GILBERT STA INES
Favorite place in the world to be?“ Where ever my Pelican suitcase is.”
What has been your most memorable moment in your career so far?“ When I met the beautiful aspiring model named Gwedolynne Gee at her Las Vegas apt Oct 2010. I was her first shooter.”
What is your ultimate career goal? Where do you see yourself inthe future?“ To be with the likes of Arny Freytag; My favorite Playboy / Celebrity photographer. I do not know where but Hawaii and San Diego is very warm for me:-)”
Who or what influenced you to become a photographer?“ Not clear how but I can recall my dad buying an old Canon T50 from my uncle and handing it to me to shoot around my grandparents ' 50th wedding anniversary. The camera stuck with me since then. I still have it in its original bag.”
When did you become interested in photography?“ I dreamed of becoming a great wedding photographer but I always end up with the bridesmaids and the brides. The job chose me basically.
THE INTERVIEW
Why is photography important to you?“ I love the adventure of meeting someone new who is trusting me with their first few steps towards a career in modeling or in show business.”
Do you have a favourite photograph?“ I have a picture of a girl standing on a log where the boats tie a rope around them. She is facing the ocean in self embrace and the sky is just blazing across on top of her. I ' ll show later.”
What do you feel you have to offer, that sets you aside from other photographers?“ I really do not like being compared. I consider myself an artist and artists do not compete with each other. You have people who know you by what you do. I guess I am just waiting for someone to tell me what I do that is so special.”
Any future projects you would like to discuss?“ I have a studio in San Diego CA and I would love to have another one here in Oahu Hawaii soon.”
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