Nick Saglimbeni
Nick Saglimbeni | |
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Born | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis, University of Southern California |
Awards | World Photography Awards (2012 Grand Prize in 3D) |
Website | nicksaglimbeni |
Nick Saglimbeni is an American photographer and filmmaker, best known for his work with celebrities and 3D photography.[1] Through his production company Slickforce Studio, he has produced creative projects for entertainment figures worldwide such as the Kardashian-Jenner family, Priyanka Chopra,[2] Sean "Diddy" Combs,[3] Paula Abdul[4] and B1A4.[5] He has photographed commercial campaigns for large companies including Neiman Marcus and Skechers,[3] as well as for non-profit organizations such as Autism Speaks and The Humane Society.[6][7]
In 2011, Saglimbeni began publishing the 3D magazine WMB 3D: World's Most Beautiful, which earned him the Grand Prize in 3D at the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards.[8] He debuted the photography project SlickforceGirl in 2012,[9] which features models in heroic contexts with comic-book-inspired visuals.[10] The shoots and videos have featured models such as Erika Medina[11][12] and Melanie Iglesias.[11] In 2018, Saglimbeni launched Painted Princess Project, a portrait campaign which raises money to help victims of human trafficking.[13]
Early life and education
[edit]Nick Saglimbeni was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland.[9] He moved to Los Angeles to attend the USC School of Cinematic Arts,[9] where his cinematography mentors included John Hora and Woody Omens.[14] Saglimbeni graduated with a master's degree in cinematography.[9]
Career
[edit]Slickforce Studio and early shoots
[edit]After graduating from college, Saglimbeni began working as both a cinematographer and a photographer. In January 2004 he opened Slickforce Studio,[15] a multimedia company focused on motion picture production and commercial photography. As of 2014 the company's photographers produced material for magazines, ad campaigns, record labels, and websites.[15] Early work included photography and album artwork for rap artists such as Nas, Ice-T, T.I., Omarion, Game, and Birdman. He later worked with women in entertainment such as model Estella Warren, actresses Roselyn Sánchez, Gabrielle Union,[9] and Sarah Shahi, and TV personalities Vanessa Lachey, and Layla Kayleigh.[9] He is also known for his portraits of the Kardashian-Jenner family and Sean "Diddy" Combs,[3] and he has photographed commercial campaigns for large companies such as Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Sears, Kmart, Skechers, and Wacom.[3] Through Slickforce, Saglimbeni has also created works to benefit nonprofit organizations, such as Autism Speaks,[6] Breast Cancer Charities of America (BCCA),[16][17] the Epilepsy Foundation, Hope for the Warriors,[18] Toys for Tots,[19] and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.[20]
Work with the Kardashian-Jenner family
[edit]In August 2007, Saglimbeni met socialite Kim Kardashian while photographing her cover shoot for a magazine. Following the shoot, he continued to photograph Kim and her family members Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Rob Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner[21][22][23] (then Bruce)[a][24] for projects such as the Kardashian Kollection fashion campaigns,[21][22][23] magazine covers for Kim, Kris and Khloé, Kris Jenner's 2011 autobiography book cover,[25] promotional art for Kris Jenner's talk show, Kim Kardashian's wedding to Kris Humphries,[26] Kylie Jenner Cosmetics,[27] and Kendall and Kylie's first professional modeling shoots.[28]
Saglimbeni's Kardashian-Jenner family Christmas portraits, which he photographed from 2010 through 2012,[29][30] were featured in media outlets such as The View, The Talk, Larry King Live, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, among others.[9] Kim Kardashian has stated to E! News that Saglimbeni is her favorite photographer,[31] and Saglimbeni has been featured around a dozen times on the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its related spin-offs, where he chiefly makes appearances as the family photographer.[32] In season six, Saglimbeni encourages Kendall Jenner to pursue professional modeling during a shoot at Slickforce Studio.[32] In 2022, Saglimbeni joined the Hulu series “The Kardashians” as consulting producer.
