LO1: KTA 3 – Write up of notes from industry professional input

Chris Saunders has been a photographer for over 10 years, during which time he has photographed many well known authors, actors, film directors, musicians, comedians and had the resulting work published in numerous publications worldwide. Clients include The Guardian, The Observer, Sony, EMI, Universal Records, Random House Publishing, & Harper Collins Publishing.

99% of Chris' work is portrait, he has been in photography for long time and has been freelance for 13 years.

He took interest in photography whilst at university in Manchester. He was inspired to take his first photo by Bill Hipps, who is a comedian.

Chris started photography in his early 20s but didn't get on well at university and got in touch with a manager of a bookstore who allowed him to take photos of various people visiting for book signings.

The portrait image of David Lynch is Chris' favourite picture, the image was taken in 2008 in London.