In the world of photography, few talents embody the essence of stylistic realism, unique direction, and natural spontaneity like Alex Salinas. The Antwerp-based photographer honed his craft not just from the technical expertise handed down by his photographer father but from an innate desire to stand apart in a world dominated by trends. As someone who initially rebelled against the idea of photography, Alex's immersion in the world of art, followed by his pivotal years studying photography in evening school during the vivid '90s, gave his work a definitive edge that endures today.

DISTINCTIVE TECHNIQUE

Alex's approach is unmistakably individual, merging sensitivity and rawness, the poetic and the graphic. His personal technique deftly captures a fragile moment, extracting emotions with potent flashes, presenting a game of cat and mouse between the viewer, the subject, and the omnipresent flash. This tactic, while isolating, presents an intangible allure, making one ponder if the true subject is the flash itself, or the artistic vision of Salinas. Aside from his renowned flash techniques, Salinas is also experimenting with natural light and direct sunlight, adding another layer to his photography.

MILESTONE COLLABORATIONS

Throughout his journey, Salinas has collaborated with esteemed Belgian fashion designers including Veronique Branquinho, Bruno Pieters, Les Hommes and Café Costume. His clientele is as diverse as his photographic style, spanning fashion designers, international editorials, portraits, record covers, lifestyle brands like for example Orior, and film projects such as “Gone West, 100 jaar Grote Oorlog” and "Five Car Stud 2018” that was part of a larger exhibition “Sanguine” at the Prada Foundation, curated by Luc Tuymans. His distinctive style also made him the city photographer of Antwerp from 2010 to 2011, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with four other talented individuals. 

Whether capturing the fleeting essence of a model for Belgium's Next Top Model, immortalizing the already iconic Edith Clever in a cinematic portait for the Academie der Künste in Berlin or documenting nuances for corporate giants like CapCo Capital Markets, Alex remains anchored in his roots: capturing the moment before artifice takes over, that elusive moment in between. 

STYLE MEETS SPEED

Alex's strength is not just in the distinctive flair he brings to each frame but in his method. Working rapidly, driven by his thirst for creation and spontaneity, he blends a documentary's responsiveness with the precision of graphic stylization. Yet, his calm demeanor contrasts his speedy technique. The interplay between his artistic and commercial work gives every project an added layer, an intrinsic value only Alex Salinas can bring.

If raw, stylistic realism, with layers of graphic uniqueness, is what your brand or project requires, look no further. For when you need more than just a photograph, you need Alex Salinas.

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