At the heart of every groundbreaking project is a vision.
This vision came to life for me, the force behind D’Amico Studios, through my collaboration with Texas A&M for their legacy Rellis campus, sprawling over 23,000 acres. Partnering with the dynamic teams at Unlikely Story and The Inhabitants, I embarked on a mission not just to capture images, but to capture imagination.
My role? Working alongside Director JB Carlin and DP MacGregor crafting stills and photos for a composite-driven advertising campaign. Think big. DC Amtrak takeover, plus an intense brand film. See it for yourself here: Rellis Brand Film
In the thick of this vast project, my approach was to blend in with the environment. Slipping in and out of shots unnoticed yet effectively, I operated with an awareness that ensured a minimal footprint, thereby magnifying the impact of our work, sometimes picking off shots from the DP’s cams and sometimes inspiring the DP from a still frame on my Sony. This creative balance allowed me to capture moments of raw power and breathtaking innovation without disturbing the organic unfolding in the blink of an eye.
The task was immense but invigorating. I photographed tomorrow happening today. I saw towering bridge columns crumble through an accelerated osmosis process, designed to expedite corrosion and prevent future damage. I shot emergency response specialists training to extract wounded and stranded from natural disasters. I embedded myself and camera with firefighters fight flames bigger than apartment complexes. I captured images in the split seconds before a truck combusted, the milliseconds before, and after, a 70+ mph truck came to a stop, I saw freaking lasers.
Working closely with an exceptional team, I brought Rellis’ ethos of discovery to life through visual narratives that bridged technology and tradition, shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
In 2023, I shot this campaign. The canvas? The real world. The colors? Real stories. The result? Images that don't just speak, but shout. Shout about innovation, about progress, about a better today. Check out our work in action: Unlikely Story's Rellis Project.
Why does this matter? Because in today’s world, authenticity reigns supreme. At D’Amico Studios, we're not just photographers or designers; we're innovators. We don't just capture moments; we capture movements. We're the Swiss Army knife of creativity – versatile, adaptive, ready.
As we relaunch and reinvent our studio, my promise remains unwavering: to help you translate visions into visual legacies. D’Amico Studios is here to make the unseen seen, the unheard heard.
Beyond a passion for technology and boundary-pushing image capturing lies a deeper purpose: the chance to document what truly matters, transforming today for the better. It’s in the confluence of creativity and positive societal impact where I find my greatest fulfillment.
For those seeking to immortalize their vision, to narrate their story through the lens of innovation and unmatched creativity, I extend an invitation to explore what we can achieve together.
Questions? Ideas? Visions? Let’s talk. Your next breakthrough could be a click away.
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