Adorama TV has taken us to from Canada to Europe, following some of the world’s best photographers as they give a glimpse behind the scenes of the artist’s adventures that fuel their creativity. In the latest season of Adorama TV’s ‘Through the Lens’ web series, creator and director Sal D’Alia brings the series back to the United States where an unbelievable 16 episodes were filmed. Adventure, street, landscape, and even dance are just some of the genres covered in this season. Based on the trailer and the episodes that have already come out, this may be the most diverse ‘Through the Lens’ season yet. We were lucky enough to sit down with the featured photographers and talk about their experiences shooting their episode and what fuels their creativity. Alex StrohlAlex Strohl has such a strong connection to nature and adventure that the Madrid born photographer moved to Montana in order to pursue his passion for capturing authentic moments in some of the most pristine wilderness in North America. And his gamble paid off. While accumulating an Instagram following of 2 million people, Strohl’s work has also been commissioned by clients such as Apple, Land Rover and Facebook. Being a landscape and adventure photographer, you say your drive is to inspire people to just ‘get outside.’ How do you feel the big landscapes of the Northern United States, and especially your home of Montana and Glacier National Park, help you convey this inspiration?
Has the move to Montana helped shape the photographer you are today?
Do you think your career path in the outdoor/adventure photography industry would have been similar if you had stayed in France?
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Omar Z RoblesOmar Z Roble wasn’t always a photographer. In fact, Roble can say that his journey into photography started where few others had. Roble was a mime, training under Marcel Marceau, a famed mime actor. These lessons taught Robles how to tell stories through subtle movements, which was a natural fit for when he found his passion for photographing ballet dancers in front of rugged urban environments. In your TTL episode, you show a photo you took of the dancer with Bill Cunningham in the background. That is one of the coolest things we have ever seen. How did that moment, and that photo, inspired you since?
With the destruction that Hurricane Maria caused, why did you feel it was important to film the TTL episode there as opposed to your current home in NYC?
Kathryn DyerLifelong California resident Kathryn Dyer started an Instagram account as a way of sharing her love of nature, but it wound up becoming her creative outlet after she was diagnosed with cancer. The nature that always calmed her was becoming harder to visit as the treatments took effect, but Dyer would force herself to get outside in order to take photographs. Along with her husband Karl, Dyer’s love for nature resonated with people, leading to a large and passionate following who find her work both beautiful and inspiring. You credit photography with helping you find your love of nature. How has that love of nature also helped you through your hardships, such as your battle with breast cancer?
In your episode, you talk about the lone oak tree that was one of your favorite places to photograph, as well as connect with nature. The oak tree has since fallen. Even though the loss was hard for you, what positive aspects, if any, came out of the loss of the tree?
You and your husband Karl have found your passion for photography together. How do you think that joint creativity has translated in your marriage?
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Zach AlliaZach Allia had a successful career in Silicon Valley before deciding to leave the bustle of the tech world for the more slow-paced life in the pristine Utah landscape. Over the years, Allia has amassed an impressive travel client list that includes tourism boards such as Visit Jordan and Istria, Croatia. Allia’s near half a million followers on Instagram flock to his feed daily for an extraordinary mix of travel, wildlife, puppies and portraiture. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Humza DeasWhen you look at Humza Deas profile and career to date, it is hard to believe that he is only 21 years old. His photographs’ gritty, distinct look and feel comes from his background growing up skateboarding on the streets of New York City. Deas loves showing off his love for New York City from unique perspectives, often from above. Whether it be a helicopter or a rooftop, Deas thrives off these high altitude scenes. Deas credits his endless exploration of the city as also helping him have a better understanding of who he is as an individual. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Erin SullivanErin Sullivan’s love for photography started young, when she was just a teenager. Her constant desire to be outdoors with her camera led her to work as a wilderness guide and adventure trip leader. These experiences helped Sullivan learn how to not only capture the scenes in front of her, but interact with her environment. Whether she is photographing lions on safari or documenting the culture of Myanmar, Sullivan has a wide range of documentary styles that has helped her blog ‘Erin Outdoors’ become one of the most popular travel blogs on the internet today. Your travel schedule these days often takes you far from the US borders. So far that there is even some Kenya footage in your TTL episode. But when you were in your home, you found joy in sharing some of your favorite local spots. What was the message you were trying to convey with including both locations?
If you had to plan a 30 day US road trip, what are some of your must visit locations? Both places you have been and US bucket list locations?
You are known as Erin Outdoors, and it’s easy to see why! But with all of the remote outdoor adventures you embark on, is it hard to come home to a metropolis as crazy as Los Angeles?
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Terry MclaughlinTerry Mclaughlin has lived in Los Angeles, California after moving from his home in Wichita, Kansas. His street photography has fueled his desire to learn more about the people from the Southern California metropolis, especially the local homeless population. Coming from a background which forced the photographer to confront his addiction issues head on, Mclaughlin hopes his documentary work showing the Los Angeles that people rarely see helps viewers learn more about the problems of addiction and homelessness. The one thing that most stands out about your work is the sense of height. Whether from the air, laying on the ground looking up, or sitting on a rooftop ledge, height seems to play a big part in your style. What is it about the vertigo feeling that fuels your creativity?
You show a side of Los Angeles that few have seen, or even knew existed. What is it about the sprawling metropolis that inspires you, photography wise?
