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10 Years
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Cincinnati Fine Art & Underwater Photographer | Tina Gutierrez
Tina Gutierrez Arts-Photography has been creating compelling visual narratives since 2016, specializing in underwater, dance, and social justice photography. Our founder, Tina Gutierrez, brings over two decades of combined experience in photography and the performing arts, having taught at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and directed the early music chamber group The Shakespeare Band. We specialize in capturing the intersection of movement, music, and human expression through fine art portraiture, with a particular focus on classical musicians, ballet dancers, and community-driven projects. Our work has been exhibited internationally at venues including FotoFocus, Kennedy Heights Arts Center, and the Berlin Philharmonic.We maintain affiliations with Eiseley Gallery in Mariemont, Ohio, and have served prestigious clients like the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Procter & Gamble. Our practice combines technical expertise with artistic vision, grounded in Tina's study of developmental movement techniques and her commitment to social justice. We offer both commercial and fine art photography services, with a unique ability to capture authentic expressions through our specialized coaching methods developed over decades of practice.
Services
Underwater Photography
Portrait Photography
Social Justice Photography
Event Photography
Fine Art Prints
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer underwater photography expertise developed over 15+ years of specialized practice
- Our team includes a classically trained musician with deep understanding of performance art
- We provide social justice documentation with 10+ community impact projects completed
- Our founder has taught photography at the Art Academy of Cincinnati since 2018
- We maintain gallery representation at Eiseley Gallery in Mariemont, Ohio
Associations and certifications
- ADC Photographer of the Year
- FotoFocus Grant Recipient
What people say
Beautiful heartfelt photographs
Artistic natural images
Best angles captured
Unforgettable photographs
Healing community projects
Services
Underwater Photography
Specialized underwater photography sessions capturing swimmers, dancers, and portraits in aquatic environments. Our controlled yet creative approach yields artistic images that transcend typical pool photography. Sessions available for maternity portraits, senior photos, and artistic commissions. We provide waterproof lighting equipment and safety-trained staff for safe, professional underwater shoots.
Portrait Photography
Professional portraits and headshots for musicians, performers, and business professionals. Our sessions combine classical art techniques with modern lighting to create timeless images. We specialize in capturing authentic expressions through personalized coaching developed from decades of movement study. Available for individuals and corporate groups at our studio or on location.
Social Justice Photography
Documentary photography focused on social justice initiatives, protest movements, and community-building projects. We've captured Black Lives Matter murals, women's marches, and diversity projects since 2017. Our approach balances artistic vision with ethical documentation, preserving important cultural moments while highlighting positive community impact efforts.
Event Photography
Comprehensive event documentation for concerts, rehearsals, and cultural gatherings. We specialize in photographing classical music performances, ballet productions, and artistic collaborations. Our discreet approach captures authentic moments while maintaining artistic integrity. Clients include Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and local theater groups.
Fine Art Prints
Limited edition fine art prints from our award-winning photography series. Available in multiple sizes with framing options. Featured collections include underwater dance series, social justice documentation, and classical music portraits. Prints from our FotoFocus grant-winning projects available through our online gallery and Eiseley Gallery representation.
People
Tina Gutierrez
Photographer & Owner
Award-winning Cincinnati photographer with 20+ years experience in underwater and performing arts photography. Teaches at Art Academy of Cincinnati and directs early music group The Shakespeare Band. Specializes in capturing movement and social justice themes through the lens.
Questions
What photography specialties do you offer?
We specialize in underwater photography, classical music portraits, dance photography, and social justice documentation.
Do you photograph outside Cincinnati?
Yes, we travel for assignments and have clients throughout Ohio and beyond.
What makes your portraits unique?
Our background in music and movement helps us capture authentic expressions through specialized coaching techniques.
Do you offer fine art prints?
Yes, we offer limited edition prints from our award-winning underwater and social justice photography series.
Are you available for events?
Yes, we document performances, rehearsals, and cultural events with artistic, documentary-style photography.
Reviews (1)
Alexis Whitney
Dec 11, 2017
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Tina was such a joy to work with. She is very professional, and took the time to sit down with me and discuss what I wanted out of the session and what I wanted my headshots to say about me.
