I feel like everything is pretty controlled nowadays. We’re under surveillance, and we’re self-policing more than ever. The internet sounds like it should allow more freedom, but I’m not really sure it’s done that.

From a creative perspective, I think the internet has been counterproductive. Everything is readily available. It is harder for people to find their voice now. There are so many things out there, that it’s easy to get lost and start emulating somebody else without even realising. Everything is oversaturated. It’s hard to disconnect yourself and to follow your gut, your own path.

One good thing is that there is at least some democracy now. Everyone can be a photographer – everyone has a smartphone, and everyone can nail a good shot. I’m not against that, because quality will always rise up.

I developed my own voice by just going out and shooting. There was no internet, and I didn’t have enough money to buy photo books, but that was a blessing. I was doing my own thing and I wasn’t looking at other people’s work.