More about Orlando E....
What do you love about your job?
I love that I get to capture people's spirit. Ultimately, I hope to inspire my clients to find strength in their own unique identities through my work. .
What types of shoots have you done and how did you make them special?
I've done portraits, graduations and events. For portrait/graduation sessions, definitely creating a warm, welcoming environment for my client. Asking the client on the type of music they enjoy to play throughout our session in hopes it brings calmness to them. Overall, just making the client feel comfortable in whatever space that may be.
Awards, honors, and recognitions received
Group Exhibitions
2023 ArtLink Juried Exhibtion, FOUND:RE Contemporary, Phoenix,AZ (Honorable Mention)
2023 Black and White, FOUND:RE Contemporary, Phoenix, AZ
2023 Color! Light! Work!, FOUND:RE Contemporary, Phoenix, AZ
2023 LA FINIKERA, Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center,Phoenix, Arizona (Curated by Vivrant Art Collective)
2023 ABRAZAME, Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center,Phoenix, Arizona (Curated by Vivrant Art Collective)
2022 Galeria de Colores,Poder Latinx, Virtual Art Gallery
Publications
2023 POPOUT Magazine, Tribe Issue, Collector’s Print 2024
2023 Best of Documentary & Street Photography Docu Books, Vol.29
A fun fact about this photographer
I've been passionate about basketball since 2nd grade, inspired by my older brother's involvement. What I enjoy most about the game is the creativity of combining your own skillsets and those of other's to come together to win the game. Devin Booker is one of my favorite players because, beyond his skills, he's a student of the game, down-to-earth, and shares Chicano roots like me. His creativity extends beyond basketball, which resonates with my own interests. A fun fact about me would be my dream to collaborate on a project with Devin Booker one day.