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A good photographer takes a photo of a person’s defining attributes, but a great one can manage to capture their spirit and personality, and no one showcased that better at the GQ Philippines’ Grand Launch Dinner than Alexis Dave Co.
Co is a FilipinoFilipinoThe national language of the Philippines, widely used for communication, education, media, and culture.Go to Filipino Glossary-Chinese photographer known for bold colors, dynamic textures, and sculptural poses that define his fashion-driven, cinematic imagery. Having photographed homegrown luminaries like Rajo Laurel and his Lahi Couture Collection, Co has worked with subjects from every walk of life.
He let the faces speak for themselves at his vignette at our launch dinner, where a deceptively simple setup became the perfect backdrop for the beauty of every person who walked through it.
Opting for a three-quarter shot against a white background, Co left just enough room for the glamour of the evening’s standout silhouettes, but closed in on what’s truly important: the subject’s expression. With his creative direction, in just a few clicks, he captured something beyond the clothes: the personality behind the portrait.
It shows when you look at GQ Philippines cover star Darren Criss looking up with a finger under his chin, his cheeky side and showman’s attitude coming through in a single frame. And when you look at Erwan Heussaf smiling, held by the equally beaming Anne Curtis-Smith, you see a husband and wife clearly enjoying each other’s company.
Alexis Dave Co didn’t just capture the energy of the evening against an ivory backdrop; the photos’ warm finish strips away the spectacle, leaving the personality of each subject to do the talking.
GQ Philippines cover star Darren Criss
GQ Philippines cover star Erwan Huessaff and Anne Curtis-Smith
Gum Cruz
Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey
Ruru Madrid
Anthony Constantino
Santino Rosales
Robbie Jaworski
Chelsea Manalo
Cole Micek
DJ Tony Toni
Andee de Guzman-Que
Sheila Romero
Andre Bamba
SHOOT CREDITS:
Photographs and Creative Direction by ALEXIS DAVE CO. Assistants: LEOMAR BARROGA & JOHN DWIGHT SUNGA.
Frequently Asked Questions
He’s a Filipino-Chinese fashion photographer known for bold colors, sculptural poses, and cinematic imagery, previously shooting for names like Rajo Laurel.
His simple three-quarter shot setup against a white background stripped away distractions, putting full focus on each subject’s expression and spirit.
Stars and icons including Darren Criss, Erwan Heussaf, Anne Curtis-Smith, and Gum Cruz, among others.
He’s the first Southeast Asian Wahl Educator from the Philippines.
