About
Yuki Neo
Yuki Neo is an award-winning photographer whose style sets her images apart from other branding and portrait photographers. Her ability to capture an image that tells a story is unmatched. Born and raised in Japan, she received her BA from Tokyo Woman’s Christian University and a Master of Science in Advertising from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Yuki began her photography career after working for nearly 15 years in the advertising industry as an account director for many international brands, both in the USA and Japan. The transition was natural, having grown up with an amateur photographer father who at a young age nurtured her love and curiosity for photography. In 2009, Yuki moved to New York and enrolled in the International Center of Photography to study photography with the best professionals in the business. Her ability to combine the years she spent working for agencies and the keen eye she developed made her unique. The combination of a fine art photographer with a commercial eye is rare, and Yuki’s passion for visual storytelling is obvious. Her specialties are fashion, branding, portraiture, wedding and New York life. Her work has won her awards and acclaim in New York, Paris and Seoul and has been seen in Japanese publications, commercial websites, advertising, Shots magazine, and the CICA Museum in Korea, as well as in several exhibitions in New York.YUKI’S AWARDS
| 2020 | PX-3 Paris Photography Prize on “Abandoned” — Honorable Mention (France) PX-3 Paris Photography Prize on “Live Gracefully” — Honorable Mention (France) |
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
| 2018 | “Brief Encounter” at Gallery Max (New York, NY) |
| 2016 | “Sun, Earth and Tomorrow” at gallery space at Mine Sushi (New York, NY) |
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
| 2021 | CICA Museum 2021 Exhibition (Gyeonggi-do, Korea) |
| 2018 | “Se>en” group show at Caelum Gallery (New York, NY) NY Art Book Fair at MoMA PS1 (Queens, NY) Japanese Young Artists’ Books Fair at Printed Matter and Kinokuniya Book Store (New York, NY) |
| 2017 | NY Art Book Fair at MoMA PS1 (Queens, NY) Japanese Young Artists’ Books Fair at Printed Matter and Kinokuniya Book Store (New York, NY) |
| 2016 | NY Art Book Fair at MoMA PS1 (Queens, NY) Japanese Young Artists’ Books Fair at Printed Matter and Kinokuniya Book Store (New York, NY) |
OUR TEAM
John Battiloro, Photographer / Videographer / Partner
John Battiloro is a well-known photographer and videographer who has worked on commercials for major brands like Nabisco and Swatch. He comes from a family of photographers and has been passionate about photography since he was young. Over the years, he has built up an impressive portfolio of work, including portraits of famous musicians like Huey Lewis, Peter Yarrow, Tom Rush, The Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton. Battiloro’s experience in commercial photography and videography has given him a unique perspective on capturing images and creating videos that tell a story. He has honed his skills in lighting, composition, and editing to create compelling visuals that draw the viewer in. His ability to work with a range of subjects, from products to people, has made him a versatile photographer and videographer. Battiloro’s passion for photography has also led him to teach others about the art form. His contributions to the field have earned him a reputation as a skilled and dedicated photographer and videographer.
Patricia Longo, Make-up Artist
Patricia Longo is a first-generation Italian American and a native New Yorker. As a child, her hobbies were drawing, painting, and designing. At 17, she was hired as the youngest makeup artist for Chanel Cosmetics. While finishing her dual degrees (B.S. and M.B.A.) at Long Island University/C.W. Post, Patricia also worked for an advertising agency in New York City. She then landed a job on Wall Street only to discover that her passion was art and not number crunching. She soon quit to pursue her dreams. Patricia began to work on music videos, indie films, campaigns, and national commercials. She has traveled with many television shows, from America’s Most Wanted to Dan Rather Reports to MSNBC/Chris Matthew’s Hardball. She has been a featured makeup artist on Style Me with Rachel Hunter on the WE Network and was the key makeup artist for Howie Mandel for the final syndicated season of Deal or No Deal, as well as the second season of The Face with Naomi Campbell. Patricia’s love of fashion was inspired by living in Italy and she believes that makeup plays an integral part in styling. Her make-up and beauty advice appears in magazines such as Elle, Allure and Forbes Woman. She did the make-up and hair for Vogue’s online shows, 2009–10.
