Cardinal Sigitas TamkevičiusLithuanian Cardinal, Former Soviet Prisoner of Conscience & Champion of Religious Freedom

Meet Tony Salvagio | Winner of Shoot the Cover: Vanity Fair

Name: Meet Tony Salvagio | Winner of Shoot the Cover: Vanity Fair
Uploaded: 2016-11-27T15:52:52+00:00
Duration: 1 min 54 s
Channel: Cardinal Sigitas Tamkevičius
Description: In this candid interview, photographer Tony Salvagio recounts his surprise at winning the WIX competition, which led to an invitation to Paramount…

27 Nov 2016 · 2 min

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In this candid interview, photographer Tony Salvagio recounts his surprise at winning the WIX competition, which led to an invitation to Paramount Studios. There, he assisted and shadowed renowned photographer Peter Lindbergh, observing his creative process, lighting techniques, and set design. Tony describes showing his portfolio to Lindbergh, receiving enthusiastic feedback, and how the experience profoundly inspired him to continue pursuing photographic art with renewed gratitude and determination.

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Paramount Studios never said that before. When I won the WIX competition, I was shocked. I thought it was a scam. Words cannot really describe going to Paramount, working with a celebrity photographer. When I found out it was Peter Lindbergh, I was overwhelmed. The wisdom and creativity he gives is. It's a dream I just don't want to mess up. I think that's the biggest thing I can think of. Can you hear my heart through the microphone? It's literally like. I heard. You're lucky, man. Hi, how are you doing? Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, too. Yeah. I was assisting Peter on the shoot, shadowing him while he works his magic. Just being around him and seeing how he dresses, his set and how he manipulates light. Everything that's going on, you're just trying to take it in. Very inspiring. There are people everywhere. Creating this one giant masterpiece. Feels amazing being a part of it. Peter was like, I would like to see some of your work. And I was like, yeah, sure. I showed him my portfolio. I heard a couple wows in there, and that was basically, like, one of the best moments of my life right there. It just makes me want to continue shooting as much as I can. I feel very thankful to be a part of everything, and it honestly just inspires me to continue to make art.