There are many photographers who have experimented, and educated themselves, for many years in an effort to become an artist of unique style and interpretation. And then there are those who have an epiphany and discover what they should be doing creatively with their lives at a moments notice. Some people are blessed with motive and drive to become successful, while some are gifted with raw talent and the need to find direction in an effort to achieve success.
Occasionally you come across a guy like Antonio Genovia who is fortunate to be loaded with raw talent, and possess the ability to easily steer that creativity on a path to success. I dont want to cast an impression that the clouds suddenly parted one day, and the sun shined-down inspiration through a hole in the sky onto Antonio Genovia, but what Antonio has done in two years is really quite -- inspiring.
Anotonio purchased his first camera in December of 2007. It was a Canon Rebel XTi. He admittedly says he bought it as a Christmas gift for his Fiancee, but had devilish intentions of putting it to his own use. Within two months of putting his fiancees gift to use, he landed the cover of a popular Hawaiian travel magazine with a photo he took of a Finch building a nest while visiting the islands. As many of you know, making the cover of a magazine is something millions of photographers, who have even worked with film for tens-of-years have tried to accomplish unsuccessfully.
Other Facts about Antonio Genovia:
-Raised and a Product of San Jose, California
-Graduated in Physical Therapy in the Philippines
-Pursued the holistic field, and graduated as a Massage Therapist
-9 years in the holistic field, serving the Tri-City, Bay Area, until diagnosed, with Carpal Tunnel
-7 years working as a sales supervisor for a manufacturer and distributor of remote controlled helicopters
-Joined Michael Soo on a 10 day shoot in Florida for the 2010 NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders in May 2009
AG|Photography workshop is designed to develop a skills in High Fashion Photography and photography in general. The dream of film-less age in photography finally became a reality in the first course of the workshop the students will learn the basic and concept of artistic lighting through hands-on application and directing the subject.
The Second course of the workshop the students will use the aid of photo manipulation software to edit his or her image to meet the High Fashion Industry look.
The promise and potential of offering a workshop is not bounded by the level of skills, but invites entry to expert level photographers there will be a high degree of interaction not only to the students, but also to the team involve in the production shoot. The students synthesize the learned elements to create a portfolio of work that reflects not only their newly developed skills but also is tangible evidence of the more important appreciation of the Art within the particular medium studied.
January 2010 workshop held in San Francisco, California. Conducted by yours truly and Ryuuzaki+Julio.
Beauty retouching is a skill that takes time and patience to get comfortable
Here I am showing a sample techniques in photoshop software.
The most basic in photoshop manipulation is by using a texture image and placing it unto a photograph.
One of my greatest achivements, when I was offered a position as a second photographer/Assistant to one of the photographer that I look up to. Michael Soo took me and James Burkart (Best Videographer in SF. California) To a 10 day photoshoot in Tampa Bay, Florida.
Using different styles in editing an image, as seen in engagement sessions. This teaser is to show my abilities in providing my clients with ample techniques in digital manipulation to date.
