What Is Photography?

What Is Photography?

      1. What question does Erik pose to the audience?

          Erik asks his audience "Is it photography?"

      2. What was Erik's first real passion?

           His first real passion was drawing.

      3. What conception of photography did Erik previously hold?

          His previous conception of photography was it was all about being at the right place at the right time.

      4. How did this inspire him?

         This inspired him to create something different. "Something where the process starts when you press the trigger. 

      5. What common goal do Erik's photos have?

          It could have somehow been captured as a photograph and it makes you think if it is fake or is it is a real photo.

      6. Define realism as used in this concept.

          Realism is the idea that is connected to the interest of someone. 

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

          You must have the same perspective, same lighting, and you can't be able to tell where the first image ends and the second image begins.

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

           So you don't have to compromise with ideas in your head.

      9. How does he plan the photos?

          He starts with a sketch or idea, and then combines the photographs together.

      10. What is his conclusion?

          All the tools are out there and the only thing that limits us is our imagination.