"I never think about a shoot before I do it. Because there's no formula for people. What I try to do is to strip everything away rather than go in with preconceived notions. If I do that, I might miss a gem or a jewel that the person is offering me."
Platon is a British portrait and documentary photographer known for close-up images of political and cultural figures. He has produced high-impact editorial portraiture for major international publications. His work also includes long-term documentary and human-rights-focused projects.