1) What question does Erik pose to the audience?  

What is photography?

2) What was Erik’s first real passion?  

Erik has a real passion for drawing. 

3) What conception of photography did Erik previously hold?  

When you take photos with a camera the process ends when you press the trigger. He explained how he thought anyone could do this. 

4) How did this inspire him? 

He was inspired not to create and idea but to capture a moment. He wanted to take photography a step forward and see what he could really do with it. 

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

They all have a sense of realism, combining different photos is combing different realities. 

6) Define realism as used in this context.   

Photos that have a twist to them. For example, Photos being both dark and colorful maintaining a level of realism

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

Its more about capturing a moment than an idea

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

Eric explained how often it seems like you when you first start you have to take photos at the right place at the right time. Creating a place you have control over the situation, finding a place has a more complicated aspect because there are some things you can't completely control and you have to get creative.

9) How does he plan the photos?   

Photos are combined that have the same perspective and type of light. 

10) What is his conclusion?   

Its not whats realistic its what we think is realistic, "Puzzle of reality"