A weekly blog by photographer and filmmaker Chris Cardoza of Doza Visuals, highlighting new work and adventures.
Writing this, I'm reminded of why I fell in love with photography in the first place. It's about capturing moments and emotions, about telling stories, and about connecting with people. Sometimes, it takes an unexpected source, like an AI, to rekindle that realization and inspire us to see our work with fresh eyes.
Read MoreI am thrilled to share with you an extraordinary journey I embarked on recently. It was a voyage into the heart of a mesmerizing art exhibit, 'Mariposa Relámpago' by Guadalupe Maravilla, currently on display at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston and curated by Ruth Erickson. As the creator, alongside Kris Wilton, of the introduction video for this exhibit, I had the unique opportunity to delve deep into the essence of Maravilla's work and bring it to life through the lens of my camera.
Read MoreI had the privilege of capturing the recent event celebrating the partnership between the New England Conservatory (NEC) and the City of Boston to enhance music education for Boston's children. Held at the Ellis Early Learning Center in the South end, the event was attended by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and other community leaders, as well as a group of excited young musicians.
Read MoreI also learned that while executive portraits may seem cookie cutter and basic on the outside, there is still an intangible aspect that separates the mundane from the great photograph. Just like every form of photography, the key to creating meaningful and authentic images is building a connection with the subject.
Read MoreThis next decade, balancing a family and a blossoming career, is honestly frightening, but it’s moments like those I had with my wife, watching families view our work together, that provided me with so much gratitude that I get to live this crazy creative life. Before you know it, that will be me putting headphones over my kids’ ears, while we experience some art together. What a beautiful life.
Read MoreI flew out to Los Angeles to embark on this new adventure with fellow photographer Keith Weiner and we both learned…and failed…and learned some more about the great photography past time of FILM. Here are some of my favorites from my first 2 rolls.
Read MoreThis weekend I was invited out to my alma mater, the University of Massachusetts, to photograph their hockey team face off against Boston College. In front of a sold out crown and Bucci Mane himself, UMass scored the game winning goal with just 2 seconds left in the third period.
Read MoreEarlier this year I received a call from my friends over at Reebok who had a mission for me. Travel out to Houston a few days later to film and photograph JJ Watt at his home along with one of his friends from the United States Navy SEAL community and a couple Reebok Designers.
Read MoreMy good friends at Reebok called me in to photograph 2 time Crossfit Games champion and Olympian Tia-Clair Toomey of Australia. We had an absolutely blast working together at Reebok Crossfit ONE in Boston.
Read MoreA few months back I was approached by a group of guys who had recently purchased a manufacturing plant in the Northern New Hampshire town of Lancaster.
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