Jordan Taylor WrightMulti-talented is a phrase all too often used these days, but when applied to Jordan Taylor Wright, it is an accurate representation. The Los Angeles based creative hasn’t kept himself in one specific genre of art, instead choosing to utilize all of his skills and business sense by running a full fledged production company and creative agency. While not working on ad campaigns with brands such as Bose, L’Oréal, American Express, and Marvel, Wright has also contributed to music videos for Usher, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, and The Chainsmokers. Seemingly never stopping to sleep, Wright is also a writer whose book “Forever in the Infinite Now” is available on his education website Intention. You are known for your filmmaking, but your IG is full of incredible photos and digital art. As filmmaking is your actual career, how do you find the time and inspiration to create the still content and inspirational messages that appear on your IG feed?
With as much traveling as you do for work, how do you find the balance to really enjoy the culture and locations around the world that you visit? And do you find time to put the camera down and just be in the moment?
![]() As of August 28th, the following 8 episodes have yet to air. Subscribe to Adorama TV on YouTube to be notified when each episode goes live.Minh TSimple is a good way to describe Minh T’s style. Leading lines, shapes and perfect symmetry give way to white spaces and long shadows, conveying a sense of wandering through a dream. His scenes have been well received by his fans and media alike, landing Minh T on countless ‘Who to Follow’ lists, including the award for ‘Best Individual Instagram’ by Surface. ![]() Lauren NaylorLauren Naylor’s photography journey has taken her coast to coast, from her home in Florida to Portland then to New York and lastly, Los Angeles after she realized NYC has some cold winters. Naylor’s work usually includes models who fit perfectly into the sometimes otherworldly scenes that she is drawn to. In addition to her photography work, Naylor has founded Supervirgo, a collective of Los Angeles based female creatives. Your portrait work is beautiful and has a unique vintage feel and color tone in often otherworldly landscapes. What is it about these desert like environments that fuels your creativity?
You founded a collective of female creatives called Supervirgo. What was the inspiration behind this and where would you like to see this creative be in 5, 10 years?
Jose SilvaBesides having one of the photography industry’s most incredible heads of hair, the Venezuela born photographer moved to New Jersey when he was 14 when he also found his love for photography. Street photography, cityscapes and aerial photography are Silva’s passion, but lately, he has also become a force in the live music scene as well, capturing unreal photos at some of the country’s biggest music festivals and shows. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Eric RubensMost of photographer and filmmaker Eric Rubens work could simply be described as ‘paradise.’ The California-based creative is drawn to the ocean and beaches, capturing breathtaking sunsets, surfers, and idyllic beach scenes. He has accumulated almost 400k followers on Instagram, proving that warm tones and beautiful beach scenes is what most people want to be daydreaming of. Your Instagram feed is full of bright, warm, tropical scenes. What is it about these warm destinations that is so appealing to you?
You often come back from trips with a full video along with tons of photos. Do you ever find time to put the camera down and enjoy the moment? How do those moments help inspire your creativity when you do pick up the camera again?
![]() Tobi ShinobiLondon photographer Tobi Shinobi came from a background you wouldn’t expect from a full time, successful photographer. Shinobi was a young lawyer when he became an early adaptor to Instagram, and his work was quickly noticed. He was featured by Instagram numerous times, helping him amass 140k followers, which eventually led to his change of career. Shinobi has put down his law books and picked up a camera, and all of us who follow him are grateful that he did. You portfolio is a mix of moody urban photos, architecture, aerial, and the occasional nature capture. Which of these genres are you most attracted to and why?
In all of your travels, which location do you feel you felt the most inspired to capture and share the scenes in front of you?
What is the #1 location on your travel bucket list right now?
![]() Paola FranquiPuerto Rican born Paola Franqui has an incredible way of capturing fleeting moments. Whether it’s a couple sharing a moment in front of Big Ben or a kiss on a bridge in Venice, Franqui sees these moments and makes sure to act fast before the moment is gone. But perhaps where her work shows the most heart is when she returned to Puerto Rico just two months after Hurricane Maria. The images show damage and destruction, but also courage and fight from the residents who refused to be knocked down. You seem to really love to capture the fleeting moments of daily life on the street. What is it about these seemingly non-descript moments that draws you in?
While it may be an impossible question to answer, which city has been your favorite street photography subject?
Out of all of the characters that you have met photographing on the streets, who is the one that still sticks in your mind almost daily?
![]() ![]() ![]() Steve GindlerSteve Gindler loves abandon locations, especially if he can add a little mystery to it. Gindler often takes models into these forgotten buildings, setting up images that will often leave you speechless. New Jersey has the unfortunate label of ‘most moved out state.’ While this may not be good for the economy, it seems to leave you with plenty of abandon locations to create your art. What is it about abandon buildings that you feel works so well for the style of photography that you have your models in?
Have you ever gotten into serious trouble for your abandon exploration and photo shoots? Was there any experience that got your heart pounding?
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Dan Marker-MooreDan Marker-Moore was always more than a photographer. For a decade, he was a animator/motion graphics artist before finding his passion for photography in Los Angeles. His background mostly shows in his stunning ‘time slices’ series which combines hours worth of images to create a beautiful kaleidoscope of colors and changing light. ![]() The post Meet the 16 Creatives in AdoramaTV’s ‘Through The Lens: Back In The USA’ appeared first on Resource. via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230553 https://ift.tt/2MWma6R
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