Episode 0027: Interview with 17-year-old Canon Photographer Adam Brobjorg

by Dave Warner on November 24, 2009

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LensFlare 35 is a weekly show brought to you by Dave Warner. In this week’s episode, Dave interviews Canon Photographer Adam Brobjorg. Adam is a 17 year old Canon shooter who is the top student photographer in the State of Texas. Adam has already won several international, national and state awards, including the Texas Imagemaker Award, Jon Cone/Piezography prize for Best Black and White Print, ATPI – Two Best of Show and Five first place awards, and awards in the Texas High School Shootout. He has just been named as an NFAA Young Arts Finalist. Adam is also a videographer, painter, sculptor and artist.

(C) Adam Brobjorg

In this episode, Adam talks about the awards he’s won and why it’s good to enter contests, how he markets himself and what galleries he is in, his images of Nepal, what is road map is for becoming a photographer for the rest of his life, his equipment, how he comes up with his images, where he thinks photography is going, and advice for people his age who want to BECOME photographers.

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List of Questions (PDF format)

Equipment, Software and sites mentioned in this podcast: Canon 5D Mark II, Canon Rebel XTi, 24-105mm lens, Adobe Photoshop.

Show Sponsors: ExpoImaging, Inc., ScanCafe

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http://www.lensflare35.com Dave Warner

I agree! He was scribbling notes in the background when I mentioned someone and he seems like the kind of person that will follow up on them!
http://twitter.com/newmediaphoto Rosh Sillars

Sounds like Adam has a lot of talent in many creative areas. Adam really needs to find out who Chase Jarvis is.
http://www.godsoulja7.com/ Armando

Love how he states that he started a long time ago. Sounds like he is a thinker. It is great to see that he is really getting involved with different competitions in order to see where he is at and improve. If I herd correct, he made his on website and it is nicely designed. He has many wonderful images.
Rahul

Nice photos Adam!
Rachel M

Adam is the most talented photographer I have ever met. He's so young and has so much potential. Everyone should check out his work at http://www.adambrobjorgphotography.com! You will be blown away by his creativity.
Emmy Hackett

Enjoyes seeing Adam's work and hearing the description of his thoughts and intentions around his work. The poison ivy experience give a whole new meaning to the beautiful ring. The potency of nature, elusive quality of beauty. The ingenuity of some of the efforts to achieve the effects was interesting to hear. Also, the description offers some insight into Adam's spiritual curiousity and discovery, which makes the photos more interesting. I am not sure I agree with the idea of not naming photos, the name can provide even more of an experience to the viewer by challenging us to consider the creativite motivation of the artist as well as our own vision and response to the work.

I wish you a great career as a photographer and will pass on the link to get more people to comment and help you achieve your goal.
Ed Miculka

Great to see Adam doing so well. His photography is awesome and I look forward to seeing more of his work.
Ajay Adhikari

Adam is a wonderful young photographer. In his early age he has done great work. The way he describes about photograpy seems he has great passion towards it. I wish him to continue like this and soon he will reach his goal.
Smriti

Adam is a talent boy in his young age and he should be given opportunity to explore in his profession.I wish him all the best in his career.
sheryladelsonbrobjorg

I maybe a little biased, but I listened to this entire interview and found it very inspiring. Adam's view of art and photography and how it can be applied in the world is amazing. He has done so much in his short career and I am very proud of him!

Great work Adam and keep it up!!!
Susan Elsner Furman

For 90 minutes, I found myself completely caught up in Adam Brobjorg's website, his unbelievable portfolio, and listening to/watching this interview. I am awestruck! (While I have enjoyed photography for many years, from Adam I've learned there's much more a talented artist can do with a Canon and various accessories!) Adam has a beyond-ones-wildest-dreams knowledge of photography, but it goes far deeper. His take on the world as reflected in his work speaks from the heart, as if from an “old soul.” At age 17, there is something very special about Adam Brobjorg. He is already making a tremendous difference in this world. From his ideas and thoughts, to the manner in which he expresses them, Adam possesses an obvious desire and the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of others. His devotion to our enjoyment through visual arts and the elements of surprise, beauty and more–as seen through his world–is impossible to accurately describe. May Adam's life continue to be blessed, and may he continue traveling in the direction of his dreams. The best part is, we get to come along for the ride. Incredible!
Theo Schaars

Great interview Adam.
Hope you make it to the Finalist Week in Miami.
It should be great to hang out with people that have similar interests.
Good luck with your photography.
Best wishes,
Theo Schaars
theo@anschardiamonds.com
amystolbert

WOW! What talent! There are photographers that capture life…and then there are photographers that are artists that seem to create life…I see that in these photos and in his work…the best to you in your career…and to sharing your gifts throughout your life…
alyssa parra

i like your abstract ones!!!!! it's great!!!!!
patrickcooley

I was introduced to Adam's photography a couple years ago in a flyer he distributed around our neighborhood. His work caught my eye. I was thinking this young entrepreneur with initiative and talent will make something of himself someday. And, at 17 he is already making a big impression. Adam represents what we would like to see more of in people his age. His talent, efforts and accomplishments indicate a bright future for him, as well as being a influential asset to his chosen field. I wish him the best.
maxberkowitz

I got to school with Adam and he is always working in the photo lab during free periods and nearly every day from around 3:00 – 6:00 pm every day in addition to his normal class period. he loves photography and it is shown in both his attitude toward the art and the photographs he makes.
Adam deserves it.
evelynrosemore

Adam's work is very creative. He captures images from unexpected angles. He has a great future in photography.
Stacy Robertson

Awesome work!
Melissa

Adam, you are so determined and your photography is wonderful! Good luck with photography in the future! Your hard-work and commitment is very impressive!
http://www.lensflare35.com Dave Warner

Adam’s website is http://www.adambrobjorgphotography.com.
arthurmorris

Sounds like a well grounded kid who will go places. Can anyone provide a link to his work? The one below that I followed is dead.
http://www.birdsasart.com Arthur Morris

Adam is obviously a well grounded kid and that is good. I wish him the best. Can anyone provide a link to his web site? The one below that I followed was dead.
Darienne

I love the long, timed exposure photos…how you turn off the flashlight and move within the exposure.
Adam

http://www.AdamBrobjorgPhotography.com
http://haikuist.wordpress.com/ Ikiru

How impressive! This young man is off to a great start and an intelligent, articulate renaissance man. I absolutely LOVE the photos from Tibet. The water pics (photos? paintings?) are wonderful as well.
http://haikuist.wordpress.com/ Ikiru

How impressive! This young man is off to a great start and an intelligent, articulate renaissance man. I absolutely LOVE the photos from Tibet. The water pics (photos? paintings?) are wonderful as well.