May 17, 2010

Photo artist interview #75 - ARTURO TORRES



In 1-2 words, what do you shoot?

Bouncing Light.

What’s your weapon of choice?

ANY CAMERA

Where is your favorite place on earth?

JAPAN

What would be your replacement Hobby/Profession if photography was dead?


DESIGNING CLOTHES

Dave Chappelle or David LaChapelle?

LaCHAPELLE

What do you favor:

B&W or Color? B/W

Film or Digital? FILM

Studio or Location? LOCATION

Night or Day? DAY

Portrait or Landscape? LANDSCAPE

Spike Lee or Spike Jonze? JONZE

What is your most treasured possession?


MY MACBOOK PRO

Favorite photo book and/or Favorite movie?

At the moment , Estevan Oriol: LA Women

Photographer/s that inspire you?


Terry Richardson, Joey L, Miko Lim… In no specific order. And the list goes on.

Advice for the younglings out there looking through their first viewfinder?


Its okay to be inspired by someone else's work, but be original. Remember, it doesn't matter how much your camera costs. Its how you use it.

What’s the story behind the photo below?

I shoot a lot of women, artists, good looking people in general. But this photo is one of my all time favorite. My niece's first photo ever.

Any future projects or travels?

I also have a clothing line, www.unitedandtaken.com. Its been gong great. Keep checking my sites for updates :).

Where can we see more of your work?

www.atorresphoto.com, you can find all my other social sites on my blog!

In 1 word, last thing you’d say if time stopped right NOW?


Damn!


Photo courtesy of the artist "Arturo Torres"

Thank you

T2

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