Miguel Gómez (photographer)
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Miguel Gómez is a Colombian
Fine Art
Photographer
and Visual Artist
whose style is marked by/best known for his work in Fine art photography
, Portrait
, Editorial and Landscape photography
.
Gómez currently works between London
and New York City
.
at Colegio San Carlos
, a bilingual private school
which he attended from 1981 to 1992 in Bogotá
, Colombia.
After completing secondary education Gómez enrolled at the Architecture School of Bogotá
's Universidad de Los Andes
and eventually continued and finished his studies at Universidad de Bogotá, Jorge Tadeo Lozano with a Professional (Bachelor of Art) in Advertising with a Graphic Design Emphasis from 1994 to 1999.
While at Advertising school, Gómez decided to put all his efforts into pursuing a career in Photography.
In fact, Gómez started working in photography as early as 1991-1992 (his last two high-school years) when he spent almost every day in the darkroom, shooting film permanently with a complete 35mm kit.
His initial photographic interests were based on views of the street and urban landscapes. Later on, working as an assistant photographer (while still a university student), enriched this experience and put him in direct contact with commercial photography. By upgrading to medium and large film formats and eventually embracing the digital era, his body of work also gained a great deal in the exploration of new topics.
In 2000 Gómez's first editoral commission was for Architectural Digest
Latin American Edition.
Later on his photographs were also featured in some of the most important local magazines: Fucsia,Cromos, SoHo, Estilo Fedco, Don Juan, Axxis, Semana, Rolling Stone. His work covered fashion, portraiture, architecture, stills and reportage.
Gómez provided work for almost every major publication in Bogotá for more than 5 years and for advertising agencies such as Lowe & Partners/SSP3 (Lowe Worldwide
), Bates and Ogilvy & Mather
. His work was also featured in The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture.
In addition, Gómez lectured on different levels of photography at Bogotá's top universities for 7 years, before deciding to travel to the U.S.A.,the U.K. and Continental Europe to focus on his personal work and expand his international experience.
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
Fine Art
Photography
Photography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
Photographer
Photography
Photography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
and Visual Artist
Photography
Photography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
whose style is marked by/best known for his work in Fine art photography
Fine art photography
Fine art photography refers to photographs that are created in accordance with the creative vision of the photographer as artist. Fine art photography stands in contrast to photojournalism, which provides a visual account for news events, and commercial photography, the primary focus of which is to...
, Portrait
Portrait photography
Portrait photography or portraiture is the capture by means of photography of the likeness of a person or a small group of people , in which the face and expression is predominant. The objective is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the subject...
, Editorial and Landscape photography
Landscape photography
Landscape photography is a genre intended to show different spaces within the world, sometimes vast and unending, but other times microscopic. This popular style of photography is practiced by professionals and amateurs alike. Photographs typically capture the presence of nature and are often free...
.
Gómez currently works between London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
Early life and Education
He completed his secondary educationSecondary education
Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...
at Colegio San Carlos
Colegio San Carlos
Colegio San Carlos is an all-male, private, bilingual school in Bogotá, Colombia. The school has been recognized as the source of many national leaders.The school works under the auspice of the Benedictine Monasterio de Tibati...
, a bilingual private school
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
which he attended from 1981 to 1992 in Bogotá
Bogotá
Bogotá, Distrito Capital , from 1991 to 2000 called Santa Fé de Bogotá, is the capital, and largest city, of Colombia. It is also designated by the national constitution as the capital of the department of Cundinamarca, even though the city of Bogotá now comprises an independent Capital district...
, Colombia.
After completing secondary education Gómez enrolled at the Architecture School of Bogotá
Bogotá
Bogotá, Distrito Capital , from 1991 to 2000 called Santa Fé de Bogotá, is the capital, and largest city, of Colombia. It is also designated by the national constitution as the capital of the department of Cundinamarca, even though the city of Bogotá now comprises an independent Capital district...
