Bill Diodato
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Bill Diodato is an American-based commercial and fine-art photographer whose work has received world-wide exposure in many different media platforms including magazine
s, book
s, and movies.
Diodato has photographed for many magazines including Allure
, Marie Claire
, Glamour
, New York Times Magazine, Travel & Leisure, Interview
and Nylon
. Amongst the many assignments Bill has collaborated with celebrities like Jane Seymour, Alicia Silverstone, James Spader, Andy Roddick, Marc Jacobs, Iman, Tyson Beckford and Zac Posen. Diodato was chosen for many advertising campaigns including Clinique, Clairol, John Frieda, Jergens, Biore, Victoria Secret, Cole Haan, Clark's Shoes, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdales.
Bill’s production and retouching offices are based on Manhattan’s west side and he lists Sun West Studios as his preferred shooting space. Diodato is represented by Marge Casey and Associates.
Today, Diodato continues to shoot commercial assignments while working on many personal projects. Diodato's first monograph, entitled "Care of Ward 81", was released in July 2010 and published by Golden Section Publishers, LLC and has since been recognized with awards by Eric Hoffer Book Award, Communication Arts, International Book award, and PDN. In 2005, Diodato was granted permission by the Oregon State Legislation to photograph the then-closed Oregon State Mental Hospital. The same hospital where One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was filmed. As Diodato writes in the book’s introduction, “Ward 81 is gone, and metaphorically so are the stereotypes associated with women who are afflicted with mental illness. My intention in publishing these images is to present the physical crumbling and decaying cells, which represent the end of old, corrupt, poorly-run asylums and bring about a sense of closure for the women of Ward 81.”
Famed photographer Mary Ellen Mark, who lived in and photographed the same mental ward, also wrote the foreword to the book.
"Care of Ward 81" is the first of two limited-edition monographs by Diodato. The second monograph, also focusing on the demise of institutional services is slated for a 2012 release and tentatively titled "Cremains.”
"As a photographer I take photos of my kids because I love my kids, but also because I love photography"
"The more challenging the people you work with are, the more creative your work will be"
2011 - 2011 Communication Arts Photography Annual - One of ten Winners in the Photography Book Category
2011 - 2011 International Book Awards: Award-Winner in the "Photography: General" category.
2011 – PDN Photo Annual 2011 - Category: Photo Books: “Care of Ward 81”
2011 – Graphis 100 Best in Photography 2011
2009 - International Photography Awards - category: Advertising/Beauty: Jewelry Story “Rock Therapy”
2008 - International Photography Awards:
2008 - Graphis 2008 Photo Annual - category: Portrait/Still-life: "Tattoo Man" and "Sneaker Creature"
2007 - Graphis 2007 Photo Annual - featured cover artist: "Chicken Feet"
2007 - Cannes International Photo Festival:
2006 - Cannes International Photo Festival - "Dangerous Fashion"
2006 - Society of Publication Designers Award:
2006 - Graphis 2006 Photo Annual:
2006 - American Photography Showcase 21:
2005 - Graphis 2005 Photo Annual:
2005 - How Design Annual - Best Website
2005 - How Design Annual - Limited Edition Mailer - pg 98.
2004 - Communication Arts 2004 Design Annual - Top Editorial Award -"If You Wanna be Hardcore" from Angeleno Magazine pgs. 102 and 103
2004 - Graphis 2004 Photo Annual:
2004 - Photo District News Photo Annual 2004:Digital/Electronic Self-Promotion: 1st Place, Best Website - pg. 110
2003 - Communication Arts 2003 Photo Annual - Top Editorial Award: "Clothesline Across America" - pg. 58 and 59
2003 - Photo District News Photo Annual 2003:
The Gallery at Hallmark: February 4th - April 3rd, 2011 Care of Ward 81 show presenting 27 images from the Care of Ward 81 monograph.
Swann Galleries March 22, 2001 - An lecture by Bill Diodato on his Care of Ward 81 monograph.
Care of ward 81 Book Release Event July 22nd - Care of Ward 81 monograph and show presenting 27 images from Bill's first book.
In 2010, Bill was among 11 Photographers exhibited in a group show PreVIEW at 401 Projects gallery space.
