ELI ORELLANA Eli Orellana, also Known as Goat God By Design, is a Music Artist turned Photographer, living in the Dallas metroplex. His story began with a Dream and a cell phone full of amazing Photos! “I’ve always had a love for art and a unique eye for visuals.” Eli tells us that he began taking behindthe-scenes photos and creative portraits right off of his cell phone. He was inspired by the day-today beauty he encountered in and around the city, through casual encounters with strangers in parks, to bands and models at events. Although he was using his smartphone to capture his images, the end results of his creative eye and unique editing techniques quickly became popular and he began to book more and more referrals from people wanting to add his unique visuals to their portfolios and photo collections. When it comes to Eli’s personal Photography style, He is a fan of vivid colors and dramatic scenery.” My biggest inspiration would have to be high-end and luxury magazines. I love seeing bold colors, and brave color palettes, seeing how things can seem so chaotic yet perfectly symmetrical at the same time.” Some people may think it’s strange to book a photographer with no professional high-end camera, but once they see the final images that Eli creates, they quickly understand why he is in high
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PHOTOGRAPHER demand! “ I am a phone photographer. that means my vision is in the future. I have been envisioning the future of phone photography for a while now, but it wasn’t until I started taking pictures of my own, that I started seeing the real potential.” Eli says that having not only friends, but strangers, be so amazed by the work he has produced is the best feeling he can have. He says it’s that feeling of accomplishment and appreciation that is his biggest motivation.” Eli mentioned that his goal for the future is to push the limits. “I want to test the limitations of myself, my art, my locations, the Models, and the overall art process. I want to see how far I can push technology, software, and art. I want to do more shoots that get me out of my comfort zone.” We asked Eli to share a bit of advice with anyone that is considering a career in Photography. “Don’t listen to anybody. It’s ok to ask for opinions, thoughts, and advice, but ultimately, your art is your own! If it makes you happy, keep doing it! Don’t be scared to learn from other people, mimic other styles. Emulate other people’s work. we are all standing on the shoulders of giants, and it is extremely rare to do things that honestly have never been done before. Learn from the ones that came before, and once you learned the basics of your craft, only then will you be able to create
