Ask a professional artist/photographer anything

[Jay Kast]

1) What was the craziest photoshoot you've ever shot, and why?

2) What was the most memorable photoshoot, and why?

3) Did Mechanical Engineering get boring to you, or did you just have a stronger desire to be a photographer?

4) What would be your dream photoshoot, subject, environment- and why?

Appreciate the answers if you have time. If not, understandable - stay on the grind and congratulations.

 

[Primetime]

Was never really into art but i picked up a camera randomly 5 years ago and never looked back.

Been featured in Italian Vogue, Forbes, Complex, Noisey, Fader, Vice, The Source ect, i think ive shot everyone relevant in hip hop. Biggest Clients include Universal Music Group, Sony, and AGO. Been involved in Gallery shows all over the world and had my first solo show this year.

Being a photographer is cool cause you get to see and be around a bunch of cool shyt that would normally be unattainable. You get a spectators view of the madness and since your not really part of it, you keep your sanity and perspective. My job lets me travel the world, have cool experiences, and meet a bunch of people that inspire me if your thinking about getting into it, give it a try it could change ya life.

Any questions

James Ellis

How have things progressed in these 4.5 years?

I'm moving to the middle east for an oil and gas gig in about a month but I still got my lil canon camera i bought like 5 years ago but never did anything with lol. I figure while i'm out living with a ton of other expats i'll do some sight-seeing where appropriate, venture to dubai and bahrain (diet-dubai) fairly frequently, and put this canon camera to use. A side gig/hobby but i'd like to build a solid portfolio of pictures.

Would you say it's still similar where it's over-saturated for mediocre photographers but good opportunities for those who put in the work to be above average to great? Any experience with international travel?

 

[old soul]

Had some good convos over the years. RIP bud

 

[skyrunner1]

the goal is to be financially stable and invested in many other ventures before i get old. At this stage im trying to do the most i can so i can take it easy later. I want to live off this shyt for the rest of my life, hopefully a lot of my work will have greater significance in 20-30 years. Then ill be writing books, taking vacations, and since my work is taught at a few schools i wouldn't mind going into teaching. Nothing is guaranteed though, i could lose my eye sight tomorrow.

Dam RIP

 

[NoirDynosaur]

Damn....this thread was such a goldmine for upcoming photographers

Rest in Paradise king we appreciate you

 

[Alvin]

damn this the guy that died recently? RIP