BIG DAY!

Big time shoot with designer Nicholas C. Lindsay. I want to thank the TCU campus for letting us photograph in their wonderful campus. Photos coming soon!

Behind the scene images - WHY?

There is this new theme in photo shoots now a days. The "behind the scene images".
I've been involved in several photo shoots and this epidemic has become some what of a nuisance to some and some what disrespectful to the photographer. Don't get me wrong, if you have permission then by all means do it. I personally do not like it unless I contract a fellow photographer to shoot them. I mean we're doing a photo shoot! So why in the world would I want anyone else to post something I'm working on before me or before it's ready?
I understand it's fun and exciting but if your a professional then you've done it before. If your new, then act as if.
I know, I know, it sounds rude but you have to understand that in the world of the internet you never know who will see the images. Most websites let you tag photos and if the photo is not up to par ( like the one up here) it could really damage someone's reputation. It will say " behind the scene shoot with GILBERTO VASQUEZ ", WTF!
Now, I know that's going a bit over the top but in the end make sure it's OK with the photographer before hand. Discuss what can be posted. I've done photo shoots and have had other photogs doing the behind the scene shots and love them. I guess it's the fact that they know what they are doing and the respect we have for one another.
You will never see a photographer walking around with brushes doing touch ups while the mua just did their job. Can you imagine how a designer or a stylist would scream if we were to take off their clothes and use our garments from our personal closet? A lot of biting and scratching I'm sure! lol
This topic came up when having lunch with a fellow well known photographer. We had lunch for about 4 hours. So much to talk about and so many topics. Tell me your thoughts on behind the scene shots!

the SCAN look

Lets talk photography and photography style. I've come to the conclusion that the editorial look we are use to seeing was not done in the camera even in the old days of photography. Yes, sure the lighting and the posing is done live. But that's a credit to the professionals in the field.
An editorial fashion look has a desaturated look, kinda flat feel to the image. It's so common that new photographers have made efforts to get their images to look this way on purpose. I like to call it "the scan look".
Back when we use to shoot film and before copiers were so sophisticated. Sometimes people would simply scan an image/tear sheet on a copier and the result would be a flatter look. The copy would never look like the print. Yet it was placed in portfolios and people got accustom to it. With so many people doing this. I've come to the conclusion this is partially how the look developed. Something just had to be different from the portrait photographers.
Before people start telling me, "you can get that look with an action or in Photoshop". I'm talking about the days before online portfolios were even thought of and before Photoshop came into play with so many action options.
Consider that a lomo camera/film gives a very comparative look to the images as well but that's for another time.


Your thoughts please

Beauty was the name of the game

Another masterpiece from
GILBERTO VASQUEZ FOTOGRAFIA


Special thanks to style director & hair designer Christian Iles, videographer Kayla Porterfield &
make up artist Paige Anderson for a great shoot...Also a big big thanks to model Victoria Johnson of DMG.
Thank you Randy Anderson for the use of such a wonderful studio

Big shout out to Liz Garrett of DMG for sending such a beautiful talent

beauty was the name of the game...these guys made my job easy

- Gilberto Vasquez

Had the pleasure of photographing at the Margarito / Pacquiao press conference. These guys will fight on Nov. 13 here @
Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, TX.
Manny Pacquiao is the #1 fighter in the world and is currently a 7 division title holder of General Santos, Philippines. With wins over legendary fighters in all the divisions he has fought in Manny will now be going for a record setting 8th title against the hard hitting punishing Anontio Margarito. Margarito of Tijuana, Mexico has been waiting to fight a top fighter for a long time. Oscar De La Hoya and FLoyd Mayweather avoided Margarito. But two fights ago Margarito was crushed by Shane Mosley in a bout where Margarito's trainer was caught slipping hard gauze in his gloves. When it was discovered Margarito himself had the commission take his other glove off and sure enough the trainer with out Margarito knowing had stuffed the gauze.
Now it's 18 months later and it's redemption time for Margarito.

Here is a little shoot we did with Alima Industries earlier this year. Got some amazing shots with this amazing talent. The model was Megan of the Dallas Model Group she had limited experience but showed she had what it takes to work in this industry.

Exclusive interviews of people in the industry coming soon....

....I will be looking for photographers, models, stylist, mua, designers and agents, agencies to interview on video. I want to make it exclusive to my site. SO GET READY you might be getting my call soon

The Advice column

I will be bringing my insight to photography- Fashion, commercial and portrait. From lighting to post work. I will also bring in other people in the industry and get their insight. Photography can get expensive but knowing how to use what you have can also get you a long way. Remember, photography is an art. Knowing light, shadow and composition is a great place to start. I also suggest getting to know your equipment, f-stops, shutter speeds and ISO. I will touch on these as we go.........follow my blog I hope I can help. Exclusive interviews coming soon.

-GILBERTO

Commercial client:

Fort Worth's TechSupport

One of Ft.Worth's up and coming companies. IT experts
teaming up with
GILBERTO VASQUEZ for a great ad campaign.
We focused on trying to get their customer base to feel good and welcome about using TechSupport for any and all computer/networking needs.
Here we have Kathi who will meet you with a smile as you walk in.

Located @
3404 West 7th,
Ft Worth, TX 76107
817.673.7961
www.techsupportms.com

Another hot set with Vanah Marie of the Clutts Agency.
After giving much thought to what I wanted to do. While thinking of ideas I used Guilano Bekor's book #5 as my inspiration. Our designer was CACdemode/2Female. In charge of make up and hair we had the amazing Paige Anderson of LEMUAH.
I also want to thank the team at the Clutts Angency, Joe Chavez and Saul Jimenez for allowing me to use their models and believing in my work.

Thank you for visiting my blog. Soon I will be adding video, behind the scene shots and more amazing images. I will give some advice on lighting and will offer exclusive blog followers amazing discounts on products, photoshoots and post work tips. Now I can't give you all my secrets but I'm certain what I do give out will be helpful.
My blog is not about fashion or sports or only one type of photography. My bog is about photography, period! From time to time I will get fashion, commercial, headshots or personal assignments and I will keep you updated here.



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Another photo shoot showing how my sports images can be used in advertising. My unique lighting and post work is used to create an exciting campaign that sells. If a picture says 1000 words then my photographs say it LOUDER.

GILBERTO VASQUEZ advertising & fashion photographer

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In this series I used a 2 light system with evening sunlight. Yes it was daytime outside!
Our model Travis was a swimmer back in the day and was more then happy to show me his skills.
With little post work and several shots we completed this campaign in less then an hour. I can see this as a Nike ad, DO YOU?

I bring excitement to my photos.
My sports and advertising shots are compelling, vibrant and speak to the viewer.
Weather it's for personal use by athletes at any level or a commercial ad campaign. Rest assure that quality
always comes first.
Here is an example of how my work can be used. Puma, Nike, Gatorade, Smart Water, Powerade and even your brand!

Gilberto Vasquez Fotografia

DMG model Megan looks great in our outdoor photo shoots

New portfolio work.
A 2 light system was used for this series. Using an F11.
I love using higher F-stops. My style of photography is always crisp and exciting. Hope we caught that!




designer: CAC
model : Vanah Marie (Clutts)
muah: Paige Anderson

Digital Wedding books made easy!

As we all know photography is about more time behind the camera and less in front of the computer screen. I've designed easy to use Photoshop actions that will create amazing, easy to use and interchangeable pages for any modern designed wedding album.
That's right, actions! Just one click and the designing process is done. The only thing left to
do is to decide where to place your amazing images.
My actions will save you tons of time and tons of headache. For more information contact me @
gilbertovasquezfotos@yahoo.com