While studying architecture at the University of Michigan, photography was just a hobby for Adam Wells. But it was while he was working at marketing job right after college that he realized this could be a full-time career.

But even before all that, Adam says his time at Cranbrook, where creativity and the arts are fostered, was a crucial starting point on the road to becoming a full-time photographer.

Adam Wells is an ex jock & Cranbrook hockey player, and currently works as a freelance brand narrative and lifestyle photographer, having worked with names like REI, Clif Bars, and Cotopaxi.

He joins host Qadir to discuss curating online portfolios & freelance work, analog vs digital cameras, and looking back on the nuances of Cranbrook’s architecture.

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Adam on his creative process

05:54 - I think that's the creative process, is just being comfortable in the uncertainty of trying to create something and hoping that it's gonna succeed. That your idea is gonna come to life in this beautiful fashion. 

On learning the tools of the photography trade

07:10 - The more developed that relationship is that you have with your tools, the easier it is to express yourself through them.

On his future & flexibility 

17:06 - I'm honestly really resistant to saying [photography] is something I'm doing for the rest of my life, because I'm still 30 and I'm hoping I've got a good 60 years ahead. And if at any point I feel like it's time to pivot and explore new things, I think it's great to keep an open mind and stay flexible.