Sam Abell -

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10 ай бұрын

Sam Abell was a ‪@NatGeo‬ contract and staff photographer for thirty-three years. He is a writer, teacher, and lecturer on photography.
He was the subject of a one-person exhibition and monograph titled Stay This Moment at the International Center of Photography in New York City.
He has published four collections of work: Seeing Gardens; Sam Abell: The Photographic Life; The Life of a Photograph, and Sam Abell Library.
samabell.com
He will be teaching a workshop in Los Angeles in December. The registration can be found below.
lacphoto.org/events/sharpenin...
He will also teach an online master class in January 2024 with Nobechi Creative at the link below.
www.nobechicreative.com/the-s...

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@thecandidframe 10 ай бұрын

Wow. So, wonderful. Sam is a gift. Period.

@TheCritHouse 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Ibarionex. Your episode will be posted soon. You are a gift as well.

@RideandRemember 10 ай бұрын

@@TheCritHouse I'm so thrilled to see his episode too! Can't wait!

@warrend8362 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful interview and I’ve always enjoyed his work

@TheCritHouse 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. He is the absolute best. In every way.

@DavidMichon1 4 ай бұрын

Amazing again! This my five series is a wonderful gift! This one is particular with Sam Abell is awesome. 👏

@TheCritHouse 4 ай бұрын

It really is! He is a brilliant teach and photographer. Not to mention a kind, thoughtful and gentle human being.

@pasqualetassone3334 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations Jeff, a wonderful start to what looks like being an exceptional series. 👏👏👏👏

@TheCritHouse 10 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly! Fingers crossed that people like it.

@pasqualetassone3334 10 ай бұрын

@@TheCritHouse how could they not???

@RideandRemember 10 ай бұрын

When I saw your announcement that you'd have this #myfive series, I thought it'd be about how those images influenced or affected the photographer's photography career. And now I see I was wrong and naive even. Sam's story made me think who he really was and is now. It was more about his life, not only in terms of his photography career but also his life itself as an individual. It was very interesting and somewhat inspiring for me as well. To be really honest, many other episodes of yours made me think of different ways of seeing or approaching the photography itself because there were critiques involved. Then I learnt a lot and the way I see my photography itself has also changed in a good way. But this episode is quite different, at least that's how I personally feel. I feel like I've just learnt how I can see and feel something beyond photography to be a "better" photographer. He was obviously talking about "his five images" but I've felt and learnt something not about photography. I don't know why. Maybe that's why I love photography :) Thank you so much as always for sharing this brilliant episode Jeff 🥰

@TheCritHouse 10 ай бұрын

R&R, you're so kind. I've tried not to be too directive about what and how they should talk about their five images. I want them to have space to decide that for themselves. Sam ran with it, in his direction, with his story. I loved talking with him, and glad you got something from it too.

@davidseymour1653 10 ай бұрын

I was a high school student of Sam Abell and have been fascinated with him from his earliest teachings. I also was tutored by Sam Abell Sr. at Sylvania Northview H.S. Both men affected me profoundly. Thank both for your intellect and kindness.

@TheCritHouse 10 ай бұрын

David, Thanks for sharing! I am a midwestern boy from a family of educators. I feel a kinship with Sam, even though we have never interacted outside of this discussion. I can see how you would have been fascinated.

@SlavaVeres 5 ай бұрын

Oh goodnes 🇨🇦 Christopher Pratt is a great Canadian painter. His recent passing is such a loss for Canada. He is my favourite contemporary artist. It’s amazing to learn that Sam Abel himself went to see Pratt in NF. There is a wonderful documentary about Pratt which you can easily find online. Often I tried to implement Pratt’s approach to composition in my personal photography.

@TheCritHouse 5 ай бұрын

Oh wow! thank you. Sam's stories about him are lovely.

@lomil6831 10 ай бұрын

Sam Abell is the most amazing speaker, teacher and photographer-thank you for this fantastic interview.

@TheCritHouse 10 ай бұрын

We agree! Laura, thank you for the kind comment. We are blessed to have him on the program.

@davidseymour1653 10 ай бұрын

@kosmidts 10 ай бұрын

Wow Jeff!! Awesome episode about Sam Abell's work and vision 👏

@TheCritHouse 10 ай бұрын

Thanks. Amazing dude, he is.

@TheLuis1960 10 ай бұрын

Woow! This video is for me your best idea since your channel started. Bringing Sam for the first episode has been a great success. How much wisdom and honesty! He has moved me a lot and his words have stirred my soul as an artist. I look forward to the next one. Congratulations Jeff

@TheCritHouse 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Luis. We will have a new episode every day for the next month. I agree. This is a good idea. I've learned so much. I hope others will too.

@GlennJSpiro 10 ай бұрын

Agree . Excellent and Sam Able’s thoughts or words moved me too.

@mytinplaterailway 10 ай бұрын

This is a great idea for a series. And Sam Abell clearly was a good choice for number 1. So glad you didn't restrict it to photographs too.

@TheCritHouse 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. Sam is amazing. And we know people get inspiration from things other than photography.

@CRJines 6 ай бұрын

Love his work and his teachings.

@TheCritHouse 6 ай бұрын

We do to. He's amazing

@janeoram2460 9 ай бұрын

Marvellous! I learned so much from this!

@TheCritHouse 9 ай бұрын

So glad! Isn't Sam great? Love him so much.

@cherylegalloway5448 10 ай бұрын

What a wonderful thoughtful interview, gives one a lot to reflect on as starting out in photography.

@TheCritHouse 10 ай бұрын

Cheryl, thanks so much. He's a good man.

@petervanderstock7636 8 ай бұрын

The Edward Steichen exhibition “Family of Man” can still be seen permanently in the small town Clervaux in Luxemburg. It is a must-see when you are in the region. All 530 pictures are displayed in the chateau. I bought the book there.

@TheCritHouse 8 ай бұрын

I was unaware of that. Thank you.

@GlennJSpiro 10 ай бұрын

Hi, Wow again in terms of other comments this is excellent idea and excellent, superb episode with Sam Able. I learned so much . Please keep going with the excellent work in you Crit house Channel.

@TheCritHouse 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much, Glenn.

@alanholzmanphoto 10 ай бұрын

HI. I'm a new subscriber - only found out about your channel from an IG post from Sam Abell. The idea of #myfive is wonderful and how great it was to have seen my first one with the incomparable Sam Abell.. Thanks for this series.

@TheCritHouse 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing! We're glad to have you on board. Feel free to let us know your thoughts.

@RichardSilvius 10 ай бұрын

Automatic like, and I haven’t even watched the video yet.

@TheCritHouse 10 ай бұрын

Well, when you watch it, let us know what you think.

@RichardSilvius 10 ай бұрын

@@TheCritHouse I watched it in full. Of course, like anything with Sam Abel it was fascinating, educational, and inspiring. I’ll certainly watch it again in the future (saved it to a playlist) - thank you for this and I’m looking forward to more of this format! I think it’s a great idea.