Interviewing a Bay Area Legend - Photographer Jakob Lilja Ruiz (

In this insightful interview, we delve deep into the world of creative process and the impact of creative burnout with the talented @Portra_papi. Jakob Lilja Ruiz is a photographer is a contemporary American Photographer who sets out to capture feelings rather than sharpness while documenting the vast American Landscape on 35mm film. Within this interview he uncovers tips and shares how his lifestyle allows him to live on the road and capture some of the most beautiful scenes. #thoughts&process #photographyinterview #artisticexpression
Follow Jakob’s work here:
Instagram - ‪@Portra_Papi‬
Website - www.jakoblr.co...

[@KingJvpes]

Huge thank you to @portra_papi for being on! Go check out his work! Also who would you all like to see me interview next?! Comment down below 👇🏼

[@chris_jorge]

Jakob is absolutely incredible. We need a BOOK!!!

[@Portra_Papi]

Truly appreciate the opportunity to do this. Been watching you since I picked up a film camera

[@Xisbrezatsgzormd]

Legend is on the spot

[@NathanTrimbach]

Awesome interview between two great film photographers! So great bumping into you in Zion Jakob! Hope to see you on KZbin more often.

[@KingJvpes]

You’re the GOAT man thank you for allowing me to share your art ❤️

[@Underdoggy3963]

Any possibility that you'll sell a photo book? I'd buy one in a heartbeat

[@chrishuangnyc]

I was lucky enough to meet Jacob during a street photography walk in NYC last year. I had been following PortraPapi for a while and had no idea it was Jacob when I briefly spoke with him. Looking back I wished I couldve had a deeper conversation about his art. This interview fulfilled that desire for me and I really enjoyed hearing about Jacob’s stories. He is such a great storyteller and I will be eagerly supporting his upcoming KZbin channel! Thank you Johnathon, for giving these artists the platform to share their love for their craft

[@FachyMarin]

Jakob's online persona translates perfectly to real life. He's such a chill, down-to-earth, and passionate dude, and it shows in the way he captures life. His work definitely convey his esence. Great interview! ✨

[@nohatemedia3786]

What a damn LEGEND! Seriously so lucky dude to be able to interview him in person

[@masterpeace925]

I met Jakob because I bought a gimbal from him like 5 years ago. Trippy to see how much his following has grown since

[@writershootsfilm]

Man, what a great spot for an insightful interview. I appreciate the optimism and the discipline Jakob has of posting every day.

[@danlgz]

This, this is the inspiring speech many of us need. The passion is there, but so often fear overshadows.

[@francescoaglieri]

I am proud to can call him a friend, stunning work and great video.

[@banjo5835]

I really like these long form interviews you're doing lately. Been following Jakob since I first got into photography. Even if I myself aren't really that much inti landscape photography his work has always spoken to me in some way. I really like his approach of catching a feeling over the perfect composed photo. That's something that resonates with me and he is doing that very well.

[@juliovila8233]

I don’t know why you haven’t looked into interviewing more photographers because you’ve got a good knack for it

[@viewfinderthis]

Jakob is a homie ! So happy to see this happen

[@jakob_lr]

You’re a legend for making this happen 🫂

[@erykirawan4290]

I appreciate and love the work of you guys, two prominent film photographers whose works I'm always waiting.

[@WestonWoodfin]

This is a great interview! Jakob's passion for the craft and his life radiates through everything he says. It's this passion and the way he speaks about photography that gets me pumped to go out and do the dang thing! Keep killing it Porta Papi!

[@Flippy2good]

What an incredible interview. Everything Jakob says resonates so hard and his philosophy for life and art just hits. Grateful for the work yall do and for showing us a better way to see and enjoy life ✨

[@atandon6003]

Love Jacob's work ❤

[@JasmanLionMander]

Papi, you carried this interview. Good stuff man.

[@metalfingersfilm]

hell yeah, love Jakob's work! Great work with the interview, dog! Would love to see more of these!

[@TiagoSLoureiro]

Loved the interview. I really admire the strength to do things like this. Only one thing though... When he says that documentary photography is dying or is boring... Have you seen this year's World press photo winners? These projects are incredible.

[@ryanadrift]

Jakob the best fr

[@texture_papi]

Smashed this interview! Jakob is a legend!

[@M9rkAnthony112]

This was such a great interview.. stepping into someone's photography mindset and process is such a cool experience.

[@KylerSteele]

LETS GO 2 GOATS

[@ValeriiaKim1]

such a fascinating interview and such an inspiring story, definitely one of my favourite interviews!

[@juseppiii]

Awesome episode

[@nguday2003]

Love the interview. Kill the music 😊

[@JonnyRoams]

Loved this 🔥🔥

[@planttheseed2129]

I took a shot everytime Jakob said "like". Now, I am in the ICU.

[@Portra_Papi]

Dude I know. Like, I was like what are you doing… like

[@matiasbjarnstedt6283]

Amazing interview. It hits deep. Thank you

[@esppics21]

great interview. Jakob hits a lot of good points.

[@TonyNomadic]

Oh this is the one we’ve waited for

[@gabgallant]

Portra papi is truly a papi

[@antnguyen]

Great interview man, leveling up those interviewing skills

[@TyRonKitzeRow]

Great interview, great talker

[@lilclutch4517]

you need to interview nasnixx!!

[@LaFuenteOnFilm]

This was awesome!

[@Jakechams]

Love this so much.

[@quintonmckimm]

It’s the MARIN Civic Center by Frank Lloyd WRIGHT.

[@jms3082]

🔥🔥🔥

[@charliipresley]

I always thought Jakob was the guy in his profile pic. This kinda ruins the myth for me 😮

[@OneLoveLBCLBP]

🙏❤️

[@fhaladjian]

What building is this?, how it's called?, where is this? , thanks

[@facundozalazar]

"Papi" = "Daddy" in Spanish

[@maxprivate3805]

Trivia: The 1997 scifi movie Gattaca was partially filmed in the Marin Civic Center.

[@johlhaver]

He does awesome work, but if you’re going to choose a Frank Lloyd Wright building as the location, especially one that you’ve photographed countless times, at least get the name of the building and architect correct. #marincountyciviccenter #frankllyodwright

[@focvl.point19]

Portra poppy

[@Squerbild]

🫶🏼

[@adrianemikko]

Bro does look like a papi 😂

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

Legendary? Don't even know who he is. Oh, you mean insta-famous? Yeah, that's not a legend.

[@eatenbyopium]

Portra papi might be the lamest username of all time

[@FachyMarin]

Kinda wild coming from someone whose username is "eatenbyopium" 😬

[@rickyru24]

100% Hater . So what do you do that makes you so cool? Flap your lips behind a screen. Its obvious you have NO TALENT .

[@Portra_Papi]

True

[@rickyru24]

I see you had nothing else to say .

[@shinzo111]

these guys care so much about their instagrams 🙄

[@justcre8lp]

Really enjoyed this talk you and @porta_papi had such a truthful inspiring moment with like minds

[@Fabricaneg]

Yay Area! Should out to @porta_papi

[@iloveweezer69]

sweet

[@avdidit]

Love you Jakob 🫡 + great work @kingjvpes ✌️

[@Portra_Papi]

Miss ya AV