Professional commercial photographer, Valencia, Spain

I am a professional commercial photographer in Valencia, Spain. I also do other things, but I mainly dedicated to making professional photography and video. I’ve tried different kinds of photography: portrait, portfolio, press, fashion, ads, beauty, NGOs, buildings, and I’ve been shooting in different cities. Even in different countries. But most of my work as a professional photographer it has been in Valencia. I’ve got a small studio, but I try to shoot outside whenever I can, because Valencia has a really friendly weather. Our February is an awful month to shoot, but all the rest is really OK. You can find some samples of my pictures in this page, but feel free to ask me if you need to check any particular kind of photography. I’ve got a full archive and I can license most of my pictures if you need them.

Some of my pics are here, and you can find more of them in my Flickr.

Anna Kurika, actress, in her portfolio with Archerphoto, professional photographer in Spain — Anna Kurika, actress

Professional Commercial Photographer Spain Valencia — Gema, model

Professional commercial photographer, Valencia, Spain — Ceci

Photographer in Valencia, Spain — Petrés

Commercial photographer in Spain — Good morning!

Photographer for dancers, models, actresses and actors in Spain — Ava dancing

Professional commercial photographer, Valencia, Spain. If you want pictures, you can contact me via Whatsapp or Telegram in 6444 5 9753 or e-mail: sergi@a
rcherphoto.eu. I am usually in Valencia, Spain, but I usually I move to whatever the place.

professional photographer portrait business spain — Carlos Castelló, actor

February 4, 2015February 4, 2015

Fitness photography

There are people in this world who are really concerned about their bodies. So they are especially interested in having pictures. Frequently they compete in bodybuilding and fitness competitions and I’ve been shooting as a professional photographer in some of them. I do appreciate the effort they do, even when it’s very far from my own personal interests. However, I’ve learnt a lot from them and their way of life. And about how they prepare to compete, and how they face their challenges. Some of them are even my friends, and some of my friends have been really successful. Like María Herranz (http://www.mariaherranzfitness.com), Miss Universe 2014 or Ana Insa, Alexandra García and Jaime Vergara, all of them Spanish Champions.

Bodybuilders, fitness, athletes

I’ve developed a separate style for this kind of work: they are eager to see each detail and are, mostly, less interested in elaborated compositions. So, most of those pictures seem not to be exactly my style, but I’ve arrived to the conclusion these is a part of me now. So I have a mixed, perhaps heterogeneous, even eclectic style. When we are taking their shots during a competition, they are having their bodies at the peak of their capacity. It’s been a long work and they expect to get the maximum detail.

However, if you need professional fitness and/or bodybuilding pictures, feel free to contact me in sergi@archerphoto.eu. I live in Spain but I can shoot wherever you are. Or you can travel here. It’s up to you.

María Herranz, by Archerphoto, professional photographer in Spain — María Herranz

Fitness photography, Archerphoto, professional photographer in Spain — Jorge Nieto

Photo by Archerphoto, professional photographer Spain — Jaime Vergara

Photo by Archerphoto, commercial photographer Spain — Alexandra García

Fitness photography by Archerphoto, professional photographer. — Ana Insa

January 30, 2015January 30, 2015

Portraits, portfolios and personal pictures

One of the things that I’ve heard before a session is this: “I don’t look good in pictures”. Actually, you may blame it simply on not finding the right person to capture the image. Today is very easy accessing to a camera with sufficient quality, but it’s a bit trickier to find people who know how to handle the situation to capture a good image. And the question is not necessarily technically how to handle the camera, but treat the person, use light, consider (or disprove) the environment. A professional photographer will take into account each and every one of these factors, plus many others: we are often loaded with different lenses, which work especially well in certain circumstances. We sometimes use flash or continuous lighting. Other times we recommend that you change your clothes or location. A professional photographer will devote enough time and attention. No wonder kick better result than a person who spends 12 seconds on the photo and puts all settings automatically. Even the best camera lacks most of the things you want for a great picture.

But the matter does not end there: the subsequent process is also relevant. And although today many people have access to appropriate software to edit the pictures, so few have adequate capacity to use them. And, again, it is not a technique but a matter of sensitivity and taste. In many cases the photographs are standardized with the application of filters Instagram or misdeeds are created with HDR (High Dynamic Range). And, in addition to this, some people perpetrate dreadful collages spoiling what could have been a good photo.