WMB 3D and 3D photography
[edit]In 2010, Saglimbeni patented his own Saglimbeni3D photography system. Saglimbeni had designed the system's post-production techniques along with Joyce Park, the post-production supervisor at Slickforce Studio. Unlike most similar systems, the Saglimbeni3D system purports to allow the retouching of 3D images.[33] In August 2011, Saglimbeni published the first edition of the magazine WMB 3D: World's Most Beautiful,[34][35] which he billed as the first commercial magazine photographed and designed entirely in 3D. Released both in print and as an iPad app,[36] the first issue featured Kim Kardashian on the cover. Other celebrities who have been featured in the magazine include Stan Lee,[37] Gabrielle Union, Estella Warren, Paul Oakenfold, Kevin Hart, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Melanie Iglesias, Layla Kayleigh and Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat.[38] For his WMB 3D shoot Nuclear Summer, Saglimbeni was awarded the top prize in 3D at the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards in London, England.[8] Later in 2012, he received an award from NVidia for achievements in 3D photography.[14]
SlickforceGirl
[edit]In late 2012 Saglimbeni started the photography project SlickforceGirl,[9] where he photographs models and actresses with comic-book-inspired visuals as they "use their beauty, brains and courage to help those in need."[10][39] The first shoot featured Vanessa Veasley[40] as an astronaut,[41] while December 2012 featured Erika Medina[11] as an airman with the Air Force.[12] The series has since featured Nazanin Mandi,[1] Melanie Iglesias,[11] and a number of other models.[10][42] A portion of the profits from SlickforceGirl items are donated to charities[1][10] such as the Hope for the Warriors.[12]
Work with Indian celebrities
[edit]Saglimbeni has worked with notable Bollywood celebrities. Since 2011, he worked with Maxim (India) magazine having photographed Mallika Sherawat, Priyanka Chopra,[43] Disha Patani, Ranveer Singh, Neha Dhupia[44] and Shibani Dandekar until the publication’s final issue in December 2018.
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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2002 | American Society of Cinematographers | Nick Saglimbeni | Heritage Award[45] | Hon. Mention |
2008 | National Association of Photoshop Professionals |
Compositing | Grand Prize | |
Retouching | Grand Prize | |||
Nick Saglimbeni | Photography[46][47] | Grand Prize | ||
2009 | Blackberry Business Awards | Nick Saglimbeni | Development of Signature Retouching Techniques |
Won |
2012 | NVidia 3D Vision Live | 3D Photo Champion[14] | Won | |
Sony World Photography Awards[48] | 3D Category | Grand Prize |
TV appearances
[edit]- As himself:
- Showdog Moms & Dads (reality TV mini-series, 2005)
- Kourtney & Khloé Take Miami (reality TV series)
- "Back in Miami" (2010)
- "Scotts-o-phrenia" (2010)
- LisaRaye: The Real McCoy (reality TV series)
- "LisaRaye Gets Back to Business" (2010)
- Khloé & Lamar (reality TV series)
- "Lamar Is a Dirty Boy" (2011)
- "Rock-a-Bye Lam Lam" (2012)
- The Real Housewives of Orange County (reality TV series)
- "Southern Hospitality" (2012)
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians (reality TV series)
- "Kim's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event – Part 2" (2011)
- "Kim Becomes a Stage Mom" (2011)
- "Momager Dearest" (2012)
- "Parent Trapped" (2012)
- "Mothers & Daughters" (2012)
- "Life's a Beach (House)" (2013)
- "Kris’s Mother-in-Law" (2013)
- "And All That Jazzzzzz" (2014)
- "Fear of the Unknown" (2016)
- "Life of Kylie" (reality TV series)
- "Boss" (2017)
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Jenner changed her name due to gender transition in 2015.[24]
References
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- ^ SlickforceTV (July 1, 2016), Priyanka Chopra + Saglimbeni for Maxim India HOT 100, retrieved August 7, 2017
- ^ a b c d Eggenberger, Nicole (December 20, 2013). "Sean "Diddy" Combs Shares Family Christmas Card With His Six Kids". Us Weekly. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- ^ "Paula Abdul | Healthy Living Magazine".
- ^ "B1A4 Joins Forces with SlickforceStudio for "Solo Day"". Official B1A4. July 16, 2014.
