Sam Abell -

Sam Abell was a ‪@NatGeo‬ contract and staff photographer for thirty-three years. He is a writer, teacher, and lecturer on photography.
He was the subject of a one-person exhibition and monograph titled Stay This Moment at the International Center of Photography in New York City.
He has published four collections of work: Seeing Gardens; Sam Abell: The Photographic Life; The Life of a Photograph, and Sam Abell Library.
samabell.com
He will be teaching a workshop in Los Angeles in December. The registration can be found below.
lacphoto.org/e...
He will also teach an online master class in January 2024 with Nobechi Creative at the link below.
www.nobechicre...

[@thecandidframe]

Wow. So, wonderful. Sam is a gift. Period.

[@TheCritHouse]

Thanks Ibarionex. Your episode will be posted soon. You are a gift as well.

[@RideandRemember]

@@TheCritHouse I'm so thrilled to see his episode too! Can't wait!

[@DavidMichon1]

Amazing again! This my five series is a wonderful gift! This one is particular with Sam Abell is awesome. 👏

[@TheCritHouse]

It really is! He is a brilliant teach and photographer. Not to mention a kind, thoughtful and gentle human being.

[@warrend8362]

Wonderful interview and I’ve always enjoyed his work

[@TheCritHouse]

Thank you. He is the absolute best. In every way.

[@SlavaVeres]

Oh goodnes 🇨🇦 Christopher Pratt is a great Canadian painter. His recent passing is such a loss for Canada. He is my favourite contemporary artist. It’s amazing to learn that Sam Abel himself went to see Pratt in NF. There is a wonderful documentary about Pratt which you can easily find online. Often I tried to implement Pratt’s approach to composition in my personal photography.

[@TheCritHouse]

Oh wow! thank you. Sam's stories about him are lovely.

[@petervanderstock7636]

The Edward Steichen exhibition “Family of Man” can still be seen permanently in the small town Clervaux in Luxemburg. It is a must-see when you are in the region. All 530 pictures are displayed in the chateau. I bought the book there.

[@TheCritHouse]

I was unaware of that. Thank you.

[@pasqualetassone3334]

Congratulations Jeff, a wonderful start to what looks like being an exceptional series. 👏👏👏👏

[@TheCritHouse]

Thank you kindly! Fingers crossed that people like it.

[@pasqualetassone3334]

@@TheCritHouse how could they not???

[@davidseymour1653]

I was a high school student of Sam Abell and have been fascinated with him from his earliest teachings. I also was tutored by Sam Abell Sr. at Sylvania Northview H.S. Both men affected me profoundly. Thank both for your intellect and kindness.

[@TheCritHouse]

David, Thanks for sharing! I am a midwestern boy from a family of educators. I feel a kinship with Sam, even though we have never interacted outside of this discussion. I can see how you would have been fascinated.

[@RideandRemember]

When I saw your announcement that you'd have this #myfive series, I thought it'd be about how those images influenced or affected the photographer's photography career. And now I see I was wrong and naive even. Sam's story made me think who he really was and is now. It was more about his life, not only in terms of his photography career but also his life itself as an individual. It was very interesting and somewhat inspiring for me as well. To be really honest, many other episodes of yours made me think of different ways of seeing or approaching the photography itself because there were critiques involved. Then I learnt a lot and the way I see my photography itself has also changed in a good way. But this episode is quite different, at least that's how I personally feel. I feel like I've just learnt how I can see and feel something beyond photography to be a "better" photographer. He was obviously talking about "his five images" but I've felt and learnt something not about photography. I don't know why. Maybe that's why I love photography :) Thank you so much as always for sharing this brilliant episode Jeff 🥰

[@TheCritHouse]

R&R, you're so kind. I've tried not to be too directive about what and how they should talk about their five images. I want them to have space to decide that for themselves. Sam ran with it, in his direction, with his story. I loved talking with him, and glad you got something from it too.

[@CRJines]

Love his work and his teachings.

[@TheCritHouse]

We do to. He's amazing

[@lomil6831]

Sam Abell is the most amazing speaker, teacher and photographer-thank you for this fantastic interview.

[@TheCritHouse]

We agree! Laura, thank you for the kind comment. We are blessed to have him on the program.

[@davidseymour1653]

I was a high school student of Sam Abell and have been fascinated with him from his earliest teachings. I also was tutored by Sam Abell Sr. at Sylvania Northview H.S. Both men affected me profoundly. Thank both for your intellect and kindness.

[@kosmidts]

Wow Jeff!! Awesome episode about Sam Abell's work and vision 👏

[@TheCritHouse]

Thanks. Amazing dude, he is.

[@janeoram2460]

Marvellous! I learned so much from this!

[@TheCritHouse]

So glad! Isn't Sam great? Love him so much.

[@cherylegalloway5448]

What a wonderful thoughtful interview, gives one a lot to reflect on as starting out in photography.

[@TheCritHouse]

Cheryl, thanks so much. He's a good man.

[@mytinplaterailway]

This is a great idea for a series. And Sam Abell clearly was a good choice for number 1. So glad you didn't restrict it to photographs too.

[@TheCritHouse]

Thank you. Sam is amazing. And we know people get inspiration from things other than photography.

[@TheLuis1960]

Woow! This video is for me your best idea since your channel started. Bringing Sam for the first episode has been a great success. How much wisdom and honesty! He has moved me a lot and his words have stirred my soul as an artist. I look forward to the next one. Congratulations Jeff

[@TheCritHouse]

Thanks Luis. We will have a new episode every day for the next month. I agree. This is a good idea. I've learned so much. I hope others will too.

[@GlennJSpiro]

Agree . Excellent and Sam Able’s thoughts or words moved me too.

[@GlennJSpiro]

Hi, Wow again in terms of other comments this is excellent idea and excellent, superb episode with Sam Able. I learned so much . Please keep going with the excellent work in you Crit house Channel.

[@TheCritHouse]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much, Glenn.

[@alanholzmanphoto]

HI. I'm a new subscriber - only found out about your channel from an IG post from Sam Abell. The idea of #myfive is wonderful and how great it was to have seen my first one with the incomparable Sam Abell.. Thanks for this series.

[@TheCritHouse]

Thanks for subbing! We're glad to have you on board. Feel free to let us know your thoughts.

[@RichardSilvius]

Automatic like, and I haven’t even watched the video yet.

[@TheCritHouse]

Well, when you watch it, let us know what you think.

[@RichardSilvius]

@@TheCritHouse I watched it in full. Of course, like anything with Sam Abel it was fascinating, educational, and inspiring. I’ll certainly watch it again in the future (saved it to a playlist) - thank you for this and I’m looking forward to more of this format! I think it’s a great idea.