Retratos, books y fotos personales

I am a professional photographer. If you need pics, feel free to contact me, my e-mail sergi@archerphoto.eu , and my Whatsapp and Telegram: +34 6444 5 9753. There are samples of my work in my gallery. Portraits, portfolios and personal pictures. I am a photographer in Valencia, but I do work wherever you need me :)

You can also check my Flickr, where I usually upload one pic a day http://flickr.com/photos/archerphoto

January 5, 2015March 21, 2015

More dancing pics

Yes, it’s one of my weaknesses. The theme of the dance seems to me really attractive and whenever I can, I take pictures on this occasion. In general, the elegance of classical dance is what attracts me, but almost any aspect of it gets my attention, including similar issues, such as gymnastics, are also quite striking for a professional photographer. Both black and white and color, opportunities are often spectacular. In many cases, the most complicated is to capture the moment, but the truth is that given the harmony of the whole movement, although dancers are very demanding clients, for the observer the result is frequently captivating. In this case, the photos are made in Valencia and Castellón, but if you’re in Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, London or, indeed, almost anywhere, can talk about the possibility of getting photos.

Photographer for dancers in Spain

Photographer for dance - professional photographer Valencia Spain

I am a professional photographer and you can contact me with an e-mail to sergi@archerphoto.eu , phoning me or sending me a Whatsapp or Telegram in office hours to +34 6444 5 9753. You can see some additional pics in my gallery.Portfolio for dancers, actresses and athletes, pro and amateur. And also all other kind of pictures.

You can see also pics in my Flickr, usually one new picture a day http://flickr.com/photos/archerphoto

December 9, 2014

Arctic Sunrise in Valencia

I need to say first I’m not a fan of Greenpeace. I’m not because I think that the end does not always justify the means, although I may agree with some of the intentions of this organization, I don’t agree in the commission of certain actions or the communication of many yellowish informations. The fact that Greenpeace too often is mixing inexact releases with actual studies makes their credibility will suffer excessively. In this regard, https://gallir.wordpress.com/2014/11/14/las-consecuencias-de-divulgar-bulos-y-no-rectificar/

The fact, moreover, is that they have come to Valencia with their ship, the Arctic Sunrise, and the ship itself has been part of different news. At the invitation of a friend who is a volunteer with them, I went to take pictures. When I arrive to the port, they decided that, in the morning, only children guided visits will be allowed, so that they have not authorized me to go, under the saying they were “working” and I could not be there. For me it’s a complete idiocy, but for them the decision was taken, so I’ve done a couple of photos from outside and I’m back home.

The boat has docked in Valencia to support activists who slipped into the Nuclear Plant of Cofrentes and now face a trial in which significant jail times are requested: 16 activists can get up to three years in prison and a fine of up to 360,000 euros. The protest -carried in 2011- included a painting on the cooling tower, and the preliminary activities to perform it seems that included personal injury to one of the security guards. The protest, according to Greenpeace was peaceful, but Iberdrola (nuclear plant operator) did not consider it as peaceful and they ensured that there was “substantial property damage, personal injury two guards and emergency declaration”.

Personally I see no reasonable getting 16 activists in a nuclear plant, considering the security risks involved, however important the protest.

December 6, 2014December 6, 2014

My first exhibition in Japan

The truth is that so far I have just exposed in the Internet and this is my first solo exhibition. I’ve never been to Fukuoka, Daimyo, Japan, but I know the curator thanks to I’m there, Elaine Yaumara Ramirez. Elaine told me about the possibility and, honestly, I had no trouble deciding to prepare the material that I had working during months to show.

There is a small text explaining or, more specifically, justifying artistic content of the exhibition, which can not be seen in Internet and, for now, will not be seen in Spain (my country). I would go to Japan, but as I were joking on my Facebook, none of my friends had offered to drive me to my first exhibition.

The content of this first part are projections over skin, all in black and white. Telling just like that does not sound so artistic. Perhaps it’s better get deeper so I’ll paste the text I wrote for the exhibition.

The concept of projection is the angular point in the narrative. The body as a canvas and, simultaneously, as an object to expose, is the classic paradox, the game of words without words, unfunny joke and transposition of the two-dimensional array object and canvas, the content and the continent without giving up a simplistic Cartesian that is translated in contrasted black and white, eliminating unnecessary nuances and allows concentration on core essence.

