RAY ARZAGA
PHOTOGRAPHER
FASHION / ENTERTAINMENT
About the artist
Ray Arzaga is a Montreal-based photographer and digital technician. Since his training in commercial photography, he has used his talent and understanding of light to create spectacular visuals. He is also passionate about media arts and has been involved in several projects involving voice work and film.
His passion for the art of movement, particularly through martial arts and acrobatics, is reflected in his creative work. His reputation in the world of dance and circus is testament to his expertise in movement photography.
Early in his career, Ray filmed weddings and events, before turning to e-sports and the fighting game community. This experience enabled him to work with brands such as Red Bull Canada and spend time in Japan.
Ray has also worked for prestigious companies such as Apple, Nintendo and Image Salon. His expertise in photography and digital technology has enabled him to develop a solid reputation in the industry.
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The process is constantly changing, so the soundtrack is constantly being rewritten. However, I feel that most of the songs on Long Distance Calling best represent the intensity and chaos that's inside me.
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I try not to consider anything precious and to let myself go without demands or limits. Indeed, too narrow a vision often occurs when we set ourselves too rigid a goal. I'm generalizing, but photographers tend to obsess over the work of other photographers, and filmmakers over the work of other filmmakers. When you learn to consume and appreciate other forms of media outside your field, the reservoir of inspiration suddenly expands, with infinite potential.
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Red. Red is a resolutely striking color. It's a color that gets noticed. Forget the "red means love, passion, intensity" nonsense - color is contextual and, in my case, incredibly striking and attention-grabbing.
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I'd design a large set filled with drama and chaos, something akin to a performers' battlefield, and let the scene unfold, moving to different locations to capture the fury of human beings in motion. Or I'd simply walk in or around explosions of environmental particles frozen in time and space.