Photographer's Forum Magazine Summer 2011, Page 4 - Care of Ward 81 Book Review by Amanda Quintez-Fiedler
Both Sides now magazine - small indy mag Elihu Edelson
Portland Book Review March 2011 Volume 1, Issue 1, Page 13 - Care of Ward 81 by Bill Diodato
Prison Photography January 2011 - The Ballad of Oregon Psychiatric State Hospital
ASMP 2010 September Issue - "c/o Ward 81 by Bill Diodato, Foreword by mary Ellen Mark" - pg. 12
Artslope Blog - "If these Walls could Talk: Bill Diodato's "c/o Ward 81" Posted - July 19th, 2010
The Magazine ok September 2010 - "Bill Diodato Explores New Territory"
Folio Hunt September, 2010 - Bill Diodato, Photographer, New York, NY
Graphis - July 13th "Bill Diodato's Care of Ward 81"
La Lettre - Bill Diodato Care of Ward 81
Photo Eye Book Review - December 2010
Photo District News - December 2nd
Slightly Lucid Blog - September 2010 Bill Diodato Care of Ward 81
Resource Magazine: Spring 2010 - "Ward 81 by Bill Diodato" - book review by Timothy White - pg. 124
Resource Magazine: Summer 2008 - "Memories of a Photographer's Child" - pgs. 92-97
Women's Wear Daily 2007 - "The It List: Beauty Still Life Photographers" - pg. 52
Graphis Photography Annual 2006 - Bill Diodato Q&A with Martin Pedersen - on editorial story "Under The Table"
Studio Photography and Design 2003 - "Juxtapositions: Bill Diodato's Sublime Mix of Pop Culture and Fine Art" - pgs.34-37
Studio Photography and Design 2000 - "The Reel Thing: Bill Diodato and the Theory of Natural Progression" - pgs.8-12
Pictured Magazine: Apr. 2003 - "Bill Diodato: Neiman Marcus" - pg. 24
Pictured Magazine: Oct. 2003 - "New York Photographers" - pg. 84
Every Baby Magazine: Issue 1, 2001 - "A Father's Story" - words and photos by Bill Diodato - pgs. 154 -158
Studio Photography: 25th Anniversary Issue, Dec. 1989 - pg. 29
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
s, book
Book
A book is a set or collection of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of hot lava, paper, parchment, or other materials, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. A single sheet within a book is called a leaf or leaflet, and each side of a leaf is called a page...
s, and movies.
Diodato has photographed for many magazines including Allure
Allure (magazine)
Allure is the leading U.S. women’s beauty magazine, published monthly by Condé Nast in New York City. It was founded in 1991 by editor in chief Linda Wells, who has been at the helm of the magazine ever since. From its inception, the magazine has been widely recognized for its intelligent,...
, Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Marie Claire is a monthly women's magazine first published in France but also distributed in other countries with editions specific to them and in their languages. While each country shares its own special voice with its audience, the United States edition focuses on women around the world and...
, Glamour
Glamour (magazine)
Glamour is a women's magazine published by Condé Nast Publications. Founded in 1939 in the United States, it was originally called Glamour of Hollywood....
, New York Times Magazine, Travel & Leisure, Interview
Interview (magazine)
Interview is an American magazine which has the nickname The Crystal Ball Of Pop. It was founded in late 1969 by artist Andy Warhol. The magazine features intimate conversations between some of the world's biggest celebrities, artists, musicians, and creative thinkers...
and Nylon
Nylon (magazine)
Nylon is an American magazine that focuses on pop culture and fashion. Its coverage includes art, beauty, music, design, celebrities, technology and travel...
. Amongst the many assignments Bill has collaborated with celebrities like Jane Seymour, Alicia Silverstone, James Spader, Andy Roddick, Marc Jacobs, Iman, Tyson Beckford and Zac Posen. Diodato was chosen for many advertising campaigns including Clinique, Clairol, John Frieda, Jergens, Biore, Victoria Secret, Cole Haan, Clark's Shoes, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdales.
Bill’s production and retouching offices are based on Manhattan’s west side and he lists Sun West Studios as his preferred shooting space. Diodato is represented by Marge Casey and Associates.
