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Interview: Fashion Photographer

Kanjalak Phanpanit
Jun 17, 2016
3 min read

Boonphisut Chateakcharoen

24, Fashion Photographer

Can you tell us about yourself and how you got started in ‘fashion photography’?

“Well, to be honest, I’ve never thought of being a photographer since 4 years ago. I actually wanted to be a doctor or a psychologist, but one day I felt bored. So I just stopped studying those kinds of things and turned myself into art. Two years later, I found out that photography was a kind of arts that I loved the most. I don’t like drawing or painting compared to taking photos. If everything is well prepared (model, styling and lighting), I will take only one shot to crate a perfect photo.

What projects have you done in the past?

I have done a lot of different types of work. I like some of them but not all. I like to do something related to sub-culture. I like to do monochrome but I also love colours. I used to do photoshoot for Dr. Marten Thailand. The brand is about Punk and Rock&Roll sub-culture which is my favorite style. I was very happy to collaborate with them. My photos appear on a lot of magazines such as, Vogue Italia online photobook, Pigeons and Peacocks UK, Elegant Magazine, and so on.

What does ‘fashion photography’ mean to you?

Fashion photography is the most complicated type of photography. It is far more than passion in taking photos, it is also about business. Photographers are the one who bring art to life because photo is the only language that people all over the world can understand without saying any word.

What makes great fashion photography?

“For me, it is quite simple. As long as you are happy with the photos, everyone who gets involved is also happy.”

What are the biggest challenges of working in London?

I really like this question. London is one of the most fashionable cities that people all around the world keeps an eye on. The big challenge is that most of photographers here are so good. I have to make my works stand out to make me visible.

What photographers from the past or present have influenced you the most?

I would say 3 names. Tim walker, Nick Knight, and Solve Sandsbo. They are all different in term of style, but all of their works are far more than beauty, they are amazing.

Between black and white vs colour play fashion photography, which one you prefer and why?

Actually, I love both. Although, black and white is so powerful, but if I have to choose one, I would go for colour. Colour is just so beautiful. Every colour has its own meaning and I just love to play with it.

Photo by: Boonphisut Chateakcharoen

What projects are you working on now?

I am doing a portrait project with analogue camera. It feels like going back to basic again. I started photography in film generation and I still fall in love with it. Therefore, if I have time, I will take my analogue camera with me to take photos outside.

Of all the projects you’ve made so far in your career, which is your favorite and why?

It is the latest work that I’ve done. It is a about surreal art. I like it because it let me wander around in my imagination. However, I didn’t have much opportunity to do this kind of fantasy work, so I was very happy to do it.