Andre Rodrigues was borned and raised in Lisbon and was educated in a private school. He moved to Ottawa for his university degree in business administration at carleton university. During the more relaxed later years of his experience in Ottawa a friend introduced him to the surrounding mountains during a series of day hikes. The mountains became a passion and backpacking the next logical step. Almost every spare weekend involved the outdoors, initially in the Gatineau Mountains, and later branching out to the other ranges. Andre's backpacking partner was a freelance writer and photographer. After a couple years of observing photos being taken, he received a 35mm camera for a birthday present. The first average images were not what he wanted nor expected. After all the years of scientific training, the right brain was a bit locked up! Continued trial-and-error with guidance from friends and colleagues helped fine tune the efforts.

As his portfolio was building, the idea that photography could be another way to make a living began to seep into his consciousness. The human being is the only animal that can change its job description! All others are confined to getting (and not being) food. The problem arose, however, that Andre liked both professions. He, therefore, decided to split his time equally between managing his fashion company and photography.

As his photography improved, there was a desire for greater detail. The change to medium format ensued.

Credits to be announced

Tags

See All Tags (12)