Tips From 10 of the Top Photographers Around

by Mike O'Leary March 11, 2018 11 Comments

Colin Smith was at WPPI recently, where he caught up with 10 high-profile and talented pros to ask them a few questions. The video features fantastic insights into the minds of some of the biggest and hottest names in photography.

To keep the interviews short and snappy, Smith asks each photographer the same first two questions followed by a wild card question based on the answers to the first two. He starts by asking them how they got started in the business, then asks them what keeps them motivated and inspired, and finally, he asks his improvised question. From the amazingly talented and admirably laid-back Renee Robyn to the effervescent showman that is Joe Edelman, there are some great nuggets of pearly wisdom to be heard here. Also, keep an eye out for Fstoppers' own Emily Teague, who has been making all us mere mortals super jealous of her stunning fine art portraits. If you haven't already, please go check out her work.

Any interesting stories on how you got started? Any pearls of wisdom? Let us know in the comments below.

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Mike is a landscape and commercial photographer from, Co. Kerry, Ireland. In his photographic work, Mike tries to avoid conveying his sense of existential dread, while at the same time writing about his sense of existential dread. The last time he was in New York he was mugged, and he insists on telling that to every person he meets.

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Jonathan Brady March 11, 2018 Brigham Brown

Jesus... are you seriously complaining and being pedantic over free content?
The title says 10 "OF THE" top photographers. Not "THE 10 TOP"...
FFS

Victor Gonzales March 11, 2018 Jonathan Brady

Damn, I had to log on just to like your comment lol Some people feel like they need to be seen and heard.

M L March 12, 2018 Brigham Brown

seriously 10 of the top ten photo web gurus, I wouldn't put them in the top 1000.

Mike O'Leary March 12, 2018 M L

I think both of you guys need to brush up on your English :)

M L March 12, 2018 Mike O'Leary

nope, nope nope. Matthew Jordan Smith gets a pass. But even some of their websites look like they are from the Stone Age. These are people popular on the web and for speaking at conventions. They are not in demand from clients booking jobs! I should know I book these jobs! are they good educators most likely but they are not "some of the best around"

Marcus Phoenix March 12, 2018 M L

apparently you don't book enough, since you have time to write useless comments here

Emily Teague March 11, 2018

Thanks for sharing! :)

Mike O'Leary March 12, 2018 Emily Teague

Thank YOU for creating such awesome work.

John de la Bastide March 11, 2018

Thanks...I needed that !

stir photos March 12, 2018

lol... dude at 16:01 that walked in on the frame was hilarious.... i liked all the interviews, but clay's words resonated the most for me. great share!