Introduction: HEARBLACK
Just like most aspects (hobbies, life in general…), I think too much of it and ruin the momentum by adding too much brain and not enough spirit in it. Simplicity always wins and reminders of this are influential.
HEARBLACK is a great reminder that easy does it, and to keep it simple, and I think you will be inspired by him also. If you are not acquainted with Nathan Williams (this post doesn’t give him the charter he deserves, either), visit one of my favorite blogs, HEARBLACK. From his amazing photos to his inspiring quotes, I look forward to the way he chapters his life.
He loves the camera in any format and his photos make me want to take out my 35mm and go outside and play.
Plus, a big huge congrats to him- he is getting married and him and his bride to be are adorable! Seriously, they give me a toothache, they are so sweet together.
He loves the camera in any format and his photos make me want to take out my 35mm and go outside and play.
Plus, a big huge congrats to him- he is getting married and him and his bride to be are adorable! Seriously, they give me a toothache, they are so sweet together.
what is your philosophy on photography?
whoa. I wish I had a mission statement or something. I guess I shoot to share things or remember them. That’s me. If I’m taking a picture I’m doing it ’cause I want to share something with someone else, remember it later… or I guess I could be getting paid to shoot it.. forgot about that. Taking pictures of things makes them more intimate for me. Take a picture of some rust on a car, and suddenly I notice neat rust on everything. Take pictures of a good friend, and I feel like I know them better. Simple.
what inspires you?
i’m traditional with the “photo inspiration” I guess.
Family, friends, and people I love. Maybe even things I love.
If I get a chance to shoot someone I like, I have fun and generally end up with pictures I feel good about. Nothing revolutionary or enlightening, sorry. I like it though. You could probably learn a lot about me from my photo albums ’cause they’re full of people I care about, and stuff I like. My family, friends, soon-to-be-wife, hikes – that sort of stuff dominates the albums. I’d say that’s inspiration.
Family, friends, and people I love. Maybe even things I love.
If I get a chance to shoot someone I like, I have fun and generally end up with pictures I feel good about. Nothing revolutionary or enlightening, sorry. I like it though. You could probably learn a lot about me from my photo albums ’cause they’re full of people I care about, and stuff I like. My family, friends, soon-to-be-wife, hikes – that sort of stuff dominates the albums. I’d say that’s inspiration.
when did you first pick up a camera?
No idea.
My family always had cheap-o cameras around the house. My first click has unfortunately passed by undocumented. Frankly I’m impressed if anyone remembers. That’s awesome.
My family always had cheap-o cameras around the house. My first click has unfortunately passed by undocumented. Frankly I’m impressed if anyone remembers. That’s awesome.
what is your favorite camera?
i’m lucky to have access to a ton of great cameras through my job shooting for our university newspaper. funny thing is, i have the most fun playing around with a cheap 35m film camera i got at thrift stores awhile back. That one, and sometimes i’ll treat myself to a disposable camera. I can’t get enough of them. Honestly, there is something to be said for the anticipation and suspense that comes with disposables – any film cameras really. It’s different than when I shoot digital. Don’t get me wrong, digital is great – instant gratification.
Don’t like it?… try again, and again, and again.
It’s a completely different experience with film.
It’s risky, suspenseful, unknown, each shot is more valuable.
I get excited thinking about how each shot will turn out, toss the roll in a bin at the grocery store, wait a week, then it’s like christmas flipping through the printed shots later… Pretty nerdy, but take me seriously and pull out the film camera from your closet this weekend.
No, really – try it out if you haven’t for awhile.
Don’t like it?… try again, and again, and again.
It’s a completely different experience with film.
It’s risky, suspenseful, unknown, each shot is more valuable.
I get excited thinking about how each shot will turn out, toss the roll in a bin at the grocery store, wait a week, then it’s like christmas flipping through the printed shots later… Pretty nerdy, but take me seriously and pull out the film camera from your closet this weekend.
No, really – try it out if you haven’t for awhile.
For me, film is fun and digital is all business.
sometimes my prints come back from the lab with a nice note from the printer-people (?) apologizing for all the imperfections and bad exposures, they’ve even sent notes with tips on how to avoid the imperfections. I think it’s funny ’cause the imperfections are what I love. Just different perspectives I guess.
analog, instant or digital?
i’ll be honest, i’d have to google the difference.
i don’t know how i got a job as a photographer without knowing anything.
i feel stupid when people ask me what cameras i shoot with because I actually don’t know the names.