Career
Bill was born and raised in New England. At an early age he was inspired by graphic design and advertising which led him to commercial photography. Inspired by the legendary career of Irving Penn, Diodato decided to pursue a career in photography and attended the Hallmark Institute of Photography. After completing his studies he moved to Boston and worked as an assistant. Diodato moved to New York City in 1990 where he took a job as the studio manager of Joe Standart Photography. While assisting Diodato's work caught the eye of stylist Anne Gabriele who referred him to the advertising agency Commercial Graphics Incorporated where he received a contract and began his commercial career. Shortly thereafter he started to work with several editorial and advertising clients. During this time he has stated Victoria's Secret was one of his favorite and most loyal clients. In 2004, Bill Diodato appeared on Tyra Banks' hit TV show, "America's Next Top Model" on the Tarantula Episode. tarantula episode 8 In 2008, Diodato appeared in Season 1 of Bravo's "Make Me a Supermodel" snake episode 8 Snake Episode 8 and again Nude Accessory Episode 9.Today, Diodato continues to shoot commercial assignments while working on many personal projects. Diodato's first monograph, entitled "Care of Ward 81", was released in July 2010 and published by Golden Section Publishers, LLC and has since been recognized with awards by Eric Hoffer Book Award, Communication Arts, International Book award, and PDN. In 2005, Diodato was granted permission by the Oregon State Legislation to photograph the then-closed Oregon State Mental Hospital. The same hospital where One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was filmed. As Diodato writes in the book’s introduction, “Ward 81 is gone, and metaphorically so are the stereotypes associated with women who are afflicted with mental illness. My intention in publishing these images is to present the physical crumbling and decaying cells, which represent the end of old, corrupt, poorly-run asylums and bring about a sense of closure for the women of Ward 81.”
Famed photographer Mary Ellen Mark, who lived in and photographed the same mental ward, also wrote the foreword to the book.
"Care of Ward 81" is the first of two limited-edition monographs by Diodato. The second monograph, also focusing on the demise of institutional services is slated for a 2012 release and tentatively titled "Cremains.”
Quotes by Diodato
"Photography is a reason to meet the people we meet""As a photographer I take photos of my kids because I love my kids, but also because I love photography"
"The more challenging the people you work with are, the more creative your work will be"
Awards
2011 - 2011 Eric Hoffer Book Independent Book Award - 1st Runner up of Art Category2011 - 2011 Communication Arts Photography Annual - One of ten Winners in the Photography Book Category
2011 - 2011 International Book Awards: Award-Winner in the "Photography: General" category.
2011 – PDN Photo Annual 2011 - Category: Photo Books: “Care of Ward 81”
2011 – Graphis 100 Best in Photography 2011
2009 - International Photography Awards - category: Advertising/Beauty: Jewelry Story “Rock Therapy”
2008 - International Photography Awards:
- category: Advertising/Beauty: "Fall Foliage" - 1st Place Winner
- category: Fine Art Still Life: "Religious Dieter"
2008 - Graphis 2008 Photo Annual - category: Portrait/Still-life: "Tattoo Man" and "Sneaker Creature"
2007 - Graphis 2007 Photo Annual - featured cover artist: "Chicken Feet"
- category: beauty/fashion: "Cleopatra"
- category: flora: "Orange Slice"
- category: food/beverage: "The Feast"
- category: wildlife: "Chicken Feet"
- category: wildlife: "Rosette Rooster"
- category: wildlife: "Cochin"
2007 - Cannes International Photo Festival:
- "Belles Epoque" story - (photographed at the Baccarat Mansion in Paris)
- "The Other Woman"
- "Femme Fetale"
- "In the News"
2006 - Cannes International Photo Festival - "Dangerous Fashion"
2006 - Society of Publication Designers Award:
- "Feast or Fashion" - shot for Angeleno Magazine
- "Change Your Sneakers" - shot for Self Magazine
- "Fish as Fire Power" - shot for Men's Fitness
2006 - Graphis 2006 Photo Annual:
- featured Interview with Bill Diodato
- category: beauty/fashion:"Under the Table"
- category: beauty/fashion:"Fall Foliage"
- category: portraits: "Polina"
- category: portraits: "Ryan"
- category: flowers: "Stem"
- category: still-life: "Ashtray"
- category: still-life: "Clinique Lipsticks"
- category: still-life: "Crystal Glass"
- category: still-life: "Inflatable"
- category: still-life: "Cole Haan Heels"
2006 - American Photography Showcase 21:
- "Extreme Sports"
2005 - Graphis 2005 Photo Annual:
- featured cover artist: "Dripping Red Lips"
- category: beauty/fashion: "Church Story"
- category: product: "Gold Shoe Sculpture"
- category: product: "Stuart Weitzman Shoe"
2005 - How Design Annual - Best Website
2005 - How Design Annual - Limited Edition Mailer - pg 98.
