I was known as a 35-mm photographer with a view-camera mentality. Sam Abell cameramentalityphotographer Change image and share on social
There are grander and more sublime landscapes - to me. There are more compelling cultures. But what appeals to me about central Montana is that the combination of landscape and lifestyle is the most compelling I've seen on this earth. Small mountain ranges and open prairie, and different weather, different light, all within a 360-degree view. Sam Abell appealcentralcombination share on social
When I first went to 'National Geographic,' I thought I was the least qualified person to step through the doors. But because of my parents and the culture of continual learning they imposed on us, I later came to believe I was the most qualified person who ever worked there. Sam Abell continualculturedoor share on social
The best lesson I was given is that all of life teaches, especially if we have that expectation. Sam Abell expectationlessonlife Change image and share on social
For sheer majestic geography and sublime scale, nothing beats Alaska and the Yukon. For culture, Japan. And for all-around affection, Australia. Sam Abell affectionalaskaaustralia Change image and share on social
I wanted life to be episodic. I wanted to be a magazine photographer and I was willing to do what it took to become that. Sam Abell episodiclifemagazine Change image and share on social
Life rarely presents fully finished photographs. An image evolves, often from a single strand of visual interest - a distant horizon, a moment of light, a held expression. Sam Abell distantevolveexpression Change image and share on social
There are a lot of ways to be expressive in life, but I wasn't good at some of them. Music, for instance. I was a distinct failure with the cello. Eventually, my parents sold the cello and bought a vacuum cleaner. The sound in our home improved. Sam Abell buycelloclean share on social
Photography, alone of the arts, seems perfected to serve the desire humans have for a moment - this very moment - to stay. Sam Abell artdesirehuman Change image and share on social
Editorial photography has to be energetic and visually competitive. Sam Abell competitiveeditorialenergetic Change image and share on social