Nick Knight

 1. Initially, I was mostly surprised and a little bit appalled by Knight's work. It is unique in a shocking way, because he is not afraid to use what I interpret as sci-fi or dystopian-like elements, whether they be prosthetics, editing, etc.

2. I would categorize Knight's photography as fashion surrealism, as he focuses on clothing/the style of his subjects, but does so in an unorthodox, often dreamlike and unnatural way.

3.  Commercial photographer David LaChapelle's work shocked me in a similar way to Knight's, as both photographers are fearless in their unorthodox depictions of subjects, often with maximalist style. The main difference I've spotted between their respective works is their backgrounds: LaChapelle draws attention to the backgrounds as well as the subjects by making them bright, unusual, or a contrast to the subject/s, while Knight solely focuses on his subjects, utilizing a plain, neutral background to make his subjects stand out. I respect their creativity, but I do prefer Knight's work due to the sole focus on his subjects.

4. If someone remade Knight's work, it may take his previous works one step further by incorporating a background that isn't plain or neutral, and perhaps just as shocking to the eye as his subjects.

5. The point of Knight's quote is that it doesn't matter what type of equipment you use. What matters is how you take the picture, what your vision is, and if you get your point across to the viewer.