ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Gage Young

As we step into a new year of our Artist Spotlight series, we continue to celebrate the diverse talents that define the IMPRESO community. This month, we are excited to introduce an artist whose work bridges the worlds of photography, film, and storytelling in profound ways.

This month, we are featuring Gage Young, a Director, Photographer, Content Creator, and Creative Director, who captures the depth and complexity of human stories. Inspired by people—friends, clients, or even strangers—Gage's photography and film strive to tell raw, honest narratives about life.

Gage Young
IG:
@gageyoung

Who are you and what do you do? 

My name is Gage Young and I'm a Director, Photographer, Content Creator
and Creative Director based in Ridgewood, Queens.

Tell us about your work and what inspires your personal style in photography & film?

People are the biggest inspiration behind my work -- whether that's friends, clients or complete strangers -- there's so much depth in each of us that I've always been compelled to use a camera, camcorder or even just a conversation to help tell a story about life in the most raw and honest way possible.

Is there any work you're particularly proud of or want to highlight?

I recently had the opportunity to direct and shoot some work for ASAP Rocky's next album release. We captured a ton of content and I can't wait to share it.

How has IMPRESO contributed to your journey in photography? 

IMPRESO has been a great resource for printing -- from paper selection to framing, IMPRESO worked with me through each step, ensuring that the final product exceeded expectations. Definitely inspires me to keep printing my work. 

Are there any tips or advice you want to give other artists out there?
Keep capturing, creating and collaborating :) 

Follow Gage on Instagram and check out his site to explore more of his incredible work and stay connected with his creative journey.


luis aguilera

Luis Aguilera was born Caracas, Venezuela and then moved to Miami, Florida as a teenager. A street artist by nature, Aguilera has always been intrigued by the innovative ways that photography can capture a moment, especially shots near water. With the use of various DJI drones, Aguilera has been able to capture moments that were only available to those who had access to a helicopter. With his drone photography, Aguilera has been able to capture stunning photos of the oceans in different parts of the world. His series, “Thalassophile”, which means lover of the oceans, has explored the beaches of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale in Florida as well as Ocho Rios, Jamaica. He’s also captured the exotic beaches in Waipo’o Valley, Waimea Beach, and Two Step in Hawaii. Mesmerized by the beachside scene and its ocean-adjacent atmosphere, this series focuses on the immensity and power of the ocean and how small people are in comparison. Capturing moments that feel authentic and true to the experience of being by the ocean, Aguilera’s series shows how no matter how different humans are, we are all captured the same 400 ft. in the air. The series also highlights how all people end up doing the same things when they see and interact with the water – whether that is sun bathing, lying in an inflatable tube, or enjoying the weather with friends, drinks and some food. The collectiveness of the aerial shots emphasize how people not only react to the ocean in similar ways, they also all love to do the same things at the beach. As Aguilera continues to focus on his drone photography and his “Thalassophile” series, he is looking to explore other regions as well. His next photos will be of the tulip fields and city of Amsterdam, Holland. He will also continue to explore the sands of Miami Beach and this summer the Caribbean beaches of the Dominican Republic. If you’re interested in working or collaborating with Luis Aguilera, please contact him at luisaguileraphoto@gmail.com.

 

http://www.luisaguilera.me
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