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09/27/2005 11:11:33 PM · #1 |
| Well for me any how. I got a call from the photo editor at the paper I freelance for giving me the ok to hang with a staffer I have admired for a long time. I have been begging for an opportunity to meet Hayne Palmour IV. He is a local photographer that shoots for the local paper. Anyway during the Iraq invasion he was imbedded with one of the Marine Corps. units and with a reporter they managed to record some pretty amazing stuff. The two of them published a book together when they returned. So I get the call and he's agreed to let me hang with him during his assignments. This is where all my friends from DPC come in. I need to ask some pretty intelligent questions and try really hard not to look like a dufus. So can you guys help me out with a list of questions you would ask your favorite photographer if you had the opportunity to spend the day with them. Thanks so much. |
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09/27/2005 11:34:31 PM · #2 |
I got the same call.
They called anyone around with a camera.
Just kidding - quite the opportunity.
Just be yourself. People read through the nonsense and easily pick up on someone trying to be something they aren't. The most important peple on the planet can be a dufus and ask dumb questions. So? - can be a great ice-breaker and a way to knock off some of tension.
Message edited by author 2005-09-28 16:33:25. |
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09/27/2005 11:40:40 PM · #3 |
what an incredible opportunity, nick! have a ball!
i've also enjoyed those types of moments, and cannot begin to measure the immediate impact they had on my shooting. for the most part, i was more interested in watching how they shot rather than asking questions (most of my questions centered around finding out their favorite settings). to watch these guys just jump right into the action with the camera gave me loads of inspiration. it didn't matter what it was--a football huddle, a board meeting, a driver getting into a race car--these guys just put the camera where it needed to be and started firing away.
the other thing you might do ahead of time is to go through the back papers and clip out the shots that had the most impact on you, both as a reader and a shooter. when you have an opportune moment, pull them out to discuss them. get an idea as to what they were looking for and thinking when they composed the shot.
have fun, good luck, and be sure to post back the results of your adventures! |
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09/27/2005 11:47:12 PM · #4 |
Some of his work:
(link to online gallery)
Link to North County Times article:
Message edited by author 2005-09-27 23:49:47. |
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09/28/2005 12:34:42 PM · #5 |
| Wow I'll be here for hours reading all these replies. Special thanks to Brad and Skip. Thanks for the support guys I really appreciate it. As for the rest of you...I can't wait to get back into the Critique Club and start downloading pictures. |
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09/28/2005 12:51:48 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by BradP:
Some of his work:
(link to online gallery)
Link to North County Times article:
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In the top photo is he sitting on a magic carpet or is his camel just parked outside of the photo? |
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09/28/2005 12:59:10 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by jtf6agent:
So can you guys help me out with a list of questions you would ask your favorite photographer if you had the opportunity to spend the day with them. Thanks so much. |
I wouldn't have a list of questions. I'd just go along and observe, and make conversation if they wanted to make conversation. |
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09/28/2005 01:05:25 PM · #8 |
I think the best advice you received was just to be yourself. The thing is, I don't think our questions would be your questions. Your questions will come as you work along side him, notice his work habits, etc.
If he has seen your photos, you might want to ask him for a critique on some of yours.
Big congratulations on this chance to work with someone you really admire. We'll look forward to hearing how it goes, what you learn, and of course - the pics! |
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09/28/2005 01:31:30 PM · #9 |
Wow, that is great! Definitely exciting.
I would have to agree with the advice to be yourself. I don't think I would go in all prepared for an interview, lol. If you will get to be with him on more than one occasion, then just take the time to get to know him and when its all "comfortable" i'm sure you will learn a lot about him without even asking! If not, I'm sure you will feel comfortable asking and he will feel relaxed about answering. It will give you a chance to see what kind of personality he has and if presenting your work to him for a critique, etc. would be something he would welcome.
Congratulations, tell us how it goes! |
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09/28/2005 01:53:39 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by photodude:
In the top photo is he sitting on a magic carpet or is his camel just parked outside of the photo? |
He's praying while facing int he direction of Mecca. All devout Muslims do this, I think 4x a day but I'm not sure. They carry small rugs around with them, unroll them, and do their prayers. It's quite a site in public places where hundreds of Muslims are all prayin at the same time, facing int he same direction, in unison.
(The foregoing has been a layman's explanation; any Muslims on-site to talk about this in more detail or with greater accuracy?)
R.
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09/28/2005 02:23:21 PM · #11 |
Instead of going with a list of questions, why not just go as yourself and the inevitable questions will follow. Rattling off questions to make yourself look intelligent usually has the opposite effect.
That said, sounds great....good luck :-) |
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09/28/2005 03:11:54 PM · #12 |
There's just one thing I'd like to say about it:
He's a man made of flesh and blood, just like you. He loves photography, just like you. I can tell you he loves to talk about it too. Don't you?
Don't be afraid to ask the wrong questions or something like that; I'm sure the conversation will go flawless. There's nothing to loose.
Go for it and have a great time! |
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09/28/2005 03:26:26 PM · #13 |
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09/29/2005 06:31:32 AM · #14 |
| Well it's 3:30 am and I had a BLAST after some sleep I'll fill you all in good night err uhh morning |
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