4 / Chris Mann / Headshot Photographer
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Chris Mann is a London-based photographer specializing in headshots of people looking like themselves. Chris is also one of our valued HSM Associate Members.
1. What is your idea of perfect happiness?
An empty city and direct sunlight.
2. What is your greatest fear or challenge?
The business side of my job.
3. What trait do you most value in yourself?
The ability/want to find the core of things.
4. What is the trait that you most value in others?
Authenticity.
5. Which living person do you most admire?
Anyone who pursues an idea and executes it to the best of their abilities, regardless of what others think.
6. What is your greatest extravagance?
Occasionally eating out very well.
7. What is your current state of mind?
Curious.
8. What do you consider to be the most underrated virtue?
Patience.
9. On what occasion do you break the rules?:
The rules in the world, often. The rules in my head... less so.
10. What do you most like about your life?
The calmness I'm learning to find and embrace.
11. What quality do you most enjoy in someone you work with?
Lack of ego.
12. Which words, phrases, or gestures do you most overuse?
Mate.
13. What or who is the greatest love of your life?
My partner and the edges of the frame.
14. When and where are you happiest?
Pursuing an artistic endeavour without expectation.
15. Which talent would you most like to have?
To play the piano beautifully.
16. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I'd have one green eye... or just two fully working eyes would be nice… that or overthinking... working on taming that.
17. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Everything up to this point.
18. Where would you most like to live?
Anywhere with a home I look forward to coming back to, close to good coffee and with some sense of community.
19. What is your most treasured possession?
The silver band around my wrist.
20. What is your favourite way to spend your time?
Creating.
21. Who are your heroes in real life?
I rarely ask for help, so any of my friends who showed up for me when I needed them.
22. What is your ultimate dealbreaker?
Lack on Kindness.
23. What is your greatest regret?
I'm sure I'm full of regrets, but I think I'd rather focus my energy on what I can do to move forward.
24. What has been your favourite journey?
The North coast of Scotland with three friends.
25. What kind of legacy would you like to leave?
One that allows people a window into the past and a curiosity to head into the future.
For more information about Chris Mann and his photography you can find him at: www.chrismannportraits.com and also view his work on social at: Instagram and LinkedIn
