ICP Lectures online

The International Center of Photography (ICP) has an audio and video archive online with a bunch of lectures by many different artists. The audio archive dates back until 1975 and incudes lectures by Bruce Davidson, Anne Leibovitz, Martin Parr, David LaChapelle, Phillip-Lorca Di Corcia and many others. The video archives starts 1995, but there are only few videos online yet. Though it seems ICP is putting more material online in the near future. For sure this online archive is a good resource, especially as it also has a search option to find specific photographers.

students and talents, listen up!

From an interview with art director Robin Milgrim ( here). Had to post it immediately because this is so true but also at my school this issue is totally underrated.

Do you have any advice for a student or young professional currently working on their portfolio and/or promotional materials?

Every job is different, of which different skills are needed. Given that understanding, be yourself first and foremost. Find what it is you love about the work, your passion, and do that. The greatest talents live and breathe the business because they love what they do. It’s the commonality in most successful people, regardless of industry. Also, make nice with EVERYONE, especially at school. I was told this early on, and I am convinced it helped me survive while many of my peers dropped out of the industry. The people you go to school with, other artists, illustrators, directors, designers, etc. They are the people that will refer you the most work. As creative’s our egos can often get in the way, don’t let it happen. I have seen the ego destroy brilliantly talented people. So learn to collaborate early on. Perhaps you are good at lighting, but not as strong at concept. Team up. Find partners. Work together. The greatest of the greats stand on the shoulders of us all