VARGAS is an internationally acclaimed photographer/ artist who has astonished audiences around the world with his work. Portraits is his specialty, captures the moment in a journalist and traditional manner.
Two scholarships from JC State College, Pratt Institute and over fifteen first places in art and photography, put Vargas as one of the most outstanding artist in the United States. In 1989 Vargas open his own advertising studio, servicing Hollywood projects and photographing recognized magazines and artists, Vargas also shares his skills as a professor in arts in a county school and conventions worldwide.
This artist is presently displaying few of his masterpieces from around the world, photographs from Europe, Asia and the Americas. His exhibits features pieces that have not yet been displayed. Vargas created the most recognized worldwide calendar which featured twelve beautiful female models with painted uniforms. This was the most popular soccer calendar of 2007 “The Best Calendar in the History of the Worldcup” TRV
His artistic collection have been showcased in the Rotunda/White House, London, Museum of Bellas Artes in Venezuela and some are presently part of a permanent student collection in New Jersey. Vargas, has started his mission of educating masses of followers around the world “There is a need to guide those who have this passion, teaching them not only ways to develop their skills, but to do it safely”
“Vargas” as many call them, has become an inspiration reaching nominations of “best photo artist” “Orgullo Latino” (Latin Pride)Telemundo, “ “The new master of pin up art” E Magazine “Outstanding Pinup artist” (Good Morning America) Ecuatorianrian Pride( Lions Club US) (Kiwanis International), Artist of the year, Marshall of the Ecuatorian Parade.
Sport Illustrated has invited him to be part of their team. His works has filled runways in prestigic fashion shows like, Wordolf Astoria fashion week in New York, Colombia Fashion show in Cali Colombia and New York
Judge in events like:
IMATS in London, Miss Ecuador NY., New Mexico, FABAIC Orlando, IMATS Los Angeles,
TV shows
Good Morning America
Despierta America, Primer Impacto, al Rojo Vivo, El show del medio dia, Escandalo TV,
Ecuavisa, Super Canal Caribe.
KTLA, MTV.
Clients Miss Brasil 2006/2008, Miss Sto Domingo 2005, Zhumir, Bacardi, Crown Royal, Nathans, Mc Donalds, Presidente, Warner Bro, Captain Morgan, Univision, RMM records, Jelly Bean Benitez.
Grand Marshal Hispanic Parade West New York
Artist of the year Premios Arte, International Embassador of Art and Culture (New York Chamber of Commerce) Beauty and Glamour award (NY). Recognitions from the Board of Education for gifted and talent educators NJ, Special Congressional Recognition White House, also in New York and New Jersey…
Photographed Anthony Queen, Mark Anthony, Placido Domingo, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Eugenio Derbez … worked in projects with Hollywood giant screen movies.
Producer, head photographer and director of the calendar “Great places to visit in the World.” Vargas return to South America complemented his portfolio in 2009 visiting a total of 13 countries and over 40 cities photographs which will be displayed in five galleries scheduled in Ecuador, Madrid, New York, Sto. Domingo, Brasil.
