What's up with the wings?
Aside from the commonplace importance of brand identity and consumer identification that a logo provides, I specifically adopted wings as a symbolic metaphor of what photography & art do for me. They set me free - mind, soul & spirit. There are no religious or theological overtones to the my winged icon, they are merely the device which affords the bird the freedom of flight (there's that symbolic metaphor I was talking about).
Where did the wings come from?
While I do most of my own graphic art nowadays, these wings were the work of a talented Iranian-based artist known only to me as "Reza" (rezbnik on deviantart.com) who kindly granted me permission to use as part of my logo. While I've not spoken to him in quite sometime, I hope he is well and one day he will happen upon my site or work bearing our logo and be proud of what it has come to symbolize.
 | Matt Moore at your service, I am a San Antonio-based photographer/image maker & graphic artist. I have an informal background in graphic & web design and more recently have been branching out to photography and image creation, or rather, the merging of graphic art and photography. I love big ideas and photographing people, all types of people, in unique and different ways. If you are interested in collaborating with me, then by all means, contact me. I am always looking to work on grandiose & "epic" projects, focusing primarily on [but not limited to] high fashion, glamour, composites, editorial, advertising editorial and headshots/portraiture. Now that the obligatory "About Me" part is out of the way, please have a look around & I hope you enjoy my work. Best Regards, All images on this site are protected by International Copyright Law and by the Copyright, Designs, & Patents Act 1988. All images and text are the intellectual property of The Art of Moore © 2013 and may not be used without prior written consent by The Art of Moore. |
Normal Rate
My rates vary based on assignment for shooting & processing time, this does not include creative fees, travel or space/equipment rental (if applicable). My rates are negotiable (within reason), please contact me for a quote.
Free/Trade Work
I usually don't accept much TFP/TFCD (trade) work nowadays, BUT I make exceptions for any unique looks, ideas, projects or concepts that interest me visually or conceptually. So if you have an interesting or unique idea, look, concept or product line, then by all means please contact me.
Personal Projects
If I approach you for a collaborative effort or project, all of my services will be free of charge and will allow you use of final images from the project for your portfolio/personal use (non-commercial).
EMAIL Matt@theArtOfMoore.com
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All images on this site are protected by International Copyright Law and by the Copyright, Designs, & Patents Act 1988. All images and text are the intellectual property of The Art of Moore © 2013 and may not be used without prior written consent by The Art of Moore.
"Fashion photography is an insidious profession. In art, it is what sex-appeal is to love. Artifice can be a dangerous thing; when misapplied, the results are vulgar and tawdry. Its correct use depends on instinct. It is up to the fashion photographer to create an illusion. In doing so, he is not behaving with dishonesty, but when properly invoked, the result is not merely an illusion; rather, it makes the observer see what he wishes to see."
~ C. Beaton & G. Buckland, The Magic Image, 1975
Fashion (continued)
"Editorial style refers to artwork that tells a story or communicates a concept or idea. A very strong editorial image will evoke a feeling in the viewer and should be able to stand alone, without explanation."
~ Kenani Brandon, photographer, www.kenanib.com
Editorial (continued)
"There is no single form or style of portraiture. Portraiture means individualism and as such means diversity, self-expression, private point of view. The most successful images seem to be those which exist on several planes at once and which reflect the fantasy and understanding of many."
~ Peter Bunnell, Creative Camera International Year Book, 1977
Portraiture (continued)
"Composites are the point in which graphic art and photography intersect to create an image that may have otherwise been difficult (or impossible) for an artist to produce given available resources or the very limitations of reality. A good composite employs the use of studious photography, detailed lighting, digital artistry, creativity and patience to transform a vision from artist's mind to 'canvas'. It's intent is creative fantasy, not photographic fact."
~ Matt Moore, Photographer/Image Maker
Composites (continued)
