The Art of Digital Photography: The Inspirational Series with Kevin Gilbert
Join Mia McCormick and Kevin Gilbert as they sit down to discuss Kevin's inspiring 30 career as a photo journalist and educator. Being a photo journalist has enabled Kevin to travel the world, bring back photographs from 70 different countries, and cover subjects ranging from tribal cultures to world leaders. Always on the look out for the coming trends in the field Kevin made the transition from film to digital while still holding dear to the concept of getting it right in camera. From working with newspapers to large production companies to starting companies of his own, Kevin's get it done attitude has opened the door to a world of opportunities.
Release Date: 2015-12-03
Lessons
On Getting Started
Kevin aspired to be a filmmaker from an early age and went on to studying cinematography, but while in university he switched over to becoming a photo journalist and got hooked on photography.
Duration: 11 mins 49 seconds
On Working on Big Productions
As a photo journalist Kevin got a big break working as the first still photographer for the Discovery Network, which opened up the world of working on large TV productions.
Duration: 10 mins 41 seconds
On Getting it Right in Camera
Kevin's roots in photo journalism coupled with his dislike of working on the computer compelled him to work hard to always get it right in camera, even after the transition from film to digital.
Duration: 6 mins 10 seconds
On Starting Your Own Company
With the growth of digital Kevin joined with colleagues to create his first photography education company, Blue Pixel, which went on to collaborate with companies like Nikon, Microsoft, Best Buy, Associated Press, and more.
Duration: 16 mins 22 seconds
On Not Being Afraid of an Assignment
Having the right attitude for getting the job done builds your reputation as someone people want to work with, which expands your network, and goes on to open new doors to opportunity.
Duration: 15 mins 2 seconds