21 de febrero de 2024
In July 20, 2023, this spur of the moment photo shoot unfolded (Quickly! From booking to being on set was a matter of 3 days!) featuring Manchester United football club and the world-renowned Casillero del Diablo wines from Chile. A few of the portraits I photographed for Casillero del Diablo and Manchester United Football Club have started making their way onto the interwebs and beyond. The advertisement that has been put forth thus far includes Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen. I assure you there are several other players I photographed but I won't be showing you those portraits until the advertisements for those players (and the different shirts!) start to make their way onto aforementioned interwebs and beyond. We "took over" the hotel and all available space was used for staging, production and socializing. We needed a large gap between player and camera so the kitchen was taken over and converted into a photo studio. I needed to capture the players from the knee up and true to life so that meant a 85mm lens was the best bet. Of course I shot tethered with Capture One so the clients could see the results in real time. A little bit about Casillero del Diablo: Established by Concha y Toro, is a distinguished Chilean winery renowned for its premium wines. The brand's name, meaning "Cellar of the Devil," adds a touch of mystery to its reputation, contributing to the allure of the collaboration with Manchester United in this unique and visually striking photo shoot. A little bit about Manchester United: Founded in 1878, Manchester United is one of the most storied football clubs globally, boasting an illustrious history filled with numerous domestic and international triumphs. The club's iconic Old Trafford stadium stands as a testament to its enduring legacy in the world of football.