What is Photography?

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

    A. The question he asks is, "What is photography?"

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

    A. His first real passion was drawing.

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

    A. He thought that photography was about being in the right place at the               right time.

4) Q. How did this inspire him?  

    A. He thought anyone could "be in the right place at the right time," so he             wanted to make the process start with the press of the trigger. 

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

    A. He wanted his photos to retain a level of realism, with an unexpected               twist.

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

    A. It's not something that could've been captured, but it should look like                 something that was.

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

    A. The pictures should be taken at the same perspective, with the same                 height, and same type of light. While making it impossible to distinguish             where the different images begin and end.       

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

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

9) Q. How does he plan the photos?   

    A. He plans the photos by drawing them out. 

10) Q. What is his conclusion? 

      A. His conclusion is, "The only thing that limits us, is our imagination."