While developing the concept for his latest book From the Heart, published by Damiani, photographer Chris Craymer settled upon the idea of not only taking photographs of his subjects, but also of interviewing them, to create holistic portraits for each one.
Known internationally for his fashion and lifestyle photography, Craymer had never before played the role of interviewer. The results were surprising. For the photographer, “the ritual and vulnerability of having one’s portrait created forges a trust between photographer and subject… which then allowed for the interviews to be meaningful.” The resulting portraits, made of both images and words, are unique and intimate, and the reader can sense Craymer’s personal connection with each of his chosen subjects.
They are Niki Taylor, Yasmin C Rams & Rodney Charles, Eric Gabriel, Barbara Fialho, Jenke Ahmed Tailly, Andrew Logan, Ubah Hassan, Bekah Jenkins & Cory Bond, Selita Ebanks, Frederic Chiu, Anne Bannert, Yazemeenah.
BOOK
From the Heart
Chris Craymer
Damiani Editore
Hardback, 241 x 305mm, 192 pages
48 colour, 87 b&w
£35
www.damianieditore.com
http://www.chriscraymer.com
