The Top Three Photographs That Changed My Art
In this video, I choose three of my images that changed the ways I think about my art and talk about them.
Plus, find out which one image I’d choose to keep if I had to lose all the others.
Photographer Pete Souza’s Three Personal Favorite Photographs
THREE is a new series from The Crit House where photographers reflect on three images from their own archives—images that hold deep meaning, represent major bodies of work, or define their creative journey. Whether they choose their most iconic photographs, turning points in their careers, or images tied to unforgettable stories, each episode invites viewers into a personal and thoughtful exploration of what makes an image truly matter.
Our first guest in the series is renowned photographer, Pete Souza a celebrated American photojournalist known for being the Chief Official White House Photographer for Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama, and the Director of the White House Photography Office. His extensive career also includes national photojournalism for The Chicago Tribune, freelance work for National Geographic, and teaching photojournalism at Ohio University. He has published several best-selling books, including Obama: An Intimate Portrait, and was the subject of the 2020 documentary The Way I See It.
12 Photographers Share Their Top 5 Influences
I talk about my top five photographic influences with Jeff Larason (The Crit House).
It’s always useful to be familiar with a host’s sensibilities, so check out Jeff Larason’s Top 5.
At The Crit House, Jeff Larason has been hosting a fascinating series of videos in which photographers share their Top 5 Influences and the reasons why.
They’re informative and inspiring!
There are over 100 videos to choose from.
I’ve cherry-picked a dozen highlights for you.
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W Scott Olsen Talks About The Making Of His New Book On The Crit House
In this episode of The Crit House: Book Edition, Jeff Larason talks with Scott Olsen about his newest release, Fargo Street, a black-and-white photographic portrait of downtown Fargo and Moorhead.
W. Scott Olsen is a writer, photographer, pilot, and professor of English at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Born in Kansas City and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Scott is the author of eleven books of narrative nonfiction and the former editor of Ascent, a national literary magazine. He is a regular contributor to the FRAMES platform, where he writes reviews, hosts podcasts, and leads the Reading Frames series. His photography—often rooted in documentary street work—has been featured in solo and group exhibitions and published in both national and international magazines.
Photographer Neal Rantoul Discusses The Role Of Books In His Career
Jeff Larason (The Crit House) offers a second installment in his new series on photographers’ books.
Photographer Neal Rantoul shares insights on how creating books fuels his creative life.
“Neal Rantoul is a career artist and educator. He retired after 30 years as head of the Photo Program at Northeastern University in Boston in 2012. He taught at Harvard University for thirteen years as well. He now devotes his efforts full time to making new work and bringing earlier work to a national and international audience. With over 60 one-person exhibitions over the length of his career.” He’s produced dozens of books of his work.
Photographer Cig Harvey Shares Stories About Creating Her New Book Emerald Drifters
Photographer Cig Harvey about her new book, Emerald Drifters, with Jeff Larason (The Crit House).
Photographer Dan Milnor Shares Self-Publishing Secrets
Jeff Larason (The Crit House) talks with pioneering self-publisher photographer Dan Milnor.
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Photographer Daniel Milnor – His Top Five Influences
Daniel Milnor shares 5 photographs that influenced his creative journey on Jeff Larason’s The Crit House.
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Photographer Sam Abell Discusses His New 2 Volume Book With Jeff Larason Of The Crit House
Jeff Larason (The Crit House) hosts a 4 segment series on a new book by legendary photographer Sam Abell.
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Ariel Meyerowitz’s Top Five Influences
Ariel Meyerowitz shares 5 photographs that influenced his creative journey.
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