What is photography? 10 questions




1) Q. What question does Erik pose to the audience?  "What creates the illusion of different photographs?"
2) Q. What was Erik’s first real passion? 
His first real passion was drawing.3) Q. What conception of photography did Erik previously hold?  He believed you have to be at the right place at the right time.
4) Q. How did this inspire him?  This inspired him to plan his images and travel great distances to capture different images.5) Q. What “common goal” do Erik’s photos have?   The common goal of Erik's photos is to, look realistic, make people think, and lastly to make it seem as if the image was naturally taken.6) Q. Define realism as used in this context.   Realism: attempt to make art resemble life.
7) Q. What principles does he adhere to when creating an image?   Photos combined should have...
~ the same perspective.
~ the same type of light.
~ be impossible to tell where the different images begin and end.8) Q. Why is it easier to create a place rather than to find a place?   It's easier to create a place because then you do not have to compromise with the ideas in your head.9) Q. How does he plan the photos?   

He plans his images by sketching and combining the photos.
10) Q. What is his conclusion? "The only thing that limits us, is our imagination."



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