“film” and “digital”. I have a couple of each.
canon, holga, disposable, underwater – there are four more names I could give you from what I use.
i feel stupid when people ask me what cameras i shoot with because I actually don’t know the names.
“film” and “digital”. I have a couple of each.
canon, holga, disposable, underwater – there are four more names I could give you from what I use.
what is your favorite photo and why?
i don’t know why this one is my favorite, I just come back to it often and feel good when I see it. I might be different for me than when someone else looks at it because i’ve got experiences attached to it. I took it while hitching a ride in the back of a truck in India a few years ago. The kids were trying to catch up to us on the bike.
It’s candid, it’s adventurous, it’s exciting, and it captures a moment. Those qualities might be exclusive to me. If nothing else, it’s a great bike!
You live in Hawaii, you have so many photo ops there! What is your favorite thing to shoot?
The mountains, ocean, boats, it’s all great. I like pictures of people most though, and people are people… doesn’t make too much difference where they are for a picture – no? I love pictures of nature and landscapes , but honestly i usually don’t share them ’cause I think they’ll bore people. Am I wrong? Lets admit it. Beautiful? Yes, but a little boring. At least in a photo, hardly does justice. I prefer people
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Thanks to Nathan for taking the time to do the interview! He is a really super nice guy and I wish him the best!
Visit his blog and say hello and congrats here.
Visit his blog and say hello and congrats here.
He’s also offering to give out one of his photos as prints! If you are interested, let me know which photo you like of his on this post, and I’ll draw a name via random.org in a couple weeks.
Thanks for reading!
These pictures are so sweet! I'm in love already. I agree completely with what he says about making things intimate through photography and about choosing to shoot people and things that you love. I've been thinking a lot lately about how you can tell from a photograph that a photographer loves his/her subject. It's just completely different from a photograph where the photographer has distanced him/herself from the subject.
Loved reading his honest and down to earth answers. The photo of the two of them standing on the rock is adorable, what a cute couple indeed
Oh, this is amazing! I love his photos!
lovely post and amazing photos
i so appreciate the candidness of this interview. it's nice to hear words from an unpretentious talent.oh, and i totally agree diana, him and his fiance are so sweet they're giving me a toothache too:)
I couldn´t agree more…Amelias comment says it all.Beautiful
my god that picture of him and his fiancee kissing is just about the cutesst thing ever. I also love the tray of food. He seems so down to earth and self aware. thanks for the introduction-indigo
Great pics
his work is great, i love the "legs-shot"
Cute interview! His photos really are so lovely!
What a great interview. Really loved it. Thanks!
Love this interview…I love his take on photography, it's inspiring me because I want to get into more. Or…start. ha.Adorable couple too! Sooo sweet! XO
goodness that was a great read and whoa i love those photos! thanks for letting us in on this wonderful man!
These are such awesome pictures! They have me thinking about engagement picture ideas!
Great interview!
another great photographer! amazing photos, thanks for sharing
great interview! I can't wait to pour through his blog!
The first one of the happy couple together is so sweet! What a blonde couple they are!!! The interview is terrific – so interesting to read about someone's modus operandi! The bike photo I think is my fave!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this interview. His answers come across as very honest and refreshing. The photos are so sweet too.I really like the photo from the aeroplane window.
oh!! another rockin' talent on yer blog! i am going to his blog right after this!p.s. a friend's brother has this great advice: "always opt for awkward silence". it is much better than inserting foot in mouth. i just need to remember to DO it.
what a pure point of view.
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Lovely!I adore candid moments captured too… XO*
Oh this one made my heart jump:http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sLBHs_JiISM/SgldclblxnI/AAAAAAAABhM/jMZ6QsTQAKk/s400/IMG_6142.jpgSeriously love it.
i love that his pictures make you feel like you are there in that moment. only great photographers can do that, what a talent!
this is inspiring me to get out my film! i might even buy a disposable camera to take on holiday with me
amazing photos! great interview!
wow I love those pictures… He sounds so down to earth!
His answers are so honest, this interview is so awesome… a million times over. And of cos his photos reflect all of his humour and his open mind. I love this one so much!
Cool, I want to take more pictures with my hubby.
My fav is the fish eye with the motorcycle handles in frame.
These are such great photos. I love all of them, but especially those by the beach!
I forgot to say which photos i like! #1 and #4. I want my own photos of my bf and i like that too.
Ohhh, I love this! Thanks for the introduction, these photos are great!