Interview

Dec 7

Luke Woodford

Luke is a fine art photographer based in southern England. He sells his works to luxury interior designers and private collectors globally. His new series Resurrection is his personal and creative Resurrection.

What is your background and how did you start your journey in the art world?

“I’d always had I suppose, what you would call entrepreneurial spirit, but I was lost. I tried various businesses but nothing clicked. Then, at the age of 23, I was out for dinner with my girlfriend at the time and she pretty randomly said "Why don't you become a photographer because it's relatively cheap to set up?” and I was quite creative. I always remember that because I really hadn't unlocked my creativity at that point in my life. Something just clicked though when she made the suggestion. The next day, I bought a camera and the rest is history. I fell in love with what I do and my creativity is still growing to this day.”

What inspires you?

“People don't inspire me. Other artists don't really inspire me. In fact, if I come up with an idea or concept, I often Google to see if I can find it's been done before. I mean it might have but if I can't find it I do it. I'm type 1 bipolar so my ideas tend to come from inside my own brain or I get a moment of spark when I see random objects.”

What themes do you pursue? Is there an underlying message in your work?

“The message is that this series is my own personal Resurrection. My ex wife and I, who is a model, built a brand and series together. It was everything to me. But when we parted ways the series naturally died and I didn't think I’d be able to photograph a model ever again. Four years of complete and utter turbulence later, I resurrected, physically, mentally and creatively.”

“This is what I love and this is what I do.”

How would you describe your work?

“Simple just conceptual is what I get a lot. But, for me, it's just personal. This is what I love and this is what I do.”

Which artists influence you most?

“I honestly don't get influenced off anyone. I appreciate people but I strive to be my own complete artist.”

What is your creative process like?

“I come up with a concept, then source the model and location that would be perfect for it. Sometimes I find a location first and find a concept to match. Things don't always go to plan but I've not had one Resurrection yet that I haven't been happy with.”