1) What is the name of the Photographer?
Steven Taylor
2) How long has he/she been taking photographs?
He started taking photos in college and got his first gig two years into schooling for music and dropped out to do photography professionally. The interview does not give any specifics.
3) What is the genre in which the Photographer works? (If multiple, list all)
He shoots mainly portrait photography of musicians and celebrities.
4) How did the Photographer get his/her start?
He got his start in college when he was working in diesel and a famous person found his myspace page. They found where he worked and Steven talked the celebrity into doing a 2000 dollar shoot with him.
5) What is it about Photography that the Photographer finds inspiring?
He finds it inspiring to be carefree and not have to go through school to do what he loves. He likes making friends with the celebrities too.
6) Does the Photographer have a social or political viewpoint they are trying to convey? Identify.
Sort of, he wants to capture real photos that are honest and show what a person really looks like.
7) Does the Photographer discuss successes or failures? Identify.
Yes, he explains his success in getting into a risky gig. He shows up to a recording studio and convinces Snoop Dogg into a photoshoot. He seems like he has had a lot of luck and does not explain any failures.
8) What Artists/Photographers does the Photographer admire/emulate?
He does not explain any photographers he admires, but he admires the rappers and musicians he has met. He thinks they are cool and enjoys goofing off with them. One musician he especially got along with was Dave Barnes.
9) Does the Photographer discuss any historical aspects of Photography? Identify.
No. He says he doesn't like the technical aspects of photography and was even reluctant to get a nice camera. He says he mainly uses one lens for all his shoots.
10) Does the Photographer make any distinctions between Photography and other forms of visual art?
Yes, he makes it clear that photography is more real and honest than art. This explains the phrase "A picture is worth a thousand words". Photography is his passion.
11) What motivates the Photographer to keep taking photos?
He is motivated by helping the celebrities get album covers and motivated by working with other people. He likes to go with the flow, and photography is something that he has found passion in.
12) What is it about the Photographer's work that YOU find compelling?
I like the composition how he can make a simple, real photo tell a story. I like the aesthetic of his photos. Many of them have high contrast and look candid.
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