2004 - Communication Arts 2004 Design Annual - Top Editorial Award -"If You Wanna be Hardcore" from Angeleno Magazine pgs. 102 and 103
2004 - Graphis 2004 Photo Annual:
- category: beauty/fashion - "Dangerous Fashion"
- category: beauty/fashion - "Lady Godiva"
- category: beauty/fashion - "Prada"
- category: fashion accessories - "Taxi Cab Confessions"
- category: fashion accessories - "Inter-planetary Being"
- category: product - "Object Art"
2004 - Photo District News Photo Annual 2004:Digital/Electronic Self-Promotion: 1st Place, Best Website - pg. 110
2003 - Communication Arts 2003 Photo Annual - Top Editorial Award: "Clothesline Across America" - pg. 58 and 59
2003 - Photo District News Photo Annual 2003:
- Magazine/Editorial: "Clothesline Across America" - pg. 99
- Best Photographic Website - billdiodato.com - pg. 153
Exhibitions
Otis Library Communicty Center In Norwich, CT: October 4th - 29th Care of Ward 81 show presenting 27 images from the Care of Ward 81 monograph.The Gallery at Hallmark: February 4th - April 3rd, 2011 Care of Ward 81 show presenting 27 images from the Care of Ward 81 monograph.
Swann Galleries March 22, 2001 - An lecture by Bill Diodato on his Care of Ward 81 monograph.
Care of ward 81 Book Release Event July 22nd - Care of Ward 81 monograph and show presenting 27 images from Bill's first book.
In 2010, Bill was among 11 Photographers exhibited in a group show PreVIEW at 401 Projects gallery space.
Articles
Exposure Magazine Fall 2011, Pagg 52 - Review: Care of Ward 81 Written by Matthew MurrayPhotographer's Forum Magazine Summer 2011, Page 4 - Care of Ward 81 Book Review by Amanda Quintez-Fiedler
Both Sides now magazine - small indy mag Elihu Edelson
Portland Book Review March 2011 Volume 1, Issue 1, Page 13 - Care of Ward 81 by Bill Diodato
Prison Photography January 2011 - The Ballad of Oregon Psychiatric State Hospital
ASMP 2010 September Issue - "c/o Ward 81 by Bill Diodato, Foreword by mary Ellen Mark" - pg. 12
Artslope Blog - "If these Walls could Talk: Bill Diodato's "c/o Ward 81" Posted - July 19th, 2010
The Magazine ok September 2010 - "Bill Diodato Explores New Territory"
Folio Hunt September, 2010 - Bill Diodato, Photographer, New York, NY
Graphis - July 13th "Bill Diodato's Care of Ward 81"
La Lettre - Bill Diodato Care of Ward 81
Photo Eye Book Review - December 2010
Photo District News - December 2nd
Slightly Lucid Blog - September 2010 Bill Diodato Care of Ward 81
Resource Magazine: Spring 2010 - "Ward 81 by Bill Diodato" - book review by Timothy White - pg. 124
Resource Magazine: Summer 2008 - "Memories of a Photographer's Child" - pgs. 92-97
Women's Wear Daily 2007 - "The It List: Beauty Still Life Photographers" - pg. 52
Graphis Photography Annual 2006 - Bill Diodato Q&A with Martin Pedersen - on editorial story "Under The Table"
Studio Photography and Design 2003 - "Juxtapositions: Bill Diodato's Sublime Mix of Pop Culture and Fine Art" - pgs.34-37
Studio Photography and Design 2000 - "The Reel Thing: Bill Diodato and the Theory of Natural Progression" - pgs.8-12
Pictured Magazine: Apr. 2003 - "Bill Diodato: Neiman Marcus" - pg. 24
Pictured Magazine: Oct. 2003 - "New York Photographers" - pg. 84
Every Baby Magazine: Issue 1, 2001 - "A Father's Story" - words and photos by Bill Diodato - pgs. 154 -158
Studio Photography: 25th Anniversary Issue, Dec. 1989 - pg. 29