"What is Photography?"

1. What question did Erik pose to the audience?

          Erik asked if the type of photography he created is really photography. 

2. What was Erik's first real passion?

          His first passion was drawing. 

3. What conception of photography did Erik previously hold?

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

4. How did this inspire him?

          He thought that since anyone could do basic photography that he wanted to create something different. 

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

          His photos all share a common goal of retaining a level of realism. 

6. Define realism as used in this context. 

          It looks as if it really could've been captured as a photograph. 

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

          Combined images should have the same perspective, same lighting, and it should Ben impossible to distinguish where one ends and another begins. 

8. 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 or your vision of the final product. 

9. How does he plan the photos?

          He starts with a sketch, then takes and combines the different photos.

10. What is his conclusion?

          He concludes saying, "all the tools are out there and the only thing that limits us is our imagination."