Only through art can we emerge from ourselves and know what another person sees”
Art knows no prejudice, art knows no boundaries, art doesn't really have judgement in it's purest form. So just go, just go. 

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Diana Castro "About Fashion"

1. Always pick a striking avatar!. It must stand out! I browse through hundreds of profiles daily (its fun) and I've discovered that avatars can be first impressions (or last) 

2. Pick your target audience Photographers? Wardrobe designers? Makeup Artists? What genres are you interested in? Do you want more paid gigs at this point or just trade shoots? (Write down your expectations  from each collaboration. ) 

3. Ask yourself "how should I represent myself to my target audience?". You, yourself, and just by yourself are a company and corporation. You have profits, losses, and assets. You can outsource your makeup, wardrobe, location, and even ideas. But eventually your success will depend on good management of your own resources. 

About presentation: if you want to meet wardrobe designers, pick an avatar which shows off how well you carry yourself, preferably in a complicated outfit. If you're looking for makeup artists, your avatar could be a simple headshot presented as a canvas. You like glamor modeling? Fine. Your avatar has outlines of your body, the curves, and legs! In your portfolio you can go wild. 

How to critique anything (replace poem/poet appropriately): 

            "I thought that some of the metaphysical imagery 

            was really particularly effective. 

            .. and ... 

             interesting rhythmic devices too, 

             which seemed to counterpoint the ... 

             counterpoint the surrealism 

             of the 

             underlying metaphor of the ... 

             humanity of the ... 

             of the poet's compassionate soul, 

             which contrives through 

             the medium of the verse structure 

             to sublimate this, transcend that, 

             and come to terms with the 

             fundamental dichotomies of the other, 

             and one is left with a 

             profound and vivid insight 

             into ... 

             into ... 

             Into whatever it was the poem was about!" 

              -- Douglas Adams (1952-2001) 

             Douglas Adams was author of such critically acclaimed books as 

             Last Chance to See, 

             Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, and 

             The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul 

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Diana Castro Photography: Chaosville exhibition

Location:

1011 N.Clark St

  Chicago, IL

 Dates:

July 3rd, 2010

08:30 PM

-

02:30 AM

Event Coordinator:

Michelle Bruni

Event Planner

773 961 6792

photodreamstudio@yahoo.com

Registration:

are NOT required to register for this event.

The “Chaosville” seen by the “prophet artist” Diana Castro 


seven images created by the italian american photograher/Artist Diana Castro. 

Chaosville a realistic surrealistic landscape .  

"this loss of spirituality is turning the human being into a primitive man. Men don't have any scruple anymore , they do the worst things and also expect that the other side of the world to justify them! when somebody loses his/her spirituality and respect for others becomes like an animal! "  Diana Castro said. 

The raw  images are strong and captivating. seven images oil on canvas in which the human figures are grossly hilariously painted : rapes , brawls, orgies are interpretated with an ironic bitterness in contrast with the beauty of a perfect oil on canvas landscape. 

So then the modern man is destroying  this  world? 

S.Miller 
Chicago Art world community 

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Diana Castro"Art Works" Cocoons,Chrysalids&butterflies"

Cocoons,Chrysalids&Butterflies

Spring was coming up


........then a ray of light
smiled at me , it warmed me up.
It lifted me up to the sky
and i saw the blue again.
I caressed the gems
ready to blossom
i drank the dew
it quenched my thirst
and bathed my garden.
The butterflies landed on the corollas.
Spring was coming up

Giuseppina Mira Poem.

Sometimes although we do not know the reasons we withdraw in ourselves .
Suddenly something occurs which it is worth turning into chrysalids and then in butterflies..
then you find out the reason why it takes dying to experience resurrection.
and like a butterfly that knows what being a larva (coccon) means you first turn into a chrysalid and then into a butterfly.
and like a butterfly open up your wings to fly over
to be blessed by beauty and peace.
Diana Castro:artist/photographer/postproductor chicago new york

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Diana Castro: New studio in the heart of Chicago

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Diana Castro was born in Des-Plaines IL in 1981.

Diana works as artist, professional photographer and digital programs expert.

Her work is now based in Chicago and New York.



She discoverd photography at the age of twelve when she was gifted of an old vivitar reflex camera.

She has never stopped to capture images ever since.

After having studied art and photography in Rome she realized how digital programs (Photoshop,Illustrator,PhotoPainter) could be usefu for her artistic research.



Diana's desire to produce more original and unique images has taken her to travel and work around the world, especially : Israel, USA, China , Italy, France, India, Mexico and Brazil have been particularly inspirational to find new ideas and more energy in order to improve her visual language and enhance her style.

This anthropological/spiritual research has enabled her to combine her extensive technical experience with commissions and artworks that are not only more creative and introspective but also allow her to expess herself with more strength and passion than ever.
She wanted to take her work into an area where the components of a single , or a series of images , tell a story and move emotionally , rather than simply showing or serving as a testimony.

Diana's goal is capturing the real essence of of the subjects not only a moment of their life.

Her enthusiasm ensures her committment to staying fresh,inventive and on top of the latest industry trends.


This has led her to a particularly productive period including the Artworks "Chaosville" and " Cocoons, Chrysalid&butterflies".

Diana 's ArtWorks have been successfully exhibited in: Italy, France, USA, India, Canada and Israel .

Diana Castro works also as post productor retoucher for other photographers and co-operates with other artists throughout the USA.



Diana provides a variety of services to accomodate your specific needs and offers a very creative, artistic approach in capturing elegant fashion shots, portraits and romantic photographs in a sophisticated, modern italian style to capture your natural beauty and personality.




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Diana Castro: fine art photography/postproduction/digital art

Here's an example of some of the ala carte choice we offer to customize your coverage.

We offer unique products and services at surprisingly affordable rates.

 

Flexible hours of coverage.
High resolution disc.
 
Glamour Digital Portraits in studio and/or outdoors (photoshop editing included)

Fine Art Conceptual Portraits in large format 4x5 B&W/Color film.

Fashion (bridal, beauty editorials,advertising)

Creative and interpretative books and sleeves  for singers and musicians

Books  for models , actors etc .

Weddings.
 
Engagement photo session and guest book.

 

Digital Optimization and retouch is included in the price of each photo session.

 

Digital ArtWorks

 

Digital gif animation layout,clipart etc

 

Digital Retouch and restoration of any image included vintage photos (photoshop, illustrator, photopainter).

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