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In this interview, Jake and Rob discuss many things, including a new blog post in which Jake shares a four step plan to become a working photographer. The post is here, and he breaks it down like this:
Here is what Jake said to Rob about his beginnings,
"Living in NYC was also paramount to my development as a photographer, and I got to intern and assist for Jeff Riedel and Richard Renaldi. Both of those experiences were fantastic and I learned heaps. These internships were utterly fundamental in solidifying my desire and motivation to become a photographer... So, if college kids are reading this, work for photographers you love and respect. Doesn’t matter how big-time they are, though it’s helpful if they are working!"And followed up:
I recognized that personal work, and developing a comprehensive portfolio ... was the key to getting commissions. So I just went for it. Assigned myself what I wanted to shoot, then showed that work around, then got actual assigned work that nicely overlayed on top of it.I'd like to quote the final comment from A.P.E, which might be relevant to some of y'all.
"Ivan Stangel January 31, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Jake, I am so proud of who you are and what you what you have accomplished in your young professional life, and how you give to other young photographers through your putting your story out there and through your encouragement of their pursuit of photography. Dad"
This is what Jake had to say (a couple of years back) on transitioning:
"When I moved out to Portland last year, I figured that I’d assist for at least a year or two... However, the industry out there is small. The time I spent trying to get assisting work was eclipsing everything I was doing... I quickly recognized this and switched gears, spending all that time promoting my own work instead -- a long-term investment in myself... The other big tip-off for me was a solid reaction from photographers and photo editors to my website, which gave me the confidence to make the move towards promoting my own work.
So my “jump” was primarily made out of necessity, but in order to successfully make it across, photographers who are at this point need to have a well-rounded portfolio they can stand behind, as well as the skills to get that portfolio in front of the right people. Most importantly, anyone at this point in their careers needs to have found a photographic voice unique to themselves that will have a demand in some part of the industry." ~via Stone-Thrower
See more of Jake's work on his site. Or via his Rep's site. Studio Visit Here.
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