Stargazing : Crash Taylor

When I first heard his name I was kinda jealous. Like, really, who's THAT cool to have “Crash” be your name? Uh-uh, no way. Better yet, after hearing of all the ways he was helping photographers, I was totally blown away. I checked out his websites and I realized he was the real deal. Crash Taylor is a photographer who loves helping, sharing, and connecting and he's doing it in such a straight-forward way.

I few months ago, I was interviewed by Crash and I got to know him personally. Since then he's done even greater things to help others. He recently started another site to help photographers and then I had enough. That's it! I wanted to turn the table and interview him for my Stargazing series.

I hope you find Crash as helpful and inspiring as I do….

*When and how did the Interviews with Crash Taylor Blog begin?
I started the interviews in September 08. I was lying in bed one night when I thought how cool it would be to interview the finest photographers in the business and explore their viewpoints, techniques and talents, as well as explore the amazing imagery they were creating.

*What's been the highlight of orchestrating the interviews with photographers?
The highlight of orchestrating the interviews has been the overwhelming response from viewers, who have responded enthusiastically to the unique, candid, interesting and informative responses from those being interviewed. I'm constantly getting emails from folks about how much they've learnt and been inspired by the interviews. That definitely makes me smile.

*What's your goal?
My goal quite simply was to promote the talents and wisdom of the world's finest photographers and share this with the global public.

*What do you think is the best way for people to help each other?
Without question, the best way people can help each other is to share their insights, ideas, and skills with others who share a passion for photography.

*Why are you so passionate about helping others?
There is a biblical phrase, which truly answers the question. To paraphrase “That which ye sow, so shall ye reap”. In other words the more you give others; the more will be given to you.

*What the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Follow your dreams and remember great talent is 99 percent perspiration and 1 percent inspiration…

Take care, keep shootin' and lovin' life.
Crash Taylor

For more information on Crash's photography websites, check out…
Interviews by Crash Taylor
The Still Image
CrashTaylor.com