October 15th, 2011
New York, NY – Through our NYC networking ventures we managed to meet this wonderfully artistic and deep photographer Gaetano Salvadore. We are huge fans and think you should be as well.
Native New Yorker Gaetano Salvadore found his love for photography through film. Since his father worked for Warner Communications, maybe it was inevitable that he would grow up appreciating the world of movies. But it was his first summer down in Mexico in his early 20’s that really sparked Mr. Salvadore’s zeal for photography. After returning to American soil, he immediately enrolled in classes at the Center for Media Arts in Chelsea and began assisting other photographers around the city.
Mr. Salvadore specializes in headshots, portraits and event photographs. He spent several years shooting concerts and other events. Thus far in his career, he has covered everything from the Rolling Stones’ first concert tour of mainland China to a belly-dancing sword swallower (a world-record holder, no less) to a recent natural child birth in a Brooklyn apartment. He also works with people who suffer from chronic illnesses, especially eating disorders and depression. His method combines traditional counseling with the medium of digital photography as a way to facilitate healing.
It goes without saying that people are Mr. Salvadore’s number one influence — their ideas, struggles and passions. “I’ve always been a great listener,” he says, “and, to me, that is one of the most important tools a photographer can have.”
You can find out more about Mr. Salvadore on his website, www.gaetanosalvadore.com.
