THE LENS CRAFTER
Phil Knott Cuts Through The Smoke with Killa’ Cam
Celebrated RESPECT. photographer, Phil Knott, has been in the game for almost two decades. The Brit has captured pioneering images of the culture in a style that is distinctively his own. Color, light, depth, fucking around with digital experimentation of the image … and a one-on-one nature that is truly one-of-a-kind. His mark documenting Hip-Hop is undeniable.
Looking within the RESPECT. archive we dug up this gem from our premiere issue. Take note to this photo that won’t get you contact high, but is “on a higher level.”

Cam’Ron Photo Copyright Phil Knott
“He just smokes. You have no choice––it’s either that or you go home. This was a no–choicer, really.”
– Phil Knott
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