We all know the popular stereotype of the artist: gaunt, disheveled, maybe missing an ear, and with a manic gleam in his hungry eyes.
I had the same feeling when I met Witold Flak at The Shanghai Knights @ Shook.
But, despite all the stereotypes. I took the opportunity to shoot with him the next day at the Executive Lounge @ Westin.
He travels with at least four cameras. One antique, one film SLR, one digital SLR for backup and one manual Leica when he walks around. Cool! 
It has been long since the last time I saw anyone using films.
This is antique. Look from the top, click on the front steel round button and roll! 
Due to lack of props, we used his black coat and hang it behind me as background. I havta wear his XXL shirt and almost got caught for lighting up the ciggie in the room. 
After struggling with limited gadgets and impromptu shootings for 5 hours, we decided to give ourselves treats @ Haagen Daz down the road. 
While walking over, he is always watching at people around. Looking for expressions to shoot. The results are candid portraits devoid of artifice. No stupid fake smiles, manufactured poses, unsightly turtle chins, or deliberate crotch shots.
Check out his collection @ www.flak.pl
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