Today we’d like to introduce you to Rob Lewine.
Hi Rob, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I studied English literature and art history at Swarthmore College and film at UClA, but my first professional experience was playing bass in a bunch of rock bands between 1966 and 1970. During that time, I was also a cinematographer for the Doors. And I jammed with Jimi Hendrix. (Didn’t everybody?) After my music years, I produced classroom projects for Encyclopaedia Britannica Films for five years and then became a freelance photographer — which I am, to this day. (I shoot headshots and publicity sessions in my studio at the Brewery.)
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Getting established as a freelance anything is rarely smooth. Almost everyone, talented or otherwise, has to deal with rejection. I wouldn’t call rejection an obstacle.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’ve been an active professional for nearly 50 years. Shooting assignments for Life, Time, Esquire, Smithsonian, Fortune, Forbes, Newsweek, People, Us, Entertainment Weekly, Travel & Leisure, and at least 40 other publications, as well as for film studios, TV networks and corporations, led me to cover almost every kind of subject. What am I known for? Portraiture, probably, which is essentially what I do today.
What sets me apart from other photographers? Not for me to say. A lot of photographers do exceptional work. A lot more don’t.
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
I wouldn’t call it a lesson, but if you’re an artist, whatever the discipline, you have to keep exploring and growing. Otherwise, you stagnate.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.lewinephoto.com www.fotoliterate.com
- Instagram: robble45
- Facebook: rob lewine rob lewine headshots
Image Credits
All images (c) 2022 Rob Lewine
