Today we’d like to introduce you to Dario Impini.
Hi Dario, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
I drew inspiration from my forefathers. My father was into electronics and I loved the creative potential in that profession so I pursued that as my first career. But my grandfather on my mother’s side, he was a well-respected musician and music teacher in Argentina, and I drew indirectly from him the musical inspiration to become an accomplished guitarist as well. That eventually gave way to the visual arts which I pursued with even more passion. So, I’m really a product and amalgam of my family tree having plowed a good 30+ years of combined experience into these professions.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
It’s a mixed bag really. As an engineer, I did quite well financially but the creative aspect didn’t really pan out the way I’d hoped. I felt unfulfilled professionally. As an artist photographer, I’m gratified to have created things of beauty that can be enjoyed by many and that will outlast me. This is a great privilege, but the rewards are to the soul and the heart, not as much the wallet.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
This specialty is called “boudoir photography” — the celebration of the feminine spirit in still images. It’s a pretty wide field in the sense that of course, everyone has their own style and approach. When a woman sets out to have herself photographed by a boudoir photographer, she really has to do her homework in finding a photographer whose sensibilities and style matches what she has in mind and resonates with her. It’s not a cookie-cutter industry; rather, a reflection of the skill and vision of the individual artist.
Although I’m equally adept shooting in the studio or on location, I’m known for capturing visually captivating images where the environment plays as much a role in the artwork as the woman. I’ve traveled all over the country and even internationally taking advantage of local features that really speak and elevate the image to something compelling and eye-catching. I’ve shot in the desert, the mountains, with planes, trains, and automobiles. I will literally go the extra mile to get a great shot because it’s worth it to me. That extra effort to make it great lasts a lifetime on the wall.
What would you say has been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
I’ve learned that the difference between an enthusiast and a professional is the professional gets the shot regardless of the circumstances. Shoots have a lot of moving parts to them — there are a lot of technical hurdles, legalities, lighting challenges, a lot of people involved, sometimes adverse weather, many pieces fitting together. It can sometimes make for a stressful time and you start to second guess whether you’re going to be able to pull it off. I could really relate to the “behind the scenes” story of a Breaking Bad episode involving a train, and the train broke down making the crew wonder if this was going to be the first episode they failed to wrap. But they did it. Because professionals find a way to make it happen.
Contact Info:
- Website: texasboudoir.com
- Other: https://darioimpini.wixsite.com/artist
