Dan Milnor Interview
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- In this interview, Daniel Milnor discusses his career arc in the creative industry, his previous career as a photographer, the value of prints, his experience at Kodak and now Blurb. He also shares insight into how photographers fit within the market in 2019 with advice on how to stand out from the masses.
Dan is a maker and an observer of cultures. He does personal black and white documentary photography and he's spent almost 30 years observing the photography/creative industry around the world.
You can view some of his work at danielmilnor.photoshelter.com...
Read some of Dan's writings and watch some of his UA-cam videos at shifter.media/tag/daniel-milnor/
***UPDATE**
The first "W. Eugene Smith" image (the two boys, one with the gun) was actually a William Klein photograph. We apologize for this error but are choosing to keep the video up since UA-cam doesn't have a way to update a video file without losing all engagement that has been collected with the video.
"Content is the work that crosses your eyes but never connects with your brain". A quote I won't forget.
Same. I have it written and hanging on my wall.
This is an insanely outstanding interview. I usually never ever comment on videos, but here I am at night watching this from my small town in Spain, when Dan Milnor is putting into words what me (and I’m sure that thousands) of other photographers have felt but not been able to so clearly express... Bravo sir, there is still hope. Muchas gracias 🙏
Thanks for watching. We are so glad you enjoyed it.
I love small towns in Spain. Michael asked the good stuff.
I also have never commented on videos. But here I am, in my garage (hiding from tiny humans), listening and now commenting on Dan Milnor's interview. It's amazing. Thank you for saying all of this out loud. You are helping me to go my own way
'Fearless, take chances, fail on a regular basis and don't conform', a perfect recipe for happiness and success
"...that's where you're not a photographer; you happen to use photography but you are a creative member of society."
That seems to describe Sebastião Salgado to a T. He's the reason I got back into photography after 20 years of being away.
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This is one of those interviews one should listen/watch again and again. It has so much. I wish more people would come to this and hear him. The last half of the interview is a gold mine.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found his thoughts beneficial.
I've watched lots of Dan's talks and interviews and they're always inspiring and thought provoking.
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. Dan's great. We have 2 shorter segments that we will be releasing as well.
Thanks Amigo, glad you are finding something you like
Every photographer needs to watch this interview. Looks like I've found my mentor. I can listen to him talk all day. This is great!!
Yes, this is much different than the normal photography crap on UA-cam. This guy is a true industry pro who knows what he is talking about.
Nobody mentioned it so I thought I would: The first "W. Eugene Smith" image (the two boys, one with the gun) was actually a William Klein photograph.
Dangit! Great catch. So sorry about that.
@@MUSEA I hope this warrants more of a response than simply "Dangit!".
@@benthompson7139 I would correct it, but UA-cam won't allow me to replace the video. I'd lose all the comments and views and SEO related to the video. I can make a note in the video notes, but UA-cam doesn't have a way to update the video file like Vimeo does to fix errors.
@@benthompson7139 I added an Update to the video description. I hope that helps explain the error.
@@MUSEA Thanks very much for your attention to this! Given the content of this video and Dan's other films, it makes a difference. Thanks again!
This is my favorite interview of Dan. I try not to miss any of them on AYP. Thank you for sharing this interview you have an ocean of information, insight and just plain down to earth love of photography that is very motivating. I'm getting into photography a little late in the game, but I shot what I like and hope to leave a body of work behind for my daughter to look at and share with her family. I'm printing a lot more than I ever did thanks to a Dan's advice to get it off hard drives and into people's hands. Be well and safe.
Me too. I’m late to photography and I’m still trying to find my voice. The least I can do right now is be a historian for my family and document as much as I can (hopefully in a creative way), so that future generations can look back and see how where our family came from and the things we lived through.
Dan is a genius and I always appreciate his perspective. One minor caption error: the vertical shot of the kid with the gun is William Klein, not W Eugene Smith
Thanks for watching Bradley! Yeah, the mistake is acknowledged in the video notes. I wish UA-cam would let you replace a video file without losing all the comments/engagement associated with it.
Outstanding interview.
Thank you for the video Dan.
The thing about printing is very true. After watching one of your video, I was inspired to make a book and when I start curating my "best" images, I was left with literally 1 photo of all 10k+. Now I am inspired to have projects and come up with books.
Also when I print my landscape photos and hang them on my wall, I can spot improvements and the best part of my images, better than the 32-inch 4K monitor that I have. It is a valuable comment and the ones who pursue photography without printing are missing out one of the best critic they could get.
Digital transformation in general; commoditized many creative fields including writers. Now there is influx of information and you need to really cut through the digital noise in order to find what you are looking for. To do that, you need to have least amount of distraction which is rare.
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Print is not only important, it's fun. Watching a print come up in the darkroom or watching it slowly emerge from an inkjet is such a wonderful feeling.
Dan Milnor is gold!!!
You aren't wrong! :)
I need to do this interview justice and listen again, and take extra notes. Really blows my mind.
Dan’s awesome!!!
