Think More Shoot Less - The Travis Mortz Interview

[@shannonpalmer]

Hahaha! Yes, I tell someone every single day to look at the light hitting something, and then realize that they just don’t care, and I feel really sad for them that they miss out on the wonder and beauty all around us. I’m glad I’m not alone in this.

[@panhavornchhun1993]

Well said 👍

[@HisBeverness]

This KZbin channel is such a treasure trove. Thank you.

[@adman267]

Fantastic interview. I am always inspired by people who are so passionate about their craft. Thanks for sharing.

[@simonkeslake2782]

Great video and interview. Travis got me into film having discovered his channel a couple of years ago, his passion for the medium is infectious!!

[@johnkraemer5505]

I loved the interview! Job well done! Thank you for sharing!

[@DavesFilmLab]

John Kraemer Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patricstahl]

This is my kind f photographer!! When people ask me what type of photography I prefer the answer is always the same; "I like complicated".. (: Awesome video!!

[@stefanol9272]

Always a big pleasure to watch a passioned photographer

[@mnchaser]

So loved this interview... 2019 New Year’s Resolution...make more prints than Travis’ mom.

[@jonathanhotopf1823]

Another great interview. Only subbed a short while ago, going through all the interviews now.

[@williamreilly1610]

I know I'm from the UK I love this guy he makes photography make sense and why we need to shoot more film... 📷📷📷👍👍

[@josephtayloruk]

"Spice Girls and Windows 95" hahahha Love Travis and his enthusiasm to film.

[@DavesFilmLab]

Joseph Taylor Right?! I had a hard time not cracking up and ruining the take when he said that

[@terrybailey2015]

these are seriously the most interesting videos on photography out there. Thank you!

[@Alpha8713]

I love ths guy. And he is absolutely right about long-term storage issues with data.

[@stefanriegel9099]

I really enjoy listen to Travis.

[@zguy95135]

It's always great to hear Travis talking about film. But yeah, printing is the final step. I have priceless photos of my grandparents and family that would not be around today if it was not printed archivally.

[@xxcmag]

The words about making prints really resonated with me. Going to make the effort to print more, make photo books, etc. so that I never have to tell a story about a photo I once took. Love these interviews.

[@rgrbrn]

Great series! Absolutely need a lot more!

[@DavesFilmLab]

Ruggero Baronti Thanks! There will definitely be more! Next interview is with Ray Barbee in a couple weeks but every Thursday I’ll have new, film related content

[@drewjfordphoto2010]

Great interview! Travis just gets straight to the point with no shit. And that comment about the light - dead on. Some go through life without even noticing :)

[@GaetanCormier]

Great interview! Thanks for putting this up!!! Cheers!

[@DavesFilmLab]

Gaetan Cormier My pleasure and thank you!

[@MoisheLettvin]

This is fantastic -- thank you!

[@DavesFilmLab]

Moishe Lettvin Glad you dug it! Stay tuned for new videos every week!

[@stacker62]

I run my own "at home" photo lab like Travis. When I first started back in 1995 people had prints made all the time, but now it's just film and scans. I tell my customers all the time to get prints made, but most just get scans and puke them up on Facebook. At least they have the negatives to go back to someday if they choose, I guess that's a good thing.

[@mickturner9201]

Just made my day man. Very cool interview.

[@DavesFilmLab]

Mick Turner Glad to hear! Stay tuned for a LOT more content. New videos every Thursday

[@johnhaynes9910]

Another great story well done you.

[@beaupfeifferrecordings]

top cream words travis nailed this interview coming from a film junkie

[@chobits942000]

Love this!!!

[@tompoynton]

15 years ago I shot 30 rolls of film in 10 months in New Zealand (if I went now it would be 30 rolls a month), but I can still remember taking every single shot

[@DavesFilmLab]

Tom Poynton I feel the same, I used to remember more shots I took until I stopped taking 35mm as series and moved on to 4x5

[@mattjamesbenson]

The image at 3:18 is by Jeff Mermelstein, not Joel Meyerowitz. Just sayin'

[@DavesFilmLab]

Matt Benson Good catch! Mistakes happen, shouldn’t have been in such a rush to release the video 🤷‍♂️ thanks for pointing it out! I’ll be sure to be more thorough in the next episode

[@andydreadsbmx]

Always good to hear Travis be real about photography.

[@kevinpeters6688]

What happened to Travis? no videos for nearly a year, just disappeared....

[@DavesFilmLab]

Kevin Peters He’s still active on Instagram. Think he’s just living life, shooting photos, riding his bike, being a dad

[@CJamesPhoto]

This was cool! now where can i find his work?

[@DavesFilmLab]

CJamesPhoto Instagram ;) @killindreams

[@CJamesPhoto]

Dave Rollans Films cheers!😁👊🏻

[@philipwilliamson]

I LOVE this guy! “Print more than my mom.”

[@FfMGebabbel]

Great interview !!

