Comments on: Photography Talk Video: Chapter Two

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:45:16 +0000

loved the 15min two part series talking about your photos and the stories behind them. I think you are a great shooter and hearing some of the stories behind your shots makes you and even more amazing photographer. Thanks
I feel like i am about where you started 10 yrs ago right now working towards that first paid gig.

By: Luke

Luke — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:29:35 +0000

Thanks for these, John. I’ve found the video really interesting and helpful. Being inexperienced, I was relieved to hear that a pro is comfortable taking more than an hour, with subjects waiting, to choose a setting for a portrait. And as Ryan said, it’s good to have someone talk about photography and not just how to use a camera.

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:20:55 +0000

Thanks John, I learned a lot from these, very good of you to post them.

By: Charlie Clift

Charlie Clift — Fri, 28 May 2010 13:01:59 +0000

Thanks so much for putting these videos online, it’s really great to be able to hear about your thoughts behind a shot and to hear the stories that go with them. Thanks for sharing

By: James Bennett

James Bennett — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:22:49 +0000

I really really appreciate you posting these videos. Between listening to yours and the Chase Jarvis one I’m jonesing to get out and take some pictures. Thank you.

By: Dennis Pike

Dennis Pike — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:58:40 +0000

Great stuff, loved the first one. love this one, looking forward to #3. But suuuuuuuure, show off your fancy video equipment

By: Ryan Scott

Ryan Scott — Thu, 27 May 2010 01:41:42 +0000

Thanks for posting these, John. I’d rather hear a photographer talk about the interaction with his subjects and the thought process of a shot than f stops and lighting ratios any day. I think about photography 90% of the time that I’m awake, and sometimes when I’m not as well. I’m so scared to leave a comfortable job with a wife and a house relying on steady(although she is very supportive), but try to embrace a similar idea to what you mentioned about positive thinking and just continue to work towards my goal of shooting full time. I’m rambling a bit now, but I really admire the style of your work and the way you carry yourself as a humble but talented photographer. Thanks again and I’m looking forward to Part 3.