Stock Photography is an everlasting experience
Giorgio Magini is a Florence-born Stock Photographer and longtime contributor to the Westend61 Portfolio. We have always admired the straightforward thinking visual approach Giorgio brings to our community. His imagery is broadly diversified as he covers contemporary Lifestyle Photography, Documentary, and other more artistic themes through his work. Let’s hear from him about what inspires his work.
Hi Giorgio, for a first impression please describe yourself and your work in 3 Words.
If I had to describe myself I rather like to tell you what I do instead. Let’s say this is a more dynamic approach. Here we go:
I create but I’m not an artist: I simply use the photography language to say things that are on my mind.
Sometimes I travel but I’m not a traveler: I love my routine, my home, and my places.
I always study but I’m not an expert. I want to keep learning about different subjects and explore them over and over again. To me, it’s crucial to find true inspiration.
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Did photography teach you a lesson in life? What was it?
Stock photography is an everlasting experience. Every day you can learn something from the creative and the business sides that come with it.
“Focus on the best things, keep the rest as a background.”
“Be simple and effective, a messy structure takes away time and resources.”
“Do what you like but also what find your ways to financial support. If they match, it’s a bonus.”
As we said already you have been around quite a while. How did you get into stock photography in the first place?
My first stock photography uploads were in 2008. I was studying architecture at Florence University and I chose two optional photography classes. The teacher showed us the magic world of stock photography and told us to “get accepted as contributors” (at that time it was quite hard) in order to pass this classes exam. That was the beginning of a long love story.+
What is your favorite image you took yourself and why?
This photo of a male model using virtual reality glasses in front of a blank wall is probably my favorite. Why? For the simplicity of the message. It’s “straight to the point.” To me it’s almost a completely white image. There are just a few elements. The build-up is simple: central composition, modern and plain background, tech theme, and just one person highlighting the tech topic of the shot. As said, straight to the point.
For which image did you have to go out of your comfort zone?
I’ll let the bee images speak for themselves. I love meeting new people, getting into their lives and jobs, and visiting their environment. Usually, I am more curious and intrigued than scared by new situations, so I like to get out of my comfort zone trying new places and people every time.
What is the one photo that you want to take by any means?
I’m really fascinated by surreal graphics and CGI of unusual architecture. The problem is that my last 3D render was in 2012 and now I would really need much time to create some 3D again. I’m adding this to my “to do” list.
Which other Westend61 Contributor inspires you and your work?
I never met nor spoke to Eugenio Marongiu but I really admire his works. His images carry the perfect simple style I always look for. It’s not only so many different faces, commercial stock pics and real people vibes, candid portraits and creative lifestyles, classic and unusual props, modern and international locations. You can easily see the enjoyment from the models in many shoots and sure he is also loving his job because the results are stunning.
Giorgio, mille grazie for the talk and your time. We can’t wait for your next images.
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