MIND-BLOWN !!!!! thank you for sharing !!!!!!
Glad you liked it!
I am LOVING this guy's story. I'm part of the same generation and completely agree with so much he says.
Great interview, lots to think about!
So honest!! Straight talking!!!! And a true mentor to an awful lot of us!!
You have many excellent insights Mr. Milnor.
What a great interview and very refreshing to hear what he says and I couldn’t agree more.
Wow! What to say...sounds very true to me. Thanks for doing these interviews, it´s worth it!
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Best interview with Dan. So good
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This is such an excellent interview. Dan, you are inspirational.
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Enjoyed this so much! Thank you! I'm a huge fan of DM!
Thanks so much for watching!
Easily the best video on the internet
Not sure about that, but we appreciate the kind words. Dan is awesome!!!!
A very significant and thought provoking interview, which should be included in the curriculum of all photography course taught to students and aspiring photographers. Will they listen...perhaps they’ll listen now.
Thank you so much for watching. We are glad you enjoyed this interview with Dan!
Students are in an interesting spot. What to do when the actual industry is going away? I still think photography is a great thing, and better as a small part of a larger discussion. However, you see a Trent Parke show and my faith is restored.
Thank you Dan Milnor for this interesting and inspiring video. It was very well presented.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent interview and work, thanks for sharing!
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Fabulous and inspiring.
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Awesome video! Love Dans thoughts on photography and couldn’t agree anymore 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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this is super rad, michael - big fan of daniel's. great job.
Thanks man! Appreciate the view and sub.
This is an outstanding interview. Just obe thing to say: The photograph of the boy with the pistol pointing at the camera is a photograph by William Klein. It is not made by Eugene Smith.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Yes, it’s been pointed out multiple times about my mistake with the image by William Klein. I made a note in the video details and I would replace the video if UA-cam would let you. My only option is to delete the video and lose all the traction gained and reupload a new edit. I’m hoping UA-cam will eventually let you replace videos like Vimeo does without losing all the comments and engagement. Thanks again for watching and pointing out the error.
Wow! That was an amazing interview.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks! and more ideas like this...
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! More to come.
He's a good guy, I like listening to him regarding his person and his way of photography of course. Truly inspiring. Thanks for this Interview & Upload.
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Good..debatable. Just don't ask my wife.
Dan Milnor in colour.... wow
I literally started to cry hearing the story about the hidden portrait portfolio guy around the 13:30 mark.
Wow! thanks for watching
I'm sitting at the table having an honest conversation with you. Thank you.
Thanks for watching Eric!
Just imagine if we as a society were doing the same. Michael did a great job.
Always worth listening to Dan....but the pic at 10:16 is by William Klein not Eugene Smith :)
Yeah, that's my fault! Unfortunately, UA-cam doesn't let you upload a replacement video to correct errors like this. I made a note in the video description about the error. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it.
Do you have any info on how to follow Dan? I am wondering when he will be in NYC for a talk???
He is very interesting!!!
You can follow his channel here: ua-cam.com/channels/UeQwttArAI7yDE2l_GeNtw.html
More Milnor please - I can't get enough. Subbed.
Klein/Smith thing really confused me!
Thanks for the Sub! Sorry about the Klein/Smith thing. That's my fault. I wish I could upload a corrected video over this one, but UA-cam doesn't allow that unlike Vimeo.
@@MUSEA No sweat; looking forward to more
As usual, Daniel, really great! How much coffee had you just drunk?
We didn’t give him any before the interview. No telling how much before he arrived. ;)
I like Daniel and following his work, talks, interviews, etc. but I wonder why are the Steve Shore photos at min 20:40ff considered great and not considered as snapshots ? I have this difficulty with various works considered as great, some of them I get it but others I don't.
Dimiitris, I think it is down to how our minds and life experiences help us appreciate different images. That is the wonder of photography or say paintings. If we all reacted the same, we would only ever need a handful of paintings or famous photos, and life would be boring.
good Interview :) though I think the photograph with the kid and the gun is by William Klein and not Smith...
Yes you are correct. The video notes mention the error. I didn’t want to take it down because it resets all the traffic the video has received. If UA-cam had a video file replacement feature I would swap it out, but my only option is to delete the entire thing.
@@MUSEA yeah no worries. Didn't see that haha. Thanks and keep up the great work :)
Boys with a pistol is William klein
Yes! It was a mistake I made and I made a note of that in the notes. Thanks!
Hmmmm. Ten percent of photographers do 100% of the creative work. I think Dan's being optimistic.
Thanks for an interesting video.
10:21 its a William Klein.
Thanks for letting us know. Yes, we've posted about this mistake in the details of this video. That's my fault, but UA-cam won't let you replace a video of an existing post with a new/corrected video. So we posted about our mistake in the video details.
One of the best interviews on UA-cam right now! I can't believe this is all free. Love Dan and his work!
Raj !!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Do you have a Instagram address Raj? Would love meet someone who can cite photographs!