[@christiancardona9889]

Dave, Your interviews are so great. You have to check out Timi Hall from San Francisco (if you don't already have) and get him here too. His knowledge is so deep into a niche darkroom aspect that I was amazed about it. And @travis if you read this and like challenges like you say, I think it'll be inspiring for you too

[@DavesFilmLab]

Christian Cardona I’ll reach out and see if he’s interested. Maybe you can put in a good word for me ;)

[@Ethaningramphoto]

I agree. He would be an amazing subject

[@michaelgermundson8166]

Great story! 35mm is a gateway size

[@gothampops]

This was great. Thanks

[@DavesFilmLab]

marcus anthony My pleasure and thank you!

[@erniesbudolab]

Great piece.

[@Funktrainer]

Great Interview. Every camera system besides of my Rolleicords and -flex is capable of shooting on film as well as an electronic sensor. So I am always getting the best of both worlds when it is needed. Digital is not a bad thing, you just have to know how to archive your stuff intelligently.

[@DavesFilmLab]

Funktrainer I absolutely agree! That said... printing should always be a part of photography. I’ve stopped all darkroom printing but do a LOT of pigment inkjet printing on fiber papers. Photography shouldn’t be limited to only film, any camera you prefer to use is great! But in my eyes, a photo isn’t complete until it’s a print

[@Funktrainer]

Dave Rollans Films That is why I also own an old Kodak digital science 8650 PS printer to print the images that are worth it. Also a photo book might be a good idea but that is a lot of work. I get my 35mm rolls always with prints but they are sadly cut automatically so much of the framing is destroyed. Scanning them is essential. I always get he 120 roll films without prints and scan them so I only have the original and a digital copy and perhaps later a print from a digital file.

[@shannontrainer5857]

@@DavesFilmLab Travis actually hates digital so much he doesn't consider digital photography to be photography at all. And he based that assumption on books that are published no later than 1987(!). watch?v=5JMQf-V1EXk

[@DavesFilmLab]

Shannon Trainer He’s definitely very vocal in his love for film and it’s inspiring to a degree and I can see how it’s a little too much for some. My personal opinion.... I don’t care about the tool as much, so long as photographers are printing their work. I love printing and carry either a 5x7 or 8x10 portfolio in my bags. Digital cameras have gotten amazing too, my canon 6D shoots amazing photos. But I just prefer how my speed graphic makes me slow down. The beauty of all of it.... we all get to impart our own style on things and for some.... the film work flow just doesn’t cut it or doesn’t inspire. I love photography and want all to be included, regardless of skill level and regardless of camera you shoot. Thanks for your reply!

[@medwynroberts]

Wait, TM comes in colour, wtf ?! ;) Cool vid and interesting interview, cheers.

[@DavesFilmLab]

Medwyn Roberts haha, I thought of doing the interview all black and white but decided against it

[@mchelleann0036]

I was reading comments and I have to say that, I would rather you interview the person how they actually are, and how they speak, rather than a censored version of who they are not.

[@shaunharrison4457]

Great interview. Made a decision to go full film. Sick of digital and the cameras and constant keeping up with the technology. Film is a more pure experience

[@dmacrolens]

Word.

[@adamm4926]

Very cool.

[@DavesFilmLab]

Adam Marlow Thanks!

[@panhavornchhun1993]

3:03 I love shooting nothing also @blindstig

[@mariodelbarrio32k]

Good shit!

[@DavesFilmLab]

mariodelbarrio32k Thanks! Was a fun interview

[@tim_butcher]

“My Mom has more prints than you guys do!” Awesome! 🤟

[@MichaelWellman1955]

He should check out Morris Wright

[@ytdanielle]

There are too many stupid concepts in photography like composition (please check the dictionary), story telling (how on earth a moment can be a story, again please check the dictionary), pre-visualization and so on. Any time when you take a picture you select the frame, how do you select the framing? Even in war photography it is some sort of pre-visualization if you do not shoot with closed eyes.

[@BMXer249]

Travis, if you're reading this, I want to shoot bmx photos with you and buy you a beer. That is all.

[@caiodlimaM]

cool

[@leoalejandrolive6020]

I can relate on what you feel brother... anyways by chance if ever you go ro jersey or new york message me . Hoping to chill out and shoot with you.. fujiguynyc ( instagram )

[@bunyowbub]

I couldn’t get more than halfway through your interview because I got sick of listening to your dialog peppered with “shit”. There’s “being real”, but we can do without the stream of expletives.

[@DavesFilmLab]

Agreed, probably should have asked him to watch his language

[@bunyowbub]

@@DavesFilmLab Certainly something to consider. An occasional "shit" isn't a big deal, but when you find yourself counting the number of times, its getting in the way of the content. If your viewers give up watching because they get weary of the profanity, then you've sacrificed the opportunity to share your message. Having a style is one thing, but you have to remember, Travis, you're reaching an audience far beyond your skateboarding base.