Sam Abell has been a photographer for over 40 years and has been largely known for his work with National Geographic. His career has revolved largely through his many long-term projects for magazines and books. He is also an author, artist and teacher. 

He has published several books including The Photographic Life, Seeing Gardens and The Life of a Photograph which provide wonderful collections of his body of work. 

Sam's ability to compose layered compositions have helped him to create images that are considered some of the best photographs ever made.

 Name:  Jay B. Wilson

City, Country:  Cos Cob, CT, USA

Website or Portfolio Site:  jaybwilsonphoto.com

Blog:  jaybwilsonphoto.com/blog

Preferred Social Network Account: Twitter: @jbwphoto Instagram: @jaybwilsonphotonyc   

What is your name?  Jay B. Wilson

When did you begin listening to The Candid Frame?  Only about three or four months ago.  I had been following Ibarionex on Instagram, and another Instagrammer mentioned his podcast, so I had to start listening.

How long have you been shooting and what inspired your interest in photography?  My first real memories of photography involve a Kodak Disc camera and a trip to New York City when I was about 8 years old.  That trip taught me two things - I needed a better camera, and I despised New York.  I upgraded the camera quickly - to a Quantaray SLR, but it took me at least another ten years to fall in love with the city I now call home.  I