“IMAGINATION GIVES YOU WINGS AND THE MEANS TO SEE FURTHER THAN JUST THE ORDINARY. IT MAKES YOU CREATE REAL OR UNREAL IMAGES IN YOUR MIND. IT KNOWS NO LIMITS. THIS IS WHY I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BUILD MY OWN WORLD AND ALL THAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY.” –Jorge Rivas, photographer.
He came close to being a doctor, which would have been a loss for all of us who like beautiful photography. Jorge Rivas comes from a family of doctors, and thus it only seemed logical he would follow that same road. And so he started his career by studying medicine for 4 years, focusing on the art of plastic surgery. Already then he was drawn to the human body and the means to perfect it.
Jorge Rivas was born in Durango, Mexico, in 1974. Ever since he was young he had the ability to notice the smallest details and a great sense of creativity. Which eventually led him to also study Architecture and Graphic Design, which – as you can imagine – was a radical change in the way Jorge’s family was making a living. Still it was his father who gave Jorge his first camera, and by doing so, he provided his son with a tool that would become the means of his living. Jorge followed his studies by opening a photo studio in his hometown, and his profession allowed him to travel to a variety of countries. Dreaming of once becoming a successful fashion photographer, Jorge eventually decided to close his shop, move to Massachusetts and follow a study in professional photography. Not long after that he took another big step towards realizing his dreams: Jorge moved to New York City.
Fascinated by the glamor of fashion magazines, and hoping one day he will be in them, Jorge sought out some of the most recognized photographers of New York’s fashion scene, hoping he could have a chance to work with them. This eventually brought him on a path that led to meeting and working with Joe Oppedisano. Not once, but on several occasions Jorge had the chance to assist Joe in his work, which has resulted for Jorge in finding a great friendship and a wonderful source of inspiration. And when you work with one of the best, it can’t be long before you are recognized yourself as well. In Jorge Rivas’ case it was by a Dallas based company, who asked him to do some work for the NFL. And so Jorge moved to Dallas, where he currently lives and works on realizing his dream to be one day a known and respected photographer, and among those he so admires. –B-
JORGE RIVAS | BEAUTIFUL
Great shots, Jorge. The lighting and color schemes are amazing.
Posted by: ed3206 | June 04, 2009 at 01:49 AM
Hopefully, someday Jorge could produce a calendar and/or DVD featuring NFL players here in the USA, similar to the 2009 "Gods of Football" calendar and DVD recently released that featured rugby players from Australia. Now that would be beautiful.
Posted by: Steve | June 04, 2009 at 06:57 AM
My computer melted...
Posted by: thegaytekeeper | June 04, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Felicidades Jorge!
Tu trabajo es maravilloso como siempre!
te mando un abrazo y sigue aspi de chingón!
Posted by: Germán Armenta | June 04, 2009 at 10:27 PM
seriously these are an A+! Way to go to the team that produced these pictures and thank you for sharing them with the world.
Posted by: Will | June 05, 2009 at 03:49 AM
As a fellow accomplished artist, recently meeting this sweet man in Dallas, it's obvious his energy transfers from his creative mind to the eye of the camera, and beyond...... RR
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Posted by: ronald radwanski | June 05, 2009 at 04:00 AM
Bueno pues que te puedo decir yo, que me ha tocado ver todo este crecimiento, solamente felicitarte y desearte lo mejor. Tienes un mundo por delante, jamas te des por vencido
TQM
Pelon
Posted by: MG | June 05, 2009 at 05:54 AM
Fenomeno Jorge. Felicitaciones ! Realmente ojala pronto publiques tu propio calendario
Posted by: Alvaro Hernandez | June 05, 2009 at 11:00 AM
These are insane!
Posted by: John | June 06, 2009 at 12:40 AM
it's a pleasure when a talent person comes to create something as good as your photography , we hope we'll see more of your good taste, breathless, sexy picures in the future, congrats!!
Posted by: milo | June 06, 2009 at 09:29 AM
I know that soon we will be seeing Jorge's name everywhere. Well deserved!
Posted by: Enrique | June 07, 2009 at 03:59 AM
my favorite!
Posted by: Carlos | June 10, 2009 at 05:03 AM
Congratulations my friend!!!!!
Way to go!!!!!
Un abrazote
Posted by: R2 Mtz | June 11, 2009 at 05:35 PM
anyone know what is the name of the male model ?thanks
Posted by: LT | July 03, 2009 at 06:14 PM
I want to know the name of the model as well.
Posted by: Mike | July 21, 2009 at 08:30 PM