Artemis
Just Punked Himself
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- May 16, 2004
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- www.falcon-eye.co.uk
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As its been mentiond a few times about the interview series...ive started them up again and have a few people on the list.
My first lucky Candidate is JonMikal!
Alright, lets start with a few simple questions.
JonMikal...I know youve explained this before, but enlighten me again, whats the truth behind the name?
my first and middle names are John Michael. before meeting Linda, i was called Michael by my family, friends and co-workers, but she has called me John Michael from first meeting its all i hear anymore. this variation has become my username here and elsewhere.
Your avatar is one of the most memorable things about you...is there a story behind it? It looks like some kind of, stand against something, you pushing back?
a stand of someone else. during my film shooting years of the 70s i would attend lots of protests still do. this was a protester near the Supreme Court Building. he didnt like me in his face .oh well.
What is your most memorable moment in photography?
being asked to photograph a special event for a former boss
If you could shoot with any photographer (dead or alive, tpf or non tpf) who would it be and why?
ive not studied photography and therefore am not familiar with famous photogs besides Ansel, so ill stick with TPF. here, there are many members who i admire and draw inspiration from, but to answer your question, id like to hang with Graham for a while. if we were to ever get past cutting up, im sure id be enlightened in some fashion.
What camera, and camera system do you use at the moment?
i alternate between the nikon d70 & d50 with an 18-55mm ED and a 55-200mm ED, and an olympus c5060.
What is your dream camera?
sorry, i dont have a dream camera per se. i am quite satisfied with my current setup and dont hope for anything more but the lucky shot.
Do you prefer digital or film, could you explain your views of the digital vs. film debate?
i have limited darkroom experience and prefer instant gratification; therefore, i lean towards digital. the debate, eh? some people will say digital photography will never replace film; like theres some built-in essence of photography that is personified in film. i have found in my readings that it doesnt exist, and there is nothing exceptional in the grains of silver halide in film as opposed to the pixels of digital technology. technology and costs are reasonable considerations that should aid in ones direction. honestly, i believe its the excitement an individuals experience in the darkroom vs. the excitement of PS. my opinion of course.
a loaded question you gave me there Arty...which 50% of the readers will disagree.
Given the choice would you take photography as a job, in any given field, or is it already a job?
yes, i would love to make photography a career focusing on architecture and street scenes. and with my love of cemeteries, id have to visit a few occasionally. hmmm, wonder if theres a future in funeral photography? but in these late stages of my current career, photography will have to remain a passion.
If you could give one word of advice to us budding photographs out there, what would it be?
GET A REAL JOB!!!! NO, REALLY!!! im kidding of course. shoot manual! if this fails, shoot automatic and blame your camera for the results. you want me to be serious i think thats hard you know first, determine your niche in the photography field portraits, weddings, architecture, commercial whatever it is, go after it with a vengeance! i remember reading this or something similar and it stuck with me, " to be a photographer, one must photograph. no amount of book learning, no amount of seminars attended can substitute for making pictures. experience is the best teacher of all there are no guarantees that one will become successful ONLY THE JOURNEY MATTERS. i cannot remember who the author was it just stuck with me. so, shoot, shoot, shoot and post for constructive feedback. this forum will truly benefit you in more ways than you could ever imagine J
My first lucky Candidate is JonMikal!
Alright, lets start with a few simple questions.
JonMikal...I know youve explained this before, but enlighten me again, whats the truth behind the name?
my first and middle names are John Michael. before meeting Linda, i was called Michael by my family, friends and co-workers, but she has called me John Michael from first meeting its all i hear anymore. this variation has become my username here and elsewhere.
Your avatar is one of the most memorable things about you...is there a story behind it? It looks like some kind of, stand against something, you pushing back?
a stand of someone else. during my film shooting years of the 70s i would attend lots of protests still do. this was a protester near the Supreme Court Building. he didnt like me in his face .oh well.
What is your most memorable moment in photography?
being asked to photograph a special event for a former boss
If you could shoot with any photographer (dead or alive, tpf or non tpf) who would it be and why?
ive not studied photography and therefore am not familiar with famous photogs besides Ansel, so ill stick with TPF. here, there are many members who i admire and draw inspiration from, but to answer your question, id like to hang with Graham for a while. if we were to ever get past cutting up, im sure id be enlightened in some fashion.
What camera, and camera system do you use at the moment?
i alternate between the nikon d70 & d50 with an 18-55mm ED and a 55-200mm ED, and an olympus c5060.
What is your dream camera?
sorry, i dont have a dream camera per se. i am quite satisfied with my current setup and dont hope for anything more but the lucky shot.
Do you prefer digital or film, could you explain your views of the digital vs. film debate?
i have limited darkroom experience and prefer instant gratification; therefore, i lean towards digital. the debate, eh? some people will say digital photography will never replace film; like theres some built-in essence of photography that is personified in film. i have found in my readings that it doesnt exist, and there is nothing exceptional in the grains of silver halide in film as opposed to the pixels of digital technology. technology and costs are reasonable considerations that should aid in ones direction. honestly, i believe its the excitement an individuals experience in the darkroom vs. the excitement of PS. my opinion of course.
a loaded question you gave me there Arty...which 50% of the readers will disagree.
Given the choice would you take photography as a job, in any given field, or is it already a job?
yes, i would love to make photography a career focusing on architecture and street scenes. and with my love of cemeteries, id have to visit a few occasionally. hmmm, wonder if theres a future in funeral photography? but in these late stages of my current career, photography will have to remain a passion.
If you could give one word of advice to us budding photographs out there, what would it be?
GET A REAL JOB!!!! NO, REALLY!!! im kidding of course. shoot manual! if this fails, shoot automatic and blame your camera for the results. you want me to be serious i think thats hard you know first, determine your niche in the photography field portraits, weddings, architecture, commercial whatever it is, go after it with a vengeance! i remember reading this or something similar and it stuck with me, " to be a photographer, one must photograph. no amount of book learning, no amount of seminars attended can substitute for making pictures. experience is the best teacher of all there are no guarantees that one will become successful ONLY THE JOURNEY MATTERS. i cannot remember who the author was it just stuck with me. so, shoot, shoot, shoot and post for constructive feedback. this forum will truly benefit you in more ways than you could ever imagine J
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