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giovanni gruttola
Photographer
Middle Island, NY
People, Places & Things...

"If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera."
~Lewis Hine



History 101...

I started my career as an art director for a small ad agency in Upstate NY… two years later I was creative director for Ogilvy & Mather in NYC. Two years after that, I was senior creative and partner at Johnson & Marger. Luckily in those few quick years I learned a couple of important lessons about the business of advertising. One… I was very, very good at it; and two… it wasn't what I wanted to do. There was an upside… I found my love for photography.

There in lies the quandary… what to do? Stay in an industry that treated me very well… or change careers?

I did what any 27 year old with no idea what he was getting into would do… I walked away from advertising, became a photographer... and never looked back.

I’ve been a photojournalist now for the past 20 years… about five years ago I changed venues and now shoot out of the passion for my craft. Now I shoot for the emotion of the image. I now follow the triple "A" principle of photography... I shoot Anything, Anywhere, Anytime.

I wouldn’t change a thing.

So, if you like my style, and want to create something phenomenal... E-me... let's talk.

Oh... and a word about TFP's... no

ciao
~giovanni

 Represented by
John Smith of Smith & Jones, US
Walter Pfeiffer of Kloss Management, UK

 

>Top 10 "America The Beautiful"/August 2007 @ NBC... The Today Show
>1st, "Top 10"/August 2007 @ Archive25
>Featured Photographer/August 2007 @ Displayground
>Featured Photographer/July 2007 @ Displayground
>1st, "Top 10"/July 2007 @ Nextcat
>Featured Photographer/July 2007 @ Archive25
>Featured Photographer/June 2007 @ Archive25
>1st, "Top 10"/June 2007 @ Nextcat
>Featured Photographer/May 2007 @ Displayground
>1st, "Top 10"/May 2007 @ Nextcat
>Featured Photographer/May 2007 @ Archive25
>Featured Photographer/April 2007 @ Archive25
>Featured Photographer/April 2007 @ Displayground
>Featured Photographer/March 2007 @ Displayground
>Featured Photographer/March 2007 @ Nextcat
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>Featured Photographer/February 2007 @ Nextcat
>Featured Photographer/February 2007 @ Displayground
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>Featured Photographer/January 2007 @ Nextcat
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>Featured Photographer/December 2006 @ Displayground
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>Winner... Best of the Best @ UnDiscovered.com
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>Voted "Top 10" Photographer @ UnDiscovered.com
>Featured Photographer/November 2005 @ Archive25
>Featured Photographer/October 2005 @ Archive25
>October 2005, commissioned project for artist, Geoff Davis
>Featured Photographer/September 2005 @ Archive25

 
PHOTOS
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California
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California
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Pidgeon Point, California
Got Milk?


Yesenia
Yesenia
The Red Door
Deserted Docks
Winter in Sag Harbor


Saturday morning
3 AM
Attitude with Altitude
Sunset at Midpoint
Sibel


Access 2
R&B artist Bama
Carissa isolated
Wet
Avalon


Sibel by the wayside
Alone
EVENTS
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PROFESSIONAL INFO
 
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Client list:The Carlyle Group, Esprit, Island Security, SBUH, Nissan, Black Rock, NSG, Destinys Edge, Racanelli, BMW, H&M, Preferred Properties, VOX Magazine, Prisma, GAP
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COMMENTS
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Felicia      
CommentI love your pictures! I need to put together a portfolio soon, ideally sometime in the summer. How can I contact you?


Sun. Mar. 2, 2008, 5:53 PM
Felicia		  
     
 
 
Adale van Dam      
CommentI am so inspired! Thank you!


Fri. Dec. 28, 2007, 12:42 AM
Adale van Dam		  
     
 
 
Arnold King      
CommentThanks for the connection. You never know what may come of it. And thank you for your time, as well. Here's to much greater successes in the near future.



Sat. Dec. 1, 2007, 9:17 PM
Arnold King		  
     
 
 
donnisbobonnis      
CommentThanks ! apprec the invite :-)


Wed. Oct. 31, 2007, 12:50 PM
donnisbobonnis		  
     
 
 
Gary Reed Photomedia      
CommentBeautiful work. Thanks for the add


Tue. Jul. 17, 2007, 11:45 AM
Gary Reed Photomedia		  
     
 
 
LK Fotography      
CommentGiovani,
Nice work. I like the triple A philosophy.
Loren



Tue. Jul. 10, 2007, 3:06 PM
LK Fotography		  
     
 
 
Razza-producer      
CommentThanks for the add Giovanni

Your Photo shots are spectacular

Enjoy Your 4th of July

Razza !!!


Tue. Jul. 3, 2007, 7:16 AM
Razza-producer		  
     
 
 
Samantha Sizemore      
CommentLove them!!


Fri. May. 18, 2007, 3:30 PM
Samantha Sizemore		  
     
 
 
AndieHall      
CommentGreetings, and have a good weekend!
-Andie


Thu. Apr. 5, 2007, 11:18 PM
AndieHall		  
     
 
 
Dawn of the Rockies      
CommentGreat images they have impact.
Thanks dawn of the Rockies


Wed. Mar. 21, 2007, 9:54 AM
Dawn of the Rockies		  
     
 
 
Steve Kahn      
CommentReally pretty shots! Such nice and interesting compositions.




