[ Lestat raises his eyebrows at that, because even in the 80s photo editing hadn’t really become A Thing in mainstream media – oh sure, his rock star photos were probably edited by someone, but the process of having him printed in magazines was one he didn’t much pay attention to; he merely enjoyed the end product. ]

Fascinating. So the artistic expression not only shines in taking the photo – the framing, the subject – but also in editing it afterwards… judging the best lighting, the mood of the piece, like in painting.

[ He genuinely sounds like a man discovering the wheel, his mind ablaze with all the different ways he could feasibly use this new knowledge to aid his future endeavours. Just wait till he discovers filters someday. ]

And a very smart idea, about the digital camera. I have tried a few photos already with this camera, but nothing too incredibly breathtaking. I don’t think that was the point of the gift, but still, I would like to know the secret. [ His eyes seem to glow as they sparkle with excitement, and he places his hands behind his back as if this is how he thinks a human might look harmless and curious. ] I’d like to watch you work first, to understand it. I want you to show me. Do you mind?