We recently connected with Scott Del Vecchio and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Scott, thanks for joining us today. Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?

In most cases, there are more people doing things, changing things, and making things than there are people documenting them. I grew up in the world of photography and production because my dad was a model. He loved what he did and it was neat watching the whole deal develop into a final product, but I was always more interested in the people documenting and their craft rather than being on his side of the lens. Over the years, before everyone was able to easily share stories via platforms, I used to devour the internet and random websites for the occasional photo or video project that explored the world of one artist, artisan, or craftsman. I would search for and binge documentaries thanks to pirated movie hosting websites. All to say, I found so much joy in discovering the simplicity of a human’s life and projects whether they forged knives in a remote cabin or showcased photos from a war or conflict abroad. Being one of those people is what really drives me and the work that I do; not because I want to be known for it, but to suffice the young man from over a decade ago.

Scott, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My name is Scott Del Vecchio. I was born and raised outside of Paris, France. I’ve spent most of my life going back and forth between France and the U.S., which has helped me see a lot of things and allowed me to be adaptable no matter the situation I’m in. I come from a family of Olympic and National Team rowers so the past two decades were more than focused on being an elite athlete. Throughout college and after school, I took photos and videos of everything and anything that was worth sharing. While training full-time as a pro athlete, I found myself taking more and more photographs and videos for companies that I worked for, which gave me some confidence and hunger to pursue more projects. After my athletic career, I felt free to jump on projects that previously seemed out of reach. As of now, I focus on documentary and brand work, mainly in the western industry and sports. I try and provide photographs, videos, and insight to clients that will help them stay genuine and speak to people in a mood-driven way, to reach hearts and emotions instead of just eyeballs. I tend to stick to two themes: the quote “beautiful things don’t ask for attention” and the idea that people should see work and know exactly who made it. Beyond that, I try to have fun and push my limits to create quality over quantity in ways that others haven’t experienced before.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

Being an artist or creative is not as glamorous as it seems. The flexibility and freedom that we have is a double-edged sword that only a handful can wield well. Though dangerous and thrilling, the balancing act of finding work, producing work, and taking time off is fun. I would say that the opportunity to be part of different projects during the year while being present with your family is unlike any other reward.

How did you put together the initial capital you needed to start your business?

For a long time, I shot more of my photos and videos on a semi-decent DSLR, which was a workhorse and enabled me to accomplish tons of projects. After ending my athletic career, I was in debt and could barely inch forward to pay it off, but a project appeared, which led me to take a huge risk and almost max out my credit card to purchase a new camera and lens that could help me get to the next level. I ended up not getting that project, but my faith rewarded me with multiple other projects that helped me not only pay for that camera and my debt but other equipment that today is essential to my workflow. Obviously, taking risks should be calculated but I still have this thought process when new opportunities come up and my gear could upgrade. Sometimes you have to spend some money to make some money.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.scottdelvecchio.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottdelvecchio/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-del-vecchio-a5402a117/

Image Credits
Profile image: Austin Alvarado All others: Scott Del Vecchio