Nadav Kander 1

Photographer Nadav Kander sits down in this interview with FotoTV to share some of his work and stories surrounding the start of his career, while showcasing sleek images of the iconic artists and personalities he has had the honor of photographing. Kander is a no-frills photographer who shoots based on his feelings as opposed to idealistic thoughts. People react differently, though often to the same thing and that is a fact that Kander takes into consideration when photographing, always trying to maintain that level of connection to his viewers.

After serving in the military in South Africa, Kander left the troubled land of Apartheid for the opportunity to work as a photographer in an environment free of aggression, hatred and exclusion, a move that would prove very fruitful for his uncomplicated and honest rationality. Devoting four years as a photographer's assistant in London gave him the necessary skills and confidence to branch out for himself with the immediate purpose to take on projects as a successful commercial photographer.

When it comes to taking photographs Kander does not consciously formulate ideas, as an artist would paint a prepared picture, rather he disconnects himself entirely from the thought process and focuses more on his inner feeling--his true desire for visual satisfaction. Notably it is the sense of sentiment and melancholy of his subjects, which he finds a vibrant and interesting appeal for his motifs. Never being one for many words, Kander does not do well to describe his work in an elaborate sense. His work is harmonious and credible alone due to what the viewer feels when they see his images as opposed to a intentional statement that could possibly influence others thoughts about his work. His approach is always simple; look, feel and photograph. It is a humble way of thinking for such incredibly precise and insightful imagery. His photography is unpretentious yet stark in reality, mood and exactness.