5 Minutes with: Anti-Fashion Photography Disruptor, Donald Christie

Donald Christie's iconic photography style was a seminal part of the 'anti-fashion' 1990s youth movement, with his work in-demand by fashion brands and legendary artists (he counts Nick Cave, New Order and Massive Attack among his subjects). Donald now continues to produce powerful work that confronts traditional notions of fashion and artistic representation, alongside a role as Senior Lecturer on Fashion Photography BA.

We sat down for a quickfire interview with Donald, focusing on how the media industry is changing, his career and some advice for new photographers breaking onto the scene.

Q: You recently had a feature, Leaving Normal, published in 10 Magazine. What was it like to reunite with fashion editor and stylist Tara St Hill for the shoot?

DC: I have known Tara for a long time! I met her when she was only a teenager, and she is now an established presence. [Legendary fashion photographer] Corinne Day introduced us; Tara was the stylist in many of Corinne's shoots, and our styles were complementary.