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My Photographer!!!
Greg Swales
 ~WRITTEN REVIEWL~

My photographer Greg Swales started from an early age through drawings and paintings. He discovered photography in high school and has continued to explore more around the world by his lens ever since. Moreover, he completed his BFA from Emily Carr University in Vancouver Canada. Then he returned to his Cuban Heritage to further his studies in painting and work on few photo essays about Cuban culture. Furthermore, his first solo exhibition of photography and painting was in Havana, Cuba in 2004. The biggest influence from his fine art background was on his photographic work in seen in the stunning colors that he is known for. " I stay inspired by always pushing my own boundaries and exploring different mediums of creating art." - Greg Swales 


~INTERVIEW~
1: Where were you born?
Burnaby BC, Canada 

2:Where did you grow up?
Abbotsford, Langley

3: Where did you go to school before you became interested in photography?
Langley Fine Arts 

4: Have you won any award for photography?
Yes,

5: What type of equipment do you use for taking photos? (camera, tripod, lens, etc...?
Canon 5D III with various lenses, mostly a 24-105 zoom

6: A detailed description of your work and your general photographic practices. (Digitalis, film, photoshop...?)
All digital for the last 7 years, Photoshop is the only program I use, sometimes capture one if client demands. 

7: What got you interest in photography?
Immediacy, capturing a moment and making it mine in some way.

8: What is your inspiration for your photos?
Creating striking images that transcends the industry and can be appreciated by all people. 

9: How long have you plan on going on in this business? 
Creating art I will do for the rest of my life.

10: Who is a photographer that inspired you to do what you do the most?
Steven Klein







~~ 7 Images ~~

#1

Caption Contain: Angel 
Client:  Fiasco Magazine 
Source: flascomag.com
Year Taken: January 2011

In this picture:
-Dennies Johnston 

My interpretation of their work: 
Strength/ weakness:
The content, meaning, and my take on what I see: 

In this picture, I think the photographer is showing a man who is heartbroken. 
I like how the the roses stands out clearly in this picture and the idea of making it fly is pretty cool. However, the weakness will be too much animation. 

#2
Caption Contain: Last Man 
Client:  Navo Magazine
Year Taken: Winter 2009/2010

In this picture:
-Chris Koes 

My interpretation of their work: 
Strength/ weakness:
The content, meaning, and my take on what I see: 

In this picture, I think it is kind of scary and maybe sadness as well. I liked how the model was holding the stick and carried it on the ground. Also, how the weather was grey and dark, it really matched the mood. However, it is a little gloomy and too dark; maybe he can show some face. 

#3
Caption Contain: Fall 2012 (Advertising)
Client: Various Campaigns
Year Taken: Fall/ Winter 2012 

In this Picture: 
-Andre Bentzer
-Ashley Smith 
-Lenz von Johnston 
-Thiago Santos 

My interpretation of their work: 
Strength/ weakness:
The content, meaning, and my take on what I see: 

I liked the idea that the photographer involved fence in this picture. I think it was a pretty cool and good idea. Especially, a person sitting on the top and the rest were standing on the ground. It made the picture more nature, not like everyone standing on the ground instead. However, I think it will be better if the photographer take the whole buildings not just half of the buildings. 

#4
Caption Contain: Empire State 
Client: Fiasco Magazine 
Source: flascomg.com
Year Taken: May 2011

In this picture:
-Andre Bentzer 

My interpretation of their work: 
Strength/ weakness:
The content, meaning, and my take on what I see: 

I liked how his clothes matched the name top of him :TITAN. Also, the box next to him, it was a dark green colour, so this show the photographer really considered a lot. I also liked where he was looking at, he made it so natural like really talking on a phone and careful avoiding someone. However, the photographer shouldn't have cut off that much legs. 

#5
Caption Contain: Winter 2012/2013
Client: Various Campaigns
Year Taken: January 2013

In this picture:
-Andre Bentzer
-Lenz von Johnston
-Thiago Santos 

My interpretation of their work: 
Strength/ weakness:
The content, meaning, and my take on what I see: 

It was really cool how the purple jacket guy jumped off the stairs. Also, how everyone was looking at different directions. However, if the guy who is jumping, his hand not got cut off will be perfect.         

#6
Caption Contain: Spring/Summer 2012
Client: Various Campaigns
Year Taken: Spring/Summer 2012

In this picture:
-Andrew Bentzer 

My interpretation of their work: 
Strength/ weakness:
The content, meaning, and my take on what I see: 

I liked how the models clothes are matching with the bicycle. Also, how they are looking it is pretty attractive. However, I don't like the background.  

#7
Caption Contain: The Subject of Desire 
Client:  Fiasco Magazine 
Source: flascomag.com
Year Taken: January 2011

In this picture:
-Taylor Gannon

My interpretation of their work: 
Strength/ weakness:
The content, meaning, and my take on what I see: 

In this picture, I think the photographer is trying to show that how much the man doesn't like to do arts by showing the expression from his eye. I liked how the background colors are all mixed together and it doesn't feel uncomfortable.  However, I really don't like how the model dressed up. 





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