PHOTOGRAPHY:

Russell Perkins is an artist in the purist sense of the term. His work reflects his insight for knowing what works and blends the mainstream commercial with the beautifully artistic. The central thesis for Russ' work is a desire to capture the essential soul of his subject during the shoot. He does this by directly involving the subjects in a collaborative effort to produce the style that they desire with his talent for superior shots. This open cooperative approach has never yielded an unsatisfied client.But what is most impressive about this is the how it all began. It started in the year 1999 while Russ was attending Cogswell Polytechnical College where he earned his BA in 3D Modeling and Animation. Russ was asked to model for a photography project. Afterwards he asked to experiment with the camera, started taking his own shots and discovered his own talent for photography. He immediately took his first and only photography class over the course of which his natural abilities were immediately recognized by the college faculty, which resulted in his photographs being displayed in the college galleries. His reputation for creating outstanding commercialized work, combined with his professionalism as a photographer earned him a client base that includes publications such as Maxim and Forbes, celebrity spokesmodels, and various executives of commercial corporations. Considering himself to be foremost a student of art, Russ never ceases to learn and strives to improve himself and expand his arsenal of techniques. It is this standard of excellence to which he holds himself that will keep his work timeless, tasteful and unique.

MOTION GRAPHICS:

Russ has been fascinated with 3D Modeling and Animation since he first saw Jurassic Park in 1993. Impressed with the realism of the graphics, he focused his efforts at a very young age to master digital technology. It is indicative of the typical Russ pursuit of passion that at age 15 he was working for Autodesk Inc., the company best known for it's popular 3D package "3D Studio MAX". Unwavering in the pursuit of his vision, he earned his BA in 3D Modeling and Animation from Cogswell Polytechnical College in 2002. Russ approaches his work with a desire to combine aesthetics with story telling in a wholly commercialized package. His high standards of quality earned him accolades at the following companies: Cisco Systems, Electronic Arts, and Screenlife Games. Russ' distinction as a digital artist with a record for excellence in his creations both mainstream and commercial specific have secured him repeat business with every company he has worked for.