honorable mention
Edwin Vargas united statesPhoto © Edwin Vargas
title
EXOTICA
Walking through the lush and blooming
rainforests of Costa Rica; the bright colors
and intricate patterns represented in nature
always left me in awe.
Being surrounded by the majestic landscape
of my home country, the influence of
nature’s artistry captivated my young mind.
As an admirer of art, I marveled at how nature
was always three steps ahead of modern design,
and thus, Exotica was born.
My goal is to highlight and emphasize the
beauty of nature by using the bright and
vibrant colors that inspired me
throughout my life.
“For what can surpass the beauty
of a single exotic flower,
or that of a woman
who creates life in her womb?
Nothing.
For they represent the
complete and utter majesty of nature,
in its perfect melody of life,
which has no parallel.”
Edwin Vargas
both Photography and Cinematography while studying abroad. With over a
decade of experience in the industry, Edwin has worked as a model, head
photographer, and cinematographer for various fashion houses,
magazines, designers, and campaigns. From Costa Rica to Panama,
Mexico, and the United States, his photography has continued to gain
international success. His resume includes head photographer for
Wilhelmina Models (Panama), Wilhelmina fashion photographer (Los
Angeles), politician and celebrity photographer of stars like Aislinn Derbez
and Paola Rojas (Mexico), Carolina Herrera Fashion House photographer
(U.S.A), amongst others. He is also the recipient of numerous film festival
awards for his cinematography in various short films, feature films, and
documentaries. Some of his clients include Instagram, Facebook, Wilhelmina Models, Carolina Herrera
Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Diesel, Nicolas Felizola, Group Saint Honore, Multiplaza-Grupo El Roble,
Ocean Drive. He recently has had two exhibitions in the HQ at Instagram in San Francisco.
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entry description
Life, Colors, Exotica.Walking through the lush and blooming
rainforests of Costa Rica; the bright colors
and intricate patterns represented in nature
always left me in awe.
Being surrounded by the majestic landscape
of my home country, the influence of
nature’s artistry captivated my young mind.
As an admirer of art, I marveled at how nature
was always three steps ahead of modern design,
and thus, Exotica was born.
My goal is to highlight and emphasize the
beauty of nature by using the bright and
vibrant colors that inspired me
throughout my life.
“For what can surpass the beauty
of a single exotic flower,
or that of a woman
who creates life in her womb?
Nothing.
For they represent the
complete and utter majesty of nature,
in its perfect melody of life,
which has no parallel.”
Edwin Vargas
about the photographer
Edwin Vargas was born in San Jose, Costa Rica. He earned degrees inboth Photography and Cinematography while studying abroad. With over a
decade of experience in the industry, Edwin has worked as a model, head
photographer, and cinematographer for various fashion houses,
magazines, designers, and campaigns. From Costa Rica to Panama,
Mexico, and the United States, his photography has continued to gain
international success. His resume includes head photographer for
Wilhelmina Models (Panama), Wilhelmina fashion photographer (Los
Angeles), politician and celebrity photographer of stars like Aislinn Derbez
and Paola Rojas (Mexico), Carolina Herrera Fashion House photographer
(U.S.A), amongst others. He is also the recipient of numerous film festival
awards for his cinematography in various short films, feature films, and
documentaries. Some of his clients include Instagram, Facebook, Wilhelmina Models, Carolina Herrera
Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Diesel, Nicolas Felizola, Group Saint Honore, Multiplaza-Grupo El Roble,
Ocean Drive. He recently has had two exhibitions in the HQ at Instagram in San Francisco.
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