Greg

My photographs are a compilation of many threads. I don’t know when they truly begin to take shape. They can be inspired by a book (text), a landscape, a dream, a memory, a myth, or a state of vivid imagination triggered by strong experiences. I start with a vision, an idea that I develop in my imagination. For me, imagination is often more believable than reality.
I begin with a note, a quick sketch (to capture the idea before it disappears), then I draw, I sketch, but not always. I don’t consider drawing a means of expression, but rather a step in building a photographic composition and verifying the spatial relationships within it. For me, drawing is more like a notebook, a place to jot down ideas, rather than the final graphic form.
The next step is to create a photographic setting, like staging a scene in a theater. I usually use a classic, slightly diffused lighting setup (a large softbox).
When I’m ready, I start taking pictures. Photography crowns the entire process; it simply confirms the reality of the image, as it is a reliable recording method. I don’t use any editing, tricks, or manipulations – what you see in the photo was always in front of the camera. There are no technical secrets in my photographs. Sometimes, I simply flip the image 180 degrees.