Interview Patrice Esser and Garrick Fujii
It’s the ability to capture the shared human experience in everyday life that keeps us shooting.
Names: Patrice Esser and Garrick Fujii
Hometown: Stuttgart, Germany // Long Beach, California
Style of photography: Street, Landscape, Portraits
Type of camera(s): Contax T3, Leica M6, Mamiya 7II, Nikon 28Ti, Nikon FM2n, Olympus XA, Ricoh GR21
Website: http://theyshootfilm.com
What gives you inspiration?
Life. From the hustle and bustle of the city to the quiet and calm of the countryside.
What are your influences?
Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Robert Frank, Richard Avedon.
Why did you choose these photos?
We always seek to capture the wit or charms of daily life that surrounds us. These photos are a small attempt to catch these moments.
What does photography mean to you?
Photography allows us to freeze in time the fleeting and passing moments that give richness to life and the fabric of our experiences. It’s the ability to capture the shared human experience in everyday life that keeps us shooting.
Photos:
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