Quick Fire Questions | Derrick Santini

Idol caught up with legendary photographer Derrick Santini who has been responsible for some of the most iconic images and campaigns in music and fashion over the years.

Derrick Santini is the man behind the camera responsible for the most recognisable photographs of music stars like Lady Gaga, Thandie Newton, Duffy, Taylor Momsen, Jarvis Cocker, Jamelia, Bianca Jagger, Gilbert & George and the late Alexander McQueen. He is also the campaign photographer for the new Idol collection True Romance that launches in New Look stores on the 6th of April. Check him out here on the latest shoot with his gorgeous dog Lily!

His latest project ‘I Want To Fuck You’ features unique ‘lenticular’, moving photographic artworks and has extended to the Scream gallery. Idol says: GO SEE!!! Now it’s over to Derrick:

What’s the best thing about your job?
Its so much fun and I love it and you get paid for it too.

Tell us about your recent exhibition ‘I want to fuck you’
Well… it’s all about lines – of confusion and convergence.


What’s your favourite place in the world?
Brazil as a future reality, London as a present and as The Base. I also love Paris, New York and Shanghai is banging!


Describe your style
Getting involved, very involved.


Who is your Idol?
Marilyn.

Who is the most fascinating person you have ever met?
Manuel – an itinerant black farmer in Alabama.

What is the most outrageous thing you have ever done?
Gosh…



I would never...wear leather shoes with blue jeans.

10 years from now I’ll be…in Brazil


I’m lovin…the modern world and the prevailing chaos that technology has liberated.