Photo artist interview #6 - Alexander Richter

• In 1 word, what do you shoot?
Humans.

• What’s your weapon of choice?
Hasselblad 500c, Leica M2, and Nikon D200.

• How long have you been shooting?
I started messing about with photography around 3 years ago.

• Where do you reside?
Sunnyside, Queens.

• What did you eat for breakfast this morning?
Ham & cheese egg sandwich and a cup of coffee.

• B&W or Color?
I love them both. They each have their place in my work.

• Film or Digital?
Both.

• Sleep or Eat?
Eat. “I Never sleep / Cuz sleep is the cousin of death.” - Nas

• Master Shake or Frylock?
I guess Frylock. He seems well balanced , not to mention that he can shoot laser beams. That's always a plus!

• Macro, Fisheye, or Telephoto?
I'll take them all.

• Do you prefer shooting at night or day?
It doesn't matter to me.

• What’s the story behind the photo below?
Its a portrait of a French singer & songwriter named Sebastien Tellier. He was pretty funny to work with since I don't speak any French and he doesn't really speak English. Check him out. His music is pretty dope.

• Photographers that inspire you?
There are so many. Here's the short list : Bruce Davidson, Yusuf Karsh, Chris Buck, Estevan Oriol, Danny Clinch, Nigel Perry, Platon, Sebastio Salgado, etc..

• Any future projects or travels?
Working on a portrait project photographing the locals of Long Island City, Queens. Trying to get over to the Philippines sometime soon.

• In 1 word, last thing you’d say if time stopped right NOW?
Peace.



Photo courtesy of the artist "Alex Richter"

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T2