John-Paul PIETRUS
John-Paul Pietrus' fashion and beauty photographs are characterized by vibrant and dynamic compositions that are emblematic of the creative energy of the industry. In his photography as in his super-8 films he adeptly weaves fashion and art into compelling narratives and themes.
Biography
Based: London / UKJohn-Paul Pietrus was born in the Philippines and raised in the MidwesternUnited States. He studied photography, film and painting at the MinneapolisCollege of Art and Design before relocating to Hong Kong to pursue hisphotographic passions. After working for a period as a news photographer, hetransitioned to fashion - a shift that eventually took him to London to focusexclusively on editorial and commercial assignments, art commissions andfilmmaking.Pietrus' fashion and beauty photographs are characterised by vibrant anddynamic compositions that are emblematic of the creative energy of theindustry. He employs the distinct stylistic elements of super-8 in hisfilmmaking, adeptly weaving fashion into compelling narratives and themes.He has exhibited internationally in museums, including le Centre GeorgesPompidou Paris, PSi-M.O.M.A. New York, M+ Hong Kong, CAFA Beijng, and theStazione Leopolda Florence. Pietrus has received numerous awards ofrecognition.His photographs appear regularly in international titles including Vogue,Harper’s Bazaar, and Modern Weekly, and was appointed Editor-at-Large for7th Man Magazine in 2013 and NOMADS Magazine in 2014.His commercial clients include Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Lancel, Adidas, La Mer, Allergan, and L’Oreal. Pietrus currently resides in London.
Based: London / UKJohn-Paul Pietrus was born in the Philippines and raised in the MidwesternUnited States. He studied photography, film and painting at the MinneapolisCollege of Art and Design before relocating to Hong Kong to pursue hisphotographic passions. After working for a period as a news photographer, hetransitioned to fashion - a shift that eventually took him to London to focusexclusively on editorial and commercial assignments, art commissions andfilmmaking.Pietrus' fashion and beauty photographs are characterised by vibrant anddynamic compositions that are emblematic of the creative energy of theindustry. He employs the distinct stylistic elements of super-8 in hisfilmmaking, adeptly weaving fashion into compelling narratives and themes.He has exhibited internationally in museums, including le Centre GeorgesPompidou Paris, PSi-M.O.M.A. New York, M+ Hong Kong, CAFA Beijng, and theStazione Leopolda Florence. Pietrus has received numerous awards ofrecognition.His photographs appear regularly in international titles including Vogue,Harper’s Bazaar, and Modern Weekly, and was appointed Editor-at-Large for7th Man Magazine in 2013 and NOMADS Magazine in 2014.His commercial clients include Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Lancel, Adidas, La Mer, Allergan, and L’Oreal. Pietrus currently resides in London.