mattimeo_

Firstly, I was at your talk at BBC Media Centre a few months ago and it was brilliant - thanks again!

Secondly, with regard to what you said above, I am very much an advocate of using post-processing as little as possible, mainly to 'rescue' otherwise ruined photos rather than to enhance my work generally. Two questions.

1) In a very idealistic sense, do you think PP detracts from the 'essence' of photography, making the art less about taking photos and more about sitting in front of a computer?

2) For someone who has no idea whatsoever of who to use Photoshop but who'd like to learn, where and how would you suggest starting/learning?

Who are “craft men” and why is this brand for them?

I think your way of life sounds idyllic, but has always being away and on the road ever had an impact on or affected relationships?

Louis - of the people you’ve met in your various documentaries, who’s had the biggest impact on you and why?

So what would the alternative be? The reality is that the funding model makes these claims possible. And for a claim of, let’s say, £100m, there will be £3m+ of up-front costs plus you are on the hook for the other side’s costs if you lose. So it’s a massive investment and a massive risk. If there wasn’t an upside for the funder this claim would never happen. Joe Average the PlayStation user is not able to organise, fund or litigate a claim like this on his own, and there’s no way in hell they’d accept a £6m risk for a potential £500 of upside.

How would you do it better (being realistic)?