Cloudy sunset, but magnificent anyway
Train to Naples and then boat to Capri
The enthusiasm of this amazing team, who love hospitality, their work, and not taking themselves too seriously, makes it all worthwhile. There’s so much more than the stunning view of the Faraglioni.Who else wants a “hard” job like this?Every day feels like a holiday... except for the actual work part! Who else wants a “hard job” like this? 😄 #CapriLife #DreamJob #HotelHeaven #guidofua #photographerslife #unleashthedragon
Backstage of the shooting most engaging of the month
Future is coming, it’s just next door! Are e ready?
Sakura Bomber and LGBTQIA+ Japan WorldDigitalPride
Venturing into the dynamic sphere of the visual arts, I present a duo of animated images in which an octopus and a black model meld into an intriguing canvas. These seemingly twin snapshots unfold distinct tales that stem from the same creative root. Follow me in the short story.
Let’s rewind to September 2021: I’m peering through my lens, framing a real-life model and a live octopus in an intimate pas de deux. This tableau echoes the iconic Herb Ritts photo of Djimon Hounsou adorned with an octopus (Hollywood 1989), but my aim wasn’t to play the copycat game. This was about animating the inanimate and pushing the photographic frontier beyond the familiar stillness.
Why did I go down this path, you may ask? It was a call to transcend the static, to create a vivid image pulsating with life. This project was my crystal ball, hinting at a future where technology would intertwine with art to tell stories in motion, redefining narrative art. At the same time, the images’ writhing tentacles are potent symbols, reflecting our cognitive agility amidst the ceaseless dance of modernity. They exemplify our capacity to navigate shifting realities. Like the tentacles’ seamless flow, we, too, must learn to navigate through the flux of life while keeping our innovation game strong.
I had no arsenal of advanced tools like today’s Runway Gen-2 when crafting these images. Yet, with patience and a bit of digital Photoshop and AE (After Effects), the imagery I realized turned that vision into a reality, and the difficulty became effortless in just a few short years: from 4 hours of professional endeavor to the 4 minutes of a typical tinkerer game. Here are two images, three years apart—2021 and 2024. They stand side by side, not as art but as a testament to foresight in the creative process. They whisper a question of readiness for the constant evolution of our skills, roles, and social norms. They challenge us to ponder our place in this fast-paced world.
Reflectin