My first exhibition in Japan

December 2, 2014June 25, 2015

Two Stores

Two stores

I’ve seen a couple of stores in Valenciathat I have liked especially. They are Luna Nera, in Caballeros St, 15, and La Conserva, in Puerto Rico St., 22. The first one is a clothing and accessories shop that’s usually open at night. The area is full of pubs and restaurants, so the store can take advantage of the public who often stop by. It seems, after their card, there are several stores from the same chain, all in the province of Valencia.

Two Stores - Photographer for business in Spain — Luna Nera

Two Stores - Photographer for business in Valencia, Spain — Luna Nera

La Conserva is Ruzafa neighborhood. It is a shop with decorative items. Most of them are recovered and rehabilitated, and the look of the store it’s also conceived with an excellent aesthetic sense. From my point of view, mesmerizing.

Two Stores - Professional photographer for business in Spain, Archerphoto. — La Conserva

La Conserva, por Archerphoto, fotógrafo profesional en Valencia — La Conserva

La Conserva. Foto de Sergi Albir, fotógrafo comercial en Valencia — La Conserva

None of these shops are my customers, I only asked for permission to take some pictures and, well, here they are.

If you want pictures, you can contact me via Whatsapp or Telegram in 6444 5 9753 or e-mail: sergi@archerphoto.eu. I am usually in Valencia, Spain, but I usually I move to whatever the place.

November 8, 2014

9 interesting fashion photographers

Some times it’s OK to take some time to show people some of the influences you’ve had. In this case, I want to show 9 interesting fashion photographers. This is not a ranking of favourite and it is not my purpose to index them by quality or importance. All of them have interesting works available online.

Tony Kelly

British GQ,El País,Complex, ad campaigns for American Apparel, Dynamite, and Triton.

http://www.tonykellyphotography.com/

9 interesting fashion photographers — Tony Kelly

Aline & Jacqueline Tappia

Fashion photography duo. GQ Italia, ODDA, SID Magazine, Fiasco, DSECTION, Grit.

http://www.ajtappiareynaud.com/

aline-jacqueline-tappia - 9 interesting fashion photographers — Aline and Jacqueline Tappia

Mario Sorrenti

Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar and, ad campaigns for Calvin Klein, W, Another Man, Lancôme, Paco Rabanne, Benetton, and the Pirelli Calendar 2012

http://www.mariosorrenti.com/

Mario Sorrenti - 9 interesting fashion photographers — Mario Sorrenti

Jason Kibbler

Fringe, Teen Vogue, Dazed & Confused, 10 Men… That’s Jason Kibbler.

http://jasonkibbler.com/

9 interesting fashion photographers - Jason Kibbler — Jason Kibbler

Mikael Jansson

Interview, i-D, Vogue USA and campaigns for Ferragamo.

http://www.mikaeljansson.com/

Giampaolo Sgura

Sgura can be found in Allure, GQ or Hercules. Campaigns for Cavalli or Rochas.

http://www.giampaolosgura.com/

Mariano Vivanco

Peruvian photographer. Vogue or Dazed&Confused are his most important references.

http://www.marianovivanco.com/

Fashion photographer Mariano Vivanco — Mariano Vivanco

John Rankin

Creator of Dazed&Confused magazine.

http://rankin.co.uk

Mert & Marcus

Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott have worked in all the great magazines. Some people considers them the top photographers in fashion world.

http://www.artpartner.com/artists/image/mert-alas-marcus-piggott

My name is Sergi Albir. I am a professional photographer, working mainly in Valencia, Spain, but I try to commute if necessary. If you need pictures, you can contact me via Whatsapp or Telegram, or call me at +34 6444 5 9753. You can also send an email to sergi@archerphoto.eu

November 7, 2014November 8, 2014

Top Model Agencies

Best reputation model agencies in the world are in New York, but many of them have offices in London, Paris, Milano and Tokyo. However, we are in the XXI century and most of these companies can operate worldwide with a couple of phone calls and e-mail. But decisions are made in New York. Yes, photos will be made anywhere on the planet. The list includes a few agencies that have a great reputation, but that does not mean other less famous agencies can also offer good service.