's Universidad de Los Andes
University of the Andes, Colombia
The University of the Andes , is a coeducational, nonsectarian private university located in city centre Bogotá, Colombia. Founded in 1948, the University has 9 faculties: Administration, Architecture and Design, Arts and Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Economics, Engineering and...
and eventually continued and finished his studies at Universidad de Bogotá, Jorge Tadeo Lozano with a Professional (Bachelor of Art) in Advertising with a Graphic Design Emphasis from 1994 to 1999.
While at Advertising school, Gómez decided to put all his efforts into pursuing a career in Photography.
In fact, Gómez started working in photography as early as 1991-1992 (his last two high-school years) when he spent almost every day in the darkroom, shooting film permanently with a complete 35mm kit.
His initial photographic interests were based on views of the street and urban landscapes. Later on, working as an assistant photographer (while still a university student), enriched this experience and put him in direct contact with commercial photography. By upgrading to medium and large film formats and eventually embracing the digital era, his body of work also gained a great deal in the exploration of new topics.
Career
- Photographer at - .:. mgpixlab
- Photographer at Advertising Agencies & Magazines and for Fine Art.
In 2000 Gómez's first editoral commission was for Architectural Digest
Architectural Digest
Architectural Digest is an American monthly magazine. Its principal subject is interior design, not — as the name of the magazine might suggest — architecture more generally. The magazine is published by Condé Nast Publications and was founded in 1920, by the Knapp family, who sold it in 1993...
Latin American Edition.
Later on his photographs were also featured in some of the most important local magazines: Fucsia,Cromos, SoHo, Estilo Fedco, Don Juan, Axxis, Semana, Rolling Stone. His work covered fashion, portraiture, architecture, stills and reportage.
Gómez provided work for almost every major publication in Bogotá for more than 5 years and for advertising agencies such as Lowe & Partners/SSP3 (Lowe Worldwide
Lowe Worldwide
Lowe and Partners is an international advertising agency headquartered in London. The Agency is a unit of the Interpublic Group, one of the world's largest advertising agency holding companies...
), Bates and Ogilvy & Mather
Ogilvy & Mather
Ogilvy & Mather is an international advertising, marketing and public relations agency based in Manhattan and owned by the WPP Group. The company operates 497 offices in 125 countries with approximately 16,000 employees.-History:...
. His work was also featured in The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture.
In addition, Gómez lectured on different levels of photography at Bogotá's top universities for 7 years, before deciding to travel to the U.S.A.,the U.K. and Continental Europe to focus on his personal work and expand his international experience.
- London England: Freelance Photographer at ASOS.comASOS.comASOS.com is the UK's largest online-only fashion and beauty store. Primarily aimed at 16-34 year old men and women, it offers over 35,000 own-label and branded fashion goods. Sales for the financial year ending 31 March 2011 were £339.7 million....
- Bogotá Photography Teacher/Lecturer at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- Bogotá Photography Teacher/Lecturer at Politécnico Grancolombiano
- Bogotá Photography Teacher/Lecturer at Universidad de Bogotá, Jorge Tadeo Lozano
- Bogotá Photography Teacher/Lecturer at Universidad Central
- Bogotá Photography Teacher/Lecturer at Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas
Major Exhibitions
- London: Southbank Centre / Coin Street Festival Exhibit: "Equilibrium". 2009-2010.
- Invitation to Photographic Exhibit: Fotográfica Bogotá. May - Jun. 2009 A selection of 15 B/W Portraits by Miguel Gómez, along with work by: Bettina RheimsBettina RheimsBettina Rheims is a French artist and photographer. She is the daughter of Maurice Rheims, of the French Academy. Her sister Nathalie is an actress, writer and film producer...
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Awards & Presentations
- Finalist: Photography Lecturing Contest - National University. August 2004.
- Member of The Board of Directors ACF. Jun. 2002 - Dec. 2004.
- Honourary Mention - FotoMaratón : Images of the City: Oct. 2001.
- Cannes Young Creatives Competition: Jun. 1999.