This year the 18th Annual Black & White Spider awards received 6,193 entries from 69 countries, and Claudio Napolitano received Honorable Mention in the People category for his Confronting Shadow Self. Quite an achievement. His art has filtered into his commercial images, granting him a signature style for telling a brand’s story. Claudio’s curiosity and passion are a driving force for research and for improving his technique. His work is characterized by portraits and his expertise in handling light, with a deep understanding of collective psychology and the language of emotions.
The Jury represented the industry's biggest names and tastemakers including: Phillips, London; Flatland Gallery, Amsterdam; David & Goliath, Los Angeles; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Saatchi & Saatchi, London; Portuguese Center of Photography, Porto; Jason McCoy Gallery, New York; Hulsbosch, Sydney; Willas Contemporary, Stockholm; FCB Global, New York; ADK Creative One Inc., Tokyo; The ArtFactory Club, Vienna; Silvan Faessler Fine Art, Switzerland; Goldsmiths, University of London; Alfred Ehrhardt Foundation, Berlin; DDB Canada, Edmonton; Galleria Valeria Bella, Milan; David Clarke, London; Chiara Badinella, Art Advisory & Appraisals, Milan; Goodby Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco; Grey Group, New York; and Galerie Bugada Cargnel in Paris who reviewed the entries online before making their nominations and honoring 612 title awards and 561 nominees in 33 categories. The Awards could not have wished for a better group of professionals to work with.
We are thrilled to congratulate Claudio on this prestigious award. See more of his work at his site and follow him @ claudionapolitano.
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Claudio Napolitano Presents "Misused Objects" for National Child Abuse Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We are so proud to present this latest project from Claudio Napolitano. “Misused Objects” shows the children’s P.O.V. on common objects that should be just that, and at the same time how scary they are when used for violence. One out of three child-abuse cases reported in the U.S. involves a common object. We can help stop that. The campaign is a commitment to the prevention of child abuse and neglect by valuing children, strengthening families and educating communities. Thanks to @amigosforkids to @republicahavas for trusting Claudio with this powerful, bilingual campaign in English and Spanish. It is now being promoted on Ads of the World, Roastbrief US, AdLatina, Ads of Brands and Little Black Book USA.
See more of Claudio’s fascinating work @claudionapolitano .
Claudio Napolitano Honored By 17th Annual Black & White Spider Awards
“Lurking,”Claudio Napolitano’s black-and-white portrait of a Cuban boxer has been nominated in the 17th Annual Spider Awards in the sports category. Claudio loves to push the envelope, striving to create images that tell unforeseen stories. His motto, “If there is no work, then you have to create it for yourself,” propels him to seek out opportunities in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America and the results are always visionary and award-winning. See more at his site claudionapolitano.com Follow us @DougTruppe for more new work and news.
Claudio Napolitano Lights Up “Les Miserables” Promotion for Mexico City
Claudio Napolitano, the award-winning international master of light and motion, has focused his talents on the official promotion for the “Les Miserables” production in Mexico City. The stunning imagery shot on location in the theater uses a mixture of natural and strobe lighting and has been produced in strict accordance with the play’s London standards. Claudio collaborated closely with the show’s lighting team and worked from the original stage and light design to recreate a fantasy between reality and the world of the play. It’s like looking into a fabulous theatrical dollhouse with the actors on site in every scene getting ready with props and costumes to put on a show.
“There is always a hero in each story”—Claudio is our hero for this one. See more of his unique perspective on all things @claudionapolitano.
Claudio Napolitano Recreates the Iconic Maria Magdalena for Sony Pictures
Award-winning international photographer/director Claudio Napolitano is a master at capturing characters who evoke time and place in their faces. Working for SONY Pictures, The Heladeria Agency (Miami- and Mexico-based) and Rabbit House Productions (Mexico-based), Claudio photographed the main characters and supporting cast from the popular Mexican TV series Maria Magdalena.
Welcome to the Truppe: Andy Goodwin
We are so proud to announce we have brought Chicago-based photographer and director Andy Goodwin into the Truppe fold. “Andy knows how to connect with people to create simple, beautiful moments of truth for powerful storytelling, and we want only the best for our clients on every project,” says Doug.
Claudio Napolitano: The Blue Demon Is Captured for Sony Pictures
Sony Pictures and Televisa got the green light for their new TV series The Blue Demon, inspired by the real-life story of Alejandro Muñoz Moreno, better known as The Blue Demon. SPT assigned key art production to advertising and celebrity photographer Claudio Napolitano, with shooting on location in Mexico City.