Ted Talk Response

1) What question does Erik pose to the audience?  

Is it still photography if you can’t take the picture using only a camera.

2) What was Erik’s first real passion?  

Drawing

3) What conception of photography did Erik previously hold?  

That the creative process ended when you took a picture, and you had to be in the right place at the right time.

4) How did this inspire him?  

He wanted to make something where the process starts when you take a picture, and it doesn’t end until long after.

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

To capture an idea, something that you need to really look at, and to make the illusion believable.

6) Define realism as used in this context.  

If you saw it in real life you could believe it, yet it is outlandish, and you know it isn’t real.

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

Same perspective, and same lighting, make it seamless as well.

Color, contrast and brightness, add defects.

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

You don’t need to compromise with the environment.

9) How does he plan the photos?   

Sketch, then shoot, then combine.

10) What is his conclusion?   

Our only imagination limits us.