Tue. Mar. 20, 2007, 12:13 PM
Steve Kahn		  
     
 
 
Chrissy K. McVay      
CommentThanks for accepting my invitation. What talent you have!

Chrissy


Thu. Mar. 1, 2007, 7:58 AM
Chrissy K. McVay		  
     
 
 
mia      
Commentlove the pic with the grl on the rock! can wait to shoot : )


Tue. Feb. 27, 2007, 8:27 PM
mia		  
     
 
 
Bryanna Nicole      
CommentWould ya look at that ;o)
Congratulations!


Mon. Feb. 26, 2007, 6:02 PM
Bryanna Nicole		  
     
 
 
Dave Abdon      
CommentCongrats Gio.


Mon. Feb. 26, 2007, 10:03 AM
Dave Abdon		  
     
 
 
Karri_Farris      
CommentWunderbar.


Sun. Feb. 25, 2007, 7:39 PM
Karri_Farris		  
     
 
 
Melissa      
CommentBeautiful words about what you do! I am actually planning a trip to NYC for the later part of Feb. My father is in a play and I'm coming out to see his first preview. I come to NY all the time, would love to do a shoot with you. Sounds like wonderful fun.
May your day be filled with magic and Love.
Peace


Fri. Feb. 2, 2007, 2:41 PM
Melissa		  
     
 
 
Kiara Hunter      
CommentYou are the diggy jam! ;0 Love love LOVE your work and can't wait to hook up soon,
xoxox
kiara


Wed. Jan. 24, 2007, 3:59 PM
Kiara Hunter		  
     
 
 
Missy Crider      
CommentWow. I'm really impressed. Nice work...and you seem to love what you do. I would LOVE to get together when in NY. Thanks a lot.
Best, BEst,
Missy


Wed. Jan. 17, 2007, 10:34 PM
Missy Crider		  
     
 
 
Farrah      
CommentThanks for the commets!! love your port!


Wed. Jan. 17, 2007, 11:18 AM
Farrah		  
     
 
 
Melony Belloso      
CommentThanks for the vote and comment!
I love your work..very pretty pics.
Have a wonderful 2007.
-Melony


Mon. Jan. 8, 2007, 10:32 AM
Melony Belloso 		 
     
 
 
Lizz Njagah      
CommentWill do, thanks. To be photographed by you would be an honor, you've got great stuff here.. happy new year!


Sun. Jan. 7, 2007, 1:14 AM
Lizz Njagah		  
     
 
 
xlacyx      
Commentthanks for the add,
i love your work.


Thu. Jan. 4, 2007, 12:07 PM
xlacyx		  
     
 
 
Kristin      
Commentthanks for the ad :) Happy New Year! Love your port!


Sun. Dec. 31, 2006, 9:08 AM
Kristin		  
     
 
 
Greek Model      
CommentGreat shots dear..very talented indeed.


Tue. Dec. 26, 2006, 2:42 PM
Greek Model		  
     
 
 
Michelle Rishara Cooper      
CommentMerry Christmas!!! Thanks for the comment (and reading my bio!). I will definitely look you up when I make it back to NY. I love going there, and have friends in the City and on LI so I'm sure we will be able to create some beautiful madness soon ;-)

M


Mon. Dec. 25, 2006, 1:34 PM
Michelle Rishara Cooper		  
     
 
 
Claire Brewis Photography      
CommentGorgeous work keep it up hun!

Claire x


Fri. Dec. 15, 2006, 5:18 PM
Claire Brewis Photography		  
     
 
 
Holt Boggs      
CommentHey man, thanks for the comment. I will most definitely look you up. Great pics! Keep in touch !

Holt


Tue. Dec. 12, 2006, 4:21 PM
Holt Boggs		  
     
 
 
Tammy Hunt      
CommentThank you so much dear!! I will def spread the word and would love to keep in touch..never know when I may need you!!


Tue. Dec. 12, 2006, 1:17 PM
Tammy Hunt		  
     
 
 
AGATHA      
CommentHEY!! Thanks for the comment! I love your work! Maybe if I am ever in NY we can some day work together!!

ag


Mon. Dec. 11, 2006, 2:49 PM
AGATHA		  
     
 
 
Makeup By Sabrina      
CommentThanks for the compliments about my ports. I appreciate you taking the time to do so! If you're ever in TX & need a MUA, let me know...


Thu. Dec. 7, 2006, 7:53 PM
Makeup By Sabrina		  
     
 
 
oded      
CommentHey gio. Thanks for your help. Glad to be here. Oded.


Thu. Dec. 7, 2006, 7:05 PM
oded		  
     
 
 
Cheryl      
CommentGiovanni,
Thank you very much for the compliments!
I like your photography style, how you use unique angles in your shots but also keep the image very balanced and symmetrical. Its got a unique commercial appeal.
I look forward to seeing your future work.

Cheryl


Thu. Dec. 7, 2006, 6:49 PM
Cheryl		  
     
 
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