"I always wanted to be the underdog. For me, as a portrait photographer, it's the kiss of death to become well known. I did my best work when no one knew who I was. People weren't threatened by me because they didn't think I was a big deal."
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.