- ^ a b "Melanie Iglesias Raises Money for Autism". MelanieIglesias.com. November 27, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
- ^ "Nick Saglimbeni for The Humane Society – Chilombo Images". chilombonews.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ a b "CelebrityPhotographer Nick Saglimbeni wins 2012 Sony World Photography 3D Award - Worldnews.com". Article.wn.com. April 27, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
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- ^ a b c d "Our Mission". SlickforceGirl.com. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Robertson, Josh (October 22, 2012). "Melanie Iglesias Is Back and Sexy as Ever". The Smoking Jacket. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ a b c Dudak, Gary (December 7, 2012). "Mandatory Presents: Slickforce Erica". Mandatory. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ Patil, Prashant (March 19, 2020). "Shaurn Romy said that, she used all the money for philanthropic work got from that photoshoot". Mix India.
- ^ a b c "2012 Photo Champion Unveiled! Interview with Nick Saglimbeni". 3D Vision Live by NVIDIA. 2012. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ a b "SlickforceStudio — About Slickforce Studio". Slickforce.com. Archived from the original on April 20, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ Davis, Lawrence. "The Breast Cancer Charities of America 2 Annual Fashion Show & Fundraiser Hosted by Tiffany Hines | Splash Magazines | Los Angeles". Lasplash.com. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ "Estella Warren". Nick Saglimbeni. April 17, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ "SlickforceGirl: Melanie Iglesias Signs for the Troops – Hope for the Warriors". NickSaglimbeni.com. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
- ^ "Melanie Iglesias Raises Money for Toys for Tots!". MelanieIglesias.com. December 23, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
- ^ Fame, Royalty (August 2, 2009). "Layla Kayleigh does Peta". Royaltyfame.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ a b Aidin Observer (April 17, 2012). "New 2012 Spring styles from Kardashian Kollection Intimates, compared to 2011 collection". Lingerie-observer.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "Kardashian Kollection Intimates for Sears". Nick Saglimbeni. Archived from the original on November 24, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "Hey, Kim, it's all in the jeans!". NY Daily News. January 30, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ a b Buzz Bissinger (June 1, 2015). "Introducing Caitlyn Jenner". Vanity Fair. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- ^ Jenner, Kris (September 4, 2012). All Things Kardashian. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1451646979.
- ^ Stelter, Brian (November 4, 2011). "There's One Big Question About the Kardashian Marriage". The New York Times. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ Marissa (November 30, 2015). "Kylie Jenner's Makeup Line — See The Behind-The-Scenes Of Her Lip Kit Shoot". Hollywood Life. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Koenig, Gillian (August 6, 2010). "Kendall Jenner's Newest Modeling Shoot: High Fashion for Fall". People. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
- ^ "Kardashian family poses for 2010 Christmas card". Content.usatoday.com. December 16, 2010. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ Leone, Raechal (December 19, 2011). "Merry Christmas from the Kardashians … in 3-D | OMG Now – Yahoo! omg!". Omg.yahoo.com. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ "Kim Kardashian Pops Off The Page As The First 3 D Magazine Cover Girl". E! Online. August 1, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "Video: Keeping Up with the Kardashians". IMDb. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
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- ^ "Kim Kardashian's Famous Figure, Now in 3-D!". UsMagazine.com. August 11, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ Wischhover, Cheryl (November 26, 2011). "See Kim Kardashian's Curves in 3D in Racy New Mag WMB". Fashionista. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ^ "World's Most Beautiful". WMB 3D. November 26, 2011. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
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- ^ "Mallika Sherawat scorches WMB cover". Hindustan Times. February 8, 2012. Archived from the original on February 8, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ "My Jamaica – Nick Saglimbeni". Jamaica Observer. September 9, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ Robertson, Josh (September 4, 2012). "Vanessa Veasley Is a Slickforce Girl! What's a Slickforce Girl?". The Smoking Jacket. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ Dudack, Gary (January 4, 2013). "Mandatory Presents: Slickforce Vanessa". Mandatory. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ "SlickforceGirl: Behind-the-scenes with Brittany Dailey,Vanessa Veasley and Erika Medina by Nick Saglimbeni". ISO 1200 Photography Magazine. January 22, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ Markovinovic, Monica (June 17, 2016). "Priyanka Chopra Is 'The Hottest Woman In The World' On The Cover Of Maxim India". HuffPost.
- ^ Chaudhary, Nirupama (May 18, 2018). "Red lips, wine coloured dress with a thigh high slit and that smoulder – The shades of Neha Dhupia you've probably never seen before!". Bollywood Hungama.
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