12Mar

Installation: Vü Condos

Very happy with the Installation of my work @ Vü Condos. A total of 12 images were selected for this project, these are few of them on the lobby area.
Archival pigments on 260gsm photographic media
Image size average: 30″x40″ and 40″x54″
Printing: LePix
Framing: The Framing Depot

09Dec

At The Barn

I spend a cold Sunday morning with Maddie & her friends at the Audley Stables. We managed to take some portraits despite it started snowing; We had lots of fun and they had great practice, enjoy the images:

13Nov

Amateur Boxing – Toronto League

From my exploratory Toronto series, a new take on the amateur boxing & minor leagues in Toronto.
Location: Fightscholar

24Feb

Toronto Car Show 2010

Back again, but this year I liked the display that Lexus and Mazda did, as opposed to Ferrari, Lamborghini, which lack in style and finesse.

here is what I saw:

26Jul

Bobby Dreadfull & The Breastfed Superheroes

This guys rock !! not only because their musical genre classifies to me as “groovy indeed” but their stage presence is strong, energetic and cool. I was able to see these guys performing on a series of free concerts on dundas square every Friday during the summer.

As I am a man of less words and more images I let the editors of  YDS do their “media thingy”;  the excerpt  comes from their media package

Bobby Dreadfull plays timeless funk with a dash of afrobeat and is reminiscent of performers such as James Brown and Prince with his high falsetto, unbridled energy and crazy dance moves! Bobby’s videos for singles ‘Get Down’ and ‘Za Za Ze’ were voted as videoFACTs favourite picks and are still in rotation on MuchMusic. The upcoming single ‘Oh No’ features Virgin Music recording artist Kardinal Offishall! Dreadfull has been ripping up spots at recent club shows and festivals. If you’ve been to a Bobby Dreadfull show and you didn’t sweat… you were  obviously still outside waiting to get in.

13Jun

New gear – testing the D700

For the last couple of  nights I’ve been eager testing my new Nikon D700 and a couple of Full Frame  lenses that I had reserved for it, namely a reliable 24-120mm, which despite of not being a professional grade lenses, has always keep me happy because of the clarity and sharpness -corner to corner – .

For this test I have used a B1600 (from AlienBees)  and attached to it a 48″ brolly box plus a reliable portable power (Vagabond II), lights were fired using  the second generation of cybersync transmitter/receivers.

Overall , really impress how the D700 nails it and performs, we had fun doing this test shots and reviewing the details later in CS3, sharp, solid colors and easy to work.  I’m looking forward to the summer sessions for my ongoing photo project ( casting still open).

have fun end enjoy the pictures.

Gerardo.

02Jun

New Businnes Cards !

So I’ve been working on a couple of designs for some time now and finally I feel that i can narrow my choice to this template, but in 2 versions and 4 different colors; I can’t really decide on which one to go for, yet I kind of love the burgundy-flowery-thingy. So here are the versions and colors for you to help me choose, I have to decide by the 12th of June… so the poll will be open ’till then.

If you want to have a chance to win the headshot session, make sure you leave a comment including your email or contact number

cheers,

Gerardo

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29May

RHD & SDM @ The Kathedral – Toronto

Some time ago, I had an opportunity to assist with a great concert by the guys and gals of Red Handed Denial. It was, as a matter of fact, the very first time I saw them live. No taller than 5?6? RHD’s lead vocalist, Lauren, would amaze anyone who saw her on and off stage; a total transformation. On stage, Lauren would take on a role very different than your conventional teenager. Empowering performance…striking voice -like a bear’s roar coming out of the deepest cave – this petite chick will make anyone wonder where she can pull that much strength and tenacity from.

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Also, I had a chance to see the guys from sayDIEmichelle. Awesome lead vocalist and mind blowing overall performance. It reminded me of one of my favorite bands, Linkin Park. Of course, I have attached some concert photos for you to enjoy

Cheers

24May

Casting for Spring-Summer 2009

Open casting !!!

Calling people of all ages wishing to participate in my new photographic project for 2009.  I am looking for individuals that posses a unique style, sense of fashion or particular looks , whom would like to help me establish a relationship between the human condition and their adaptation e interpretation towards the immediate surroundings.

Anybody can participate, but keep in mind that I am searching mostly  for:

  • Striking looks and styles that go beyond the traditional and common person
  • Goth individuals with  clean looks and pale fresh skin
  • Red headed individuals – freckles are a plus !!
  • Blond with long curly hair
  • Bright, sparkly and expressive eyes
  • Unusual hairstyles,  giant Afro’s, punk or beautifully tattooed backs
  • Corset piercings

Be aware that you should be able to participate in this project on a TFCD/P basis, meaning that there is no monetary compensation, but rather an agreement where you get printed images and/or web-res watermarked, fully edited digital images for your portfolio or  personal profile.

for additional information please visit my CASTING page to submit your information, ask me about the project or contact me.

16May

Mike and the Band @ Alleycatz

So, not too long ago I had a chance to go out and see my friend Mike doing what he likes best when the night comes…yes he likes playing music … more precisely playing one of his guitars !

The place lighting was terrible as usual, so I took advantage of using my 50 1.4 mm and pushing the ISO up to 4000. I enjoyed the music, I  certainly enjoyed my beer “dos equis” and saw this amazing folks being passionate about rock !!

enjoy the photos !!