You would be forgiven for thinking that we’ve become immune to being a little starstruck in the world of art and photography. The honest truth is that we haven’t - nowhere near.

We have admiration for the new names and bow down in awe of the legends. Here we speak to one such legend. Welcome Ed Caraeff.

Hi Ed, thanks so much for speaking with us….. 

Can you tell us a little about your background, where you were born and schooled?

I was born in Santa Monica, California and grew up eight miles from Hollywood in View Park. I attended three different High Schools before graduating and started my “Rock ’n’ Roll Photographer” career at age 15 while still in High School.

What inspired the path of creativity behind the camera, were you always destined to do it?

I had no idea what my future occupation would be, was more worried about the Vietnamese War Draft. I took a beginners photography class and became obsessed with the photo darkroom and the creativity it offered.

Were you encouraged/supported by family and friends or told to pursue other careers?

My parents wanted me to become a Dentist! But they built me a custom darkroom when they realised I was seriously into photography and was starting to get paid for my work.

How did you start out in the world of photography. What truly inspired you?

Music inspired me then and now. The camera, film, darkroom all inspired me and was the avenue I used to express myself.