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| b. Dallas, Texas 1966 Whether shooting rapper Ice-T, mountain bikers in the Himalayas, or an Alabama folk artist in his backyard, Robbie Caponetto is naturally at home behind the camera. With more than 20 years of eclectic experience, Caponetto has honed his visual storytelling ability to capture the true essence of people and places. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, he relocated to the West Coast to train with commercial photographer Jeremy Samuelson. Caponetto spent ten years refining his photojournalism style in Los Angeles and abroad working with a diverse group of clients, including: The London Observer, Spin Magazine, Bike Magazine, Ad Week, K-Swiss Shoes, Activision and K2 Snowboards. An expert in lighting, Caponetto is adept at responding to the challenges both in the studio and on location. His deadline-driven approach, along with consistency and flexibility, has earned him numerous awards, including the 2006 “Best Photograph In Conjunction with a Feature Article, North America,” from the Caribbean Tourist Organization Worldwide. From 2004 to 2007, Caponetto served as a staff photographer at Cottage Living Magazine shooting architecture and lifestyle. In 2008, he migrated to Southern Living Magazine, traveling and documenting the South for the sixth largest magazine in the United States. Caponetto's unique shooting style is the product of his photojournalistic savvy and technical proficiency combined with his authentic ability to connect with people and their environment. Robbie Caponetto is a true storyteller, and his enthusiasm and passion animate every lasting image. |