I first stumbled upon Damon Baker a couple of years ago on Lookbook.Nu, and ever since then i have been obsessed with his work! There is something very different about the shots he takes, he definately has his own unique genre which is very gothic and dark, and i think this is something very new that is not currently around in the fashion Photography world. Baker has shot some of the worlds most hyped names, including Andrej Pejic and Agyness Deyn.

Q - How did you get into photography and at what age were you?
A - It wasn’t something I fell into, it’s always been a part of me, there just comes a point in your life when you realise what you’re born to do. Mine was two years ago.

Q - What inspires your work?
A - My mind. Not even I can control it.

Q- You recently signed to the Jed Root company (which is a huge step for any photographer), how has this changed your life as a photographer?
A- News travels fast! I’ve just signed, I’m excited for the next step.. Living with high expectations will only dissapoint, work hard and your time will come.

Q- What is your personal style and does it influence your work?
A- I’d say my personal style and my works have a huge connection, I see myself as one, a creature, one whom walks in head to toe black and fierce shoes.

Q- When styling the ideal client, who would it be ,what would you dress them in and what would the shoot be like?
A- There are so many interesting people, throw anybody my way, I like a challenge.

Q- Where has been the best location you have shot at?
A- I love sets. My best friend Luke Abby is a set designer, a very talented one, we always create our own location/world. (He’s also signed to Jed Root!)

Q- What’s your ‘camera of the moment’?
A- The Canon 5d MK II is great!

Q- How long can a shoot usually last until?
A- Until you get the shot. It’s always nice photographing and being creative with very beautiful people, have fun with it.

Q- What designers creations have you been able to use in your work?
A- Too many too mention. I have the best teams around me always pulling some fantastic pieces from very talented designers

Q- There is a lot of young, creative people out there who would love to be doing what you are doing, what advice would you give to the young Damon Baker’s in the making?
A- Stop over-thinking, get up and do it. Have no barriers, you live one life, live it exactly how you vision it. You’re talented, I believe you can do it.

Q- What photographers would you really love the chance to work with?
A- One whom’s crazier than I.

Q- What can we expect to see from you in 2011?
A- INTENSITY! Beware.

It was SUCH a pleasure to Interview such a talented mind, i find his work extremely inspiring.