Jorge Delgado

Jorge Delgado is a self-motivational photographer, who is always on the lookout for brand new opportunities to enhance his images.

Interview With Jorge Delgado From Ecuador

Interview With The 2022 MUSE Photography Awards Platinum Winner – Jorge Delgado

1Can you introduce yourself and talk about how you got into photography?

My name is Jorge Delgado, I'm an Ecuadorian Photographer based in Guayaquil. and I've been working in advertisement photography for the past 7 years.

2Where did you study photography?

I study photography at Instituto Gráfico de Artes Digitales (IGAD), and graduated at 2015.

3Do you remember your first shot? What was it?

My first shot was in a local festival, and it was an assignment for the newspaper I was working at that time.

4What equipment do you use?

Currently, a Nikon D750, but all my lenses are Sigma.

5What do you hope to achieve?

I hope I can become the kind of photographer that can be pointed at a specific style.

6What compliment inspired/touched you the most?

Once I worked for a football team, and made a series of portraits that were acclaimed by the fans. And the level of appreciation achieved by that work, was awesome.

7What inspires your unique storytelling?

I try to make people aware of the craft behind taking a photo. All the composition and work that is required before actually making a photo. And that motivates me to always trying to create something new.

8What THREE (3) words describe your photography style?

Raw, old-style, epic.

9Congratulations! As the winner of the MUSE Photography Awards, what does it mean for you and your team to receive this distinction?

As cliche as it sounds, it is a true honor to be recognized by professionals and colleges alike.

10Can you explain a bit about the winning work you entered into the 2022 MUSE Photography Awards, and why you chose to enter this project?

I presented two copies of work, both for the same brand, but two different assignments, but in both cases, my approach was to elevate what could have being a simple photo into a resemblance of classic paintings.

11How has winning an award developed your career?

The recognition of colleagues has made my name more recognizable in the media.

12Name 1-3 photographers who have inspired you.

Joe Lawrence, Annie Leibovitz and Steve McCurry.

13What was the best piece of advice you were given starting out, by a mentor or your role model?

"This (photography) is a statement of our time. This will be observed in the future, and analyzed by its meaning at an specific time of civilization. Be responsible of the things you photograph.

14What advice would you give someone who would like to become a photographer today?

Begin by learning analogue photography. Understand the origins of photography, not because you are going to use it, but to fully comprehend the science behind the capturing of images.

15What is your key to success? Any parting words of wisdom?

Absurd amounts of hard work, and, as unprofessional as it might sound, do what you want, not was the client asks. You are the one accomplishing an specific vision. And if they don't get it, don't worry. Use your work someplace else and see the true results.

16How do you stay in that space of being receptive to new information and knowledge?

I always see the biggest productions possible, so I can put in perspective all the road that it is ahead.

Winning Entry

90 years of glory | 2022

As Emelec Sporting Club prepares for its 90 anniversary, the marketing office of the sporting club asked for a series of pictures to promote and celebrate…
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Jorge Delgado

Jorge Delgado is a self-motivational photographer, who is always on the lookout for brand new opportunities to enhance his images.

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