While developing the concept for his latest book, From the Heart, photographer Chris Craymer settled upon the idea of not only taking photographs of his subjects, but also interviewing them, to create holistic portraits of each one. Known internationally for his fashion and lifestyle photography, Craymer had never before played the role of interviewer. The results were surprising. For the photographer, “the ritual and vulnerability of having one’s portrait created forges a trust between photographer and subject... which then allowed for the interviews to be meaningful.” The resulting portraits, made of both images and words, are unique and intimate, and the reader can sense Craymer’s personal connection with each of his chosen subjects.