Gino’s Biography
Gino Creglia is a highly experienced business professional, teacher, photographer, color management consultant, and digital workflow expert based in Folsom, California. His down-to-earth, hard-working approach and professional demeanor have made him a sought-after trainer and workshop leader for photographers using the Leica digital and film camera system.
“When we initially brought Gino on board, we had some resistance from some of our company’s participants. But, he pressed forward and pushed us light years ahead of where we were a year and a half ago. With his guidance, we’ve updated most of our computers and trained staff to perform weekly/bi-weekly calibration of monitors. In addition, we’ve purchased an Epson 4900 and two additional GMG on-board proofing systems for our Epson 7900 printers. But, we are most excited about how we can reproduce consistent color proofs from our facility here in Indiana and our facility in Wisconsin.” – Creative Converting, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hoffmaster Group, Inc.
Gino’s Digital Photography Ecosystem
Gino works exclusively with the most advanced digital equipment and color management systems. He uses the Leica Q, M, and SL camera systems, X-Rite i1Studio, and Capture One DSLR software. In addition, he utilizes Adobe® Creative Suites™, Adobe® Photoshop® and Lightroom™, Epson Pro Printers, and Mac OS X.
“The time I spent with Gino has paid for itself a hundred times over. I no longer waste money on software that doesn’t fit my workflow or equipment that won’t do the job. That alone is critical to keeping costs down. Workshops are fine for some, but Gino’s personal touch is much more cost effective. No matter what you need, he has the ability to teach you and set up everything you need from the shoot to the final print.” – Billie Redemeyer Studio
Gino’s Color Management and Digital Photography Expertise
Gino’s color management expertise comes from his education and real-world experiences. He helps digital photography businesses, corporate, creative studios, graphic design workgroups, individuals, and entire organizations set up in-house photo labs with color management and digital workflow systems.
Gino advises and educates his clients on digital equipment purchases so they don’t waste time and resources experimenting with equipment that doesn’t accomplish their goals. He helps them utilize the equipment and software to maximize their investment.
“Gino is a remarkable and talented business professional, photographer, and digital workflow expert. As the director of a corporate creative studio, I manage a team of designers and a full-time photographer. I hired Gino to evaluate, problem solve, and redesign our color-management workflow process. He was quick to understand our needs and developed a process for our team that has reduced time and cost significantly.” – Caroll Duque, Director of Creative Services – Norwood Promotional Products, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BIC USA, Inc.
Working with Gino
Gino’s unique mix of talents and expertise is a rare “find.” While purchasing equipment and software is pretty straightforward, the hard part is making the equipment work for your goals and objectives. Gino understands which equipment and software will work best for your Leica Q, M, or SL digital camera system and teaches you how to use all of it. He helps you produce a higher level of “art” than you could imagine possible.
As a committed educator, Gino builds long-term relationships with his clients. His long list of satisfied clients can attest to his fierce commitment. One happy client noted, “He is truly creative, has high energy, and is extremely detail orientated. Gino brings ideas and solutions, allowing you to capture images more efficiently and effectively.”
Monitoring his clients’ progress is an ongoing process. Gino provides additional materials and ideas on his website so clients can stay current on the latest advances and developments. He always delivers on time and on budget, but his high-quality photography and post-production techniques set him apart from the competition. From an investment perspective, hiring Gino as your educator is your most prudent move. You’re hiring a brilliant, hard worker passionate about photography and the Leica Q, M, or SL digital camera system.
“We work heavily with photo professionals and were receiving a few complaints. This led us to waste materials for re-prints. We knew a change had to be made. Fortunately, we knew who to call. Gino helped us from start to finish. He provided us with a thorough education of color management. We have virtually eliminated all customer complaints due to mis-matched color and can now correctly instruct how to reach our monitor and output settings for flawless prints. Without this service, we definitely would not be where we are today!” – Visions On Canvas