What would you ask a photographer?

If you had the chance to interview a photographer that you admired what questions would you ask? If there was only one question you were able to get an answer to, what would it be?

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note: Please try to keep the questions serious. The photographs that art participating in this interview series are willing to answer any questions thrown their way, to a point.

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  1. Mehdy Nasser July 26, 2009 at 2:42 am #

    My question is : Is there something you always ask to yourself/think just before you push the button ?

  2. Faylin Myhre July 26, 2009 at 1:57 pm #

    A couple questions~
    1. Can you describe that “moment” (experience, emotion,) when you knew that photography was something you just had to do?

    2. If you could take your art in any direction without fear of failure or rejection, where would it lead. What new thing would you try.

  3. scottwyden July 26, 2009 at 6:42 pm #

    Thanks so much, great questions!

  4. scottwyden July 26, 2009 at 6:42 pm #

    That's an interesting one. Thank you very much!

  5. Peter Witham July 29, 2009 at 9:21 am #

    I would ask 'Do you find yourself always looking at the World wondering how it would look as a photograph?' I know I do most of the time.

  6. scottwyden July 29, 2009 at 9:36 am #

    I do too! Great question Peter!

  7. Peter Witham July 29, 2009 at 12:21 pm #

    I would ask 'Do you find yourself always looking at the World wondering how it would look as a photograph?' I know I do most of the time.

  8. scottwyden July 29, 2009 at 12:36 pm #

    I do too! Great question Peter!

  9. Donald Schwartz August 14, 2009 at 12:03 am #

    Question: Why don't they make more strobes w/focusable Fresnel lenses? I can see the benefits of soft boxes, particularly those with grids, but a hard, hot-light look could potentially make for more dramatic images. Your view?

  10. scottwyden August 14, 2009 at 7:34 am #

    That's a good question Donald but it's more for the manufacturers not the photographer that uses the equipment. Thanks for posting!

  11. fredshively September 16, 2009 at 11:57 am #

    Is that a new telephoto or are you just happy to see me? Sorry, I'll get serious. Sort of. Ask about influences other than photographers. Artists, writers, music, architects, philosophers.

  12. Fred Shively September 16, 2009 at 11:59 am #

    I'd also ask how the hell do I get rid of my wife's photo which mysteriously keeps appearing on things like this!

  13. scottwyden September 16, 2009 at 12:14 pm #

    I'm sorry, I don't get it :/

  14. scottwyden September 16, 2009 at 12:14 pm #

    A very similar question is already part of the interview series. Keep them coming!

  15. diddydonn September 16, 2009 at 12:51 pm #

    When did you know Photography would be your career of choice?

  16. scottwyden September 16, 2009 at 1:02 pm #

    That question is already in the interview. Thanks for submitting and keep them coming!

  17. Pasquale D'Silva September 25, 2009 at 4:03 am #

    “How tall is your dad?”

  18. Pasquale D'Silva September 25, 2009 at 8:03 am #

    “How tall is your dad?”

  19. Corporate photographer London August 23, 2010 at 5:04 pm #

    I would want to know about where they get their passion for their work from. I believe all great photographers (like most professions) have a above average commitment to their work and an undying belief in what they are doing. This might only come in periods throughout their life but it would be great to know what the likes of Robert Frank and Jacques Henri Lartigue had pushing them forward.

  20. scottwyden August 23, 2010 at 5:05 pm #

    10 ft :-)

  21. scottwyden August 23, 2010 at 5:06 pm #

    That question is asked in the interviews :-) Thanks for the comment!

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