Photography Questions

1) Q. What question does Erik pose to the audience?  

He asks the audience if his photography is truly photography since it cannot be taken with a digital camera.

2) Q. What was Erik’s first real passion?  

Erik's first real passion was drawing.

3) Q. What conception of photography did Erik previously hold?  

Erik's first conception of photography was that you had to be in the right place at the right time to get a good photography.

4) Q. How did this inspire him?

It inspired him to create a process that began when he pressed the trigger, opposed to ending.

5) Q. What “common goal” do Erik’s photos have?   

Erik's photos share a common goal of retaining the level of realism.

6) Q. Define realism as used in this context.   

Realism in this context is something that isn't real, but could appear to be real.

7) Q. What principles does he adhere to when creating an image?   

He sticks to three rules: the photos being combined must have the same perspective, they must have the same kind of light, and it must be impossible to find where the photos came together.

8) Q. Why is it easier to create a place rather than to find a place?   

When you create a place you don't have to compromise with the ideas in your head.

9) Q. How does he plan the photos?   

His planning begins with a sketch, then it is about combining the different photographs.

10) Q. What is his conclusion?  

Erik's conclusion was that "We have all of the tools, the only thing that limits us is our imagination."