Fine photography of art - The CreativeMindClass Blog
Custom-designed and frequently hand-crafted top hats and masks, crowns, butterfly wings, paintings as backdrops, technique to get the smallest details, inspired by old noir films from the 1930s and 40s. Many hours of preparations and patience goes into every photo of fine art by the gifted Italian photographer Giulia Valente.
We have asked Giulia what the key to producing her high-quality photography. Here's her account.
"I completed my degree from Padua University, with a degree in Music, Art as well as Theatre in 2006. I've always been captivated by art: one aspect I enjoy about living in Italy is that art is everywhere, so it's easy to draw inspiration.
My style could be defined as fine-art photography: I am able to see the continuity between photography and painting. In many ways photography can be described as painting's older sibling. Photographs, not just paintings is my primary reference when I plan-shoot-retouch a new project."
"Giovanni Gastel," the recent deceased Italian photographer, once said that it is necessary to throw away 10 000 good ideas before finding the best one. In my own small way to implement this method. Actually, I keep an entire journal of thoughts, sketches, notes, and ideas that will likely to remain on paper forever.
The most important step when creating a new idea is planning. It is vital to decide to define and concentrate on the concept, and then make drawings, collect objects/props... It can be a stressful and time-consuming stage because this kind of photography calls for a lot of concentration and even an obsession with the fine details, those things that you may not immediately think about, but could make all the difference."
What was the key in making the caterpillar photos?
"In the particular case that I was working on for this Caterpillar Project, I attempted to identify the elements which identify the character which make him easily identifiable. These include the blue color, the hookah that smokes, his wings when he changes into a butterfly. But in addition, the way he looks - perhaps a little conceited and careless. After that, I attempted to bring the various elements togetherand re-create the main style of the image I imagined.
In May of 2021, an exhibition of my selected artworks was opened at Laboratorio Cardin(Padua, Italy). I am very excited and grateful because this is my first exhibition."
The artist's other exquisite art photos, which are that are rooted in Italian and Flemish painting of the both the XV and XVI centuries you can find them on Instagram and on her website..
