’s something so nice about reading a written interview also. I was hoping it wouldn’t end.

Thanks Rob, for an excellent article. Keep them coming. Great work. And thanks to Sam Jones for being open and forthcoming.

By: john mcd.

john mcd. — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:06:30 +0000

For me, the most enjoyable interview ever published here. Well done!

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:59:02 +0000

good to hear someone focus on the importance of producing consistently quality work over the fear of being out done by amateurs or other photographers because of the ease of using new technologies.

the camera and technologies that go along with them are just tools. the real art is in how the photographer is using those tools. the fact that Sam is still shooting film and produces better work than a lot of shooters is evidence of quality over technology.

By: Bruce Hershey

Bruce Hershey — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:42:50 +0000

This was great… got up early, brewed some fresh coffee and opened up APE to Sam Jones Interview Part 2. I like the part about “Finding your way” and how Sam deals with that now when shooting digital.