Wanting to get feedback for an interview series
Mar 30, 2018 15:18:39 #
Hello all,
Part of my goal with my blog and my photography is to help others better understand and develop their photography. I want to start writing more tutorials, reviews, and tips/tricks to help people grow their photography ability, whether they are a hobbyist or a semi-pro. One thing that I want to do is inspire others to develop photography further and I'm blessed to have a lot of contacts within the photography industry.
To do this, I want to do a series of interviews with professional photographers, photo editors, cinematographers, and more. Asking them questions like how did they get their start, what advice would they give for people who want to take their photography to the next level, what are good things to know about working in the photo industry, etc.
My first interview is going to be with a photo editor of a leading regional publication, I'm going to be asking her about best practices for submitting to publications, her background, how one becomes a photo editor, etc.
I have another one lined up with a guy I know who owns a stock photography agency, asking him about what led him to start that, his own photography, how to best "do" the stock photography game, etc.
Would that be helpful?
Part of my goal with my blog and my photography is to help others better understand and develop their photography. I want to start writing more tutorials, reviews, and tips/tricks to help people grow their photography ability, whether they are a hobbyist or a semi-pro. One thing that I want to do is inspire others to develop photography further and I'm blessed to have a lot of contacts within the photography industry.
To do this, I want to do a series of interviews with professional photographers, photo editors, cinematographers, and more. Asking them questions like how did they get their start, what advice would they give for people who want to take their photography to the next level, what are good things to know about working in the photo industry, etc.
My first interview is going to be with a photo editor of a leading regional publication, I'm going to be asking her about best practices for submitting to publications, her background, how one becomes a photo editor, etc.
I have another one lined up with a guy I know who owns a stock photography agency, asking him about what led him to start that, his own photography, how to best "do" the stock photography game, etc.
Would that be helpful?
Mar 30, 2018 15:45:27 #
I might help if you tell us more of you background, what have you done professionally if anything at all?
Mar 30, 2018 15:55:52 #
ryanwrightphoto wrote:
Hello all, br br Part of my goal with my blog an... (show quote)
If you have to ask such a question on a forum like this, you're not ready!!
Mar 30, 2018 16:43:15 #
Mar 30, 2018 18:59:27 #
I disagree - "Only the wisest of wise surround themselves and ask advice of those wiser than he." this from my Dad whom I believe was the wisest man I ever knew! Great Blog - I will follow you as well!
Winslowe wrote:
If you have to ask such a question on a forum like this, you're not ready!!
Mar 30, 2018 19:06:34 #
I love your ideas!
Love your sunflower pic - Wow! What camera and wide angle do you use if you don't mind my asking?
Love your sunflower pic - Wow! What camera and wide angle do you use if you don't mind my asking?
ryanwrightphoto wrote:
Hello all, br br Part of my goal with my blog an... (show quote)
Mar 31, 2018 01:15:34 #
There isn't anything meaningful I could contribute regarding your proposed interview series since I have no background or experience in that line. But I had a quick look at your website (I'll be going back; it's bookmarked) and would just like to say "Very nicely done!", especially your landscapes.
Mar 31, 2018 02:18:56 #
RichardSM wrote:
I might help if you tell us more of you background, what have you done professionally if anything at all?
Certainly I'm happy to give background information on my photography. I have been a professional and semi-professional photographer for the last 12 years. While I specialize in landscape and nature photography, I have shot about 60 wedding and countless family portraits, corporate headshots, event photography, and other gigs. My work has used by Microsoft, HP, and numerous regional publications over the years. My landscape and nature photography was featured in a show at the Colorado State Capitol for 6 months back in 2012. In addition to that, I have taught and led workshops, given presentations on my photography, and judged photo competitions as well.
Mar 31, 2018 02:22:14 #
Winslowe wrote:
If you have to ask such a question on a forum like this, you're not ready!!
On the contrary, a blog that caters only to the professionals wouldn't be of great value to everyday hobbyist photographers. I know plenty of pro photogs and they are not my demographic that I want to reach, I want to reach out to hobbyist photographers looking for helpful information about how to improve their photography.
Mar 31, 2018 02:24:36 #
deer2ker wrote:
I love your ideas!
Love your sunflower pic - Wow! What camera and wide angle do you use if you don't mind my asking?
Love your sunflower pic - Wow! What camera and wide angle do you use if you don't mind my asking?
Thank you for the comments. I use a Canon 5D Mk. III and I shot that with the 16-35mm f/4L lens. The annual sunflowers are so much fun to shoot, I hope I never tire of those views. Thanks for the kind words.
Mar 31, 2018 02:25:32 #
sjb3 wrote:
There isn't anything meaningful I could contribute regarding your proposed interview series since I have no background or experience in that line. But I had a quick look at your website (I'll be going back; it's bookmarked) and would just like to say "Very nicely done!", especially your landscapes.
Thank you for the comment and the views!
Mar 31, 2018 09:31:28 #
wds0410
Loc: Nunya
I also took a moment on your site and your images are top notch. Regarding the audience here as near as I can gather most of the people are older photo enthusiasts with some pros sprinkled in and a few snarks as you have already seen in this thread. Good luck.
Mar 31, 2018 10:23:31 #
Mar 31, 2018 23:32:20 #
wds0410 wrote:
I also took a moment on your site and your images are top notch. Regarding the audience here as near as I can gather most of the people are older photo enthusiasts with some pros sprinkled in and a few snarks as you have already seen in this thread. Good luck.
Snark is too kind of a classification. More lick pricks. Someone must have crapped in their cornflakes. I second the great site comments
Apr 1, 2018 00:43:40 #
When computers got to be in homes a lot, I did several tutorials on using Windows, going online, etc. That got good reviews in the USA and abroad. One day a customer called about the Windows product and said, "I've bought four books on using Windows and they all start on Chapter Six! I want to start on Chapter One!" We sold thousands of these audiobooks with a money-back guarantee and never got a single one back.
So be aware that a lot of folks won't know some things you take for granted, like how exposure works, what aperture priority is, etc. A lot leave the camera on "P."
So be aware that a lot of folks won't know some things you take for granted, like how exposure works, what aperture priority is, etc. A lot leave the camera on "P."
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