Vincent Sirico
Q What do you do?
“I am a photographer who loves shooting commercial lifestyle, sports and product!”
I wanted to be in the footwear industry when I was young and it has evolved into this world where I can be adjacent to so many industries that I find myself being obsessed with.
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
I began working as a photographer while I was in college and went full freelance as soon as I graduated. I have been blessed to be full-time freelance for over 5 years and have been doing photography for 10 years!
Q How do you stand out in your field?
I am in this field because I am obsessed with it, I always try to have pops of color in my work and at the end of the day I am a consumer. I want to create images that I would want to see when I am either shopping in-person or online.
Q What are you working on right now?
I am working on post-production for a Malbon Golf campaign, doing creative direction for an upcoming campaign with Lids and putting together a content capture team for a grassroots sporting event with Adidas.
Q What’s your style?
I love mixing my photos with art and additional pops of color when the creative allows it. A good example of this would be my shoot with Garrett Wilson x Adidas which can be found here
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
Building a kids clothing company!
Q What is frustrating you right now?
It is always the business side for me. Managing invoices, financials, etc. I am at a crossroads of whether I should try and find management or continue to do things on my own.
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
Manage emails and help with potential outreach.
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
I wish I could have told my 18/19 year old self to be patient and enjoy the process because there are times where I miss the mind state I was in to get to where I am today. I was so driven and still didn't think I was doing enough.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
How to continue elevating my career..how do I get repped by an artist agency..how can I be more effective in my pitch process, etc.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
Any type of commercial photography work! I love shooting look books, sports, music, etc. I also would love to do more editorial/fashion work.
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
Ideal client is a major footwear company like adidas or Nike and getting to shoot a global campaign. I've shot two global kids campaigns for Nike and it was an amazing experience. The agency was super collaborative and trusted my vision. Also, I recently seen a Sonos headphone campaign and thought about how much I would have loved that project.
Q: What is your rate?
Lower end budgets typically start in the 3K range, a big campaign is somewhere in the 6-10K/day range. Have received budgets in the 6-figure range for larger projects that involve production out of me and my team as well.
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
vincesirico@gmail.com! This will be the fastest to way to get in contact with me. My website can be found at vincesirico.com
Q Who is a creative you admire?
Mac Shoop! - Mac is a friend of mine and has really found his lane the past couple years. He's shooting amazing social campaigns and brand work.
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Travel!
This member profile was originally published in June 2024.