Today we’d like to introduce you to Carieo (Car-Re-Oh) Crenshaw.
Carl “Carieo” Crenshaw is an avid seeker of human nature whose roots began in Cleveland, Ohio. His charisma symbolizes innovation, provocation, and motivation in all artistic shapes, form or moldings. He has a sharp, keen eye for detail. Carieo later relocated to Orlando, Florida. He then earned a Recording arts/Film degree from Full Sail University. Upon graduation, he landed an awesome opportunity to work in Audio Broadcasting for ESPN. After some soul searching, his journey led him to Atlanta, GA. His first true passion started in the music industry where he studied under Patrick “Guitar Boy” Hayes as a Mix/Mastering engineer and worked with a plethoras of artists from 112, Case, Keyshia Cole, Chrisette Michelle, and Chris Brown from that experience he noticed a high demand for Artist image branding, he’s currently LEAD fashion photographer for Elbert Ivory Modeling Agency and part-time Broadcast Engineer with Mercedes Benz Stadium. Owner Of PhotoGents (Image Branding) working with artists and local business owners in the Atlanta area.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I must say it hasn’t been an easy road, I’ve made mistakes but from those mistakes, I didn’t give up. In order to be your own boss you have to make some sacrifices like giving up your weekends to focus on your craft, you have to invest into yourself that means buying expensive equipment, Taking online classes and even internships that are unpaid.
Please tell us about PhotoGents “Image Is Everything”.
Me and my partner Nicholaz Little started PhotoGents Image Branding in 2015. Our companies sleek, smooth style reinvents today’s imagery. My bold, stunning range of provocative mix media prints are as thought-provoking as they are alluring. We work with Up and coming artists and entrepreneurs to develop a strong brand image that stands out by designing the artist logos, Website T-shirts and overall product.
We specialize in commercial, fashion and fine-art photography.
Dreamy Compositions and Seductive Colors has become the hallmark of his work. Whether shooting advertising campaigns, fashion look books, hair campaigns or fashion editorials. Carieo is renowned for his creativity and collaborating with designers and stylists in order to create crisp new looks.
As the company has been growing over the past few years, I’m proud of the support we received from our Peers and the city of Atlanta.
We create a photo while others just take a photo. I Actually plan out the design of the image that way it gives you the wow factor.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
If I had to start over, I would stop doubting myself and stop allowing one bad situation to determine the next.
Pricing:
- Plan C
Full PhotoGents brand experience
Hour and Half of On location/Studio shooting time. (3 Outfits)
Professional Hair and Makeup + Creative Director.
Multiple locations
10-15 images
5 signature edit
PhotoGents brand portfolio
$580 ($1200 Value) - Plan B
One hour of On location shooting time.
(2 Outfits)
Make-Up Artist
1 Custom Creative Edit
5-10 fully edited Hi Res digital Images
PhotoGents Brand Portfolio
Creative Director included
$325 ($420 Value) - Plan A
Basic 30mins on Locatio shooting time.
5 edited Hi Res digital Images
Digital download
No Creative Director, Stylist or MUA.
$180 ( $200 Value)
Contact Info:
- Website: http://bit.ly/PhotoGents
- Phone: 4045992041
- Email: photogents@icloud.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/CarieoCrenshaw
- Facebook: facebook.com/PhotoGentz
- Twitter: twitter.com/CArieoCrenshaw
- Other: instagram.com/Photogents
Image Credit:
Agency: Elbert Ivory Models, Artist @NicholazLittla
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