NYC Photo Club at The Center

Biography
In 1993, having successfully completed my studies in communications and media at the University of Lima I took an intensive course in photography. I then began to work as a fashion photographer, I have won awards and prizes in several Peruvian fashion photography contests. I have developed catalogs, exhibitions, portfolios, fashion editions and work extensively with, designers and non conventional models in Peru, fashion context. I have been influenced by movies, modern dance, and T.V. music videos. My art is essentially concerned with color. I work primarily with naturally lighting effects, film processing and printing techniques. In the late 90s, I began working more on portraits for musicians, writers, actors, weddings and advertising photography. I came to New York in 1999 and began producing party and social portraits. I introduce the use of computer design and touch-up techniques, continuing my overall interest in color. In 2005 I won the annual "Brassai Award", Photography contest organized by Encounter with the Arts (ECARTE) in Peru. June 2006 I won 1st and 2nd place "Estampas de Vida", international art competition organized by Hispanics Aids of Forum - New York, juried contest featuring works of Latino Visual artist, celebrating community health and self-respect.I am currently working on personal projects concerning portraits of people.