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[ January 29th, 2007 ] Fashion photography never crossed David Paul Larson's mind until about 2002 when he was medically discharged from the Marine Corps. He was forced to rethink his life plan and how to move forward. Reflecting upon his experience in the Marines he found that he enjoyed the attention to detail the Marines pride themselves on. "I took that notion and applied it directly to fashion photography. In my opinion fashion photography is known for its attention to detail, which is why this form of photography became so important to me." Altpick had the pleasure to talk with David Paul Larson about his career in photography, the Marines and his inspirations.
Even though photography never crossed your mind until 2002, did you have any creative interests as a child or young adult? Does anything come to mind that may have influenced you in 2002 to look at photography as a career?
In high school I took one photography class. However, I wouldn't say that the class instantly hooked me. I was more interested in the spontaneous image. I was always fascinated in what I could get the subject to show me in a photograph. At the time I never thought of photography as a career path because I was so interested in the Marines. When I was discharged my family and friends started asking me "what are you going to do now?". The Marines instilled a very strong sense of discipline within me, using this I told myself that I could do anything I wanted and chose to become a fashion photographer. I didn't know what it would entail or how I would get there but several months later I enrolled in photography school.
Where did you receive your technical knowledge?
In addition to being a person that is known for "attention to detail", what other characteristics would you add?
I try to bring something innovative and fresh to every shoot. When a
client hands me a concept I am always looking for a way to give it an
edge and make it more visually interesting. I am always experimenting with new ways to stay on top of my own creativity through photography.
What equipment do you use?
How do you know when you have gotten the shot you want?
Where do you get most of your inspiration? Do other photographers inspire you?
How would you define your style?
What are you working on right now?
What do you look for in a team?
Who are some of your clients and what kind of work do you generally get? Currently I am working with The Peninsula Hotel Chicago, Modern Luxury, MNG Mango and Dom PÂrignon. Some of these clients are on an advertising basis and some are on an editorial basis. Presently most of the work I am shooting is editorial.
Going forward, where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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