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Luca De Massis: Changing the landscape of fashion photography through his innate and unique skills.

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4 years ago

July 20, 2021

Taking the world of Fashion Photography and Cinematography by storm is a young budding Italian Luca De Massis.

One of the breakthroughs in the current golden era of generation is the emergence and development of Internet. There is practically no such business or enterprise that can function without Internet as a medium. Inadvertently it has become an integral and irreplaceable part of our lives. With internet came the other parallel verticals on the medium that started entertaining the audiences to the core and often set many productive setups that helped many businesses as well. The power of social media in today’s world have been humongous. Social media has given umpteen number of opportunities and empowerment to millions of people around the world giving birth to many artists and professionals who can now reach the larger audience through their phones, tablets, laptops, or any other gadgets. The exponential rise of this sector has shown tremendous amounts of growth and potential. Out of many such niche domains making their mark on the internet and social media industry, photography has been one such sector that has enthralled all through their latest technological advances and advent. No doubt the internet and social media have been the fuel and fire behind taking photography as an industry to next level. But still professionals have to find their way to the top bypassing many competitors and making the work unique in many ways. Let’s meet one such true-blue professional in the fashion photography industry spiraling his way to the top through his innate and creative skills- Luca De Massis.

Giving a different golden touch to fashion photography with right inputs of marketing initiatives and strategic imperatives, Luca De Massis has already scaled heights of success in the industry. Hailing from a small town of Pescara, a small town in Italy, Luca always wanted to try and experiment with many things. Being initially inclined towards music, Luca changed gears to amend his life into the world of fashion photography. His sheer passion, love, and interest for fashion photpgraphy grew by ten-folds in coming years making him sure of the fact of pursuing it as a profession. Having worked with top notch models and famous personalities, Luca’s worked has also been featured in various popular magazines like Elle and Vogue Italia.

His mesmerizing pictures in the fashion and cinematography industry has been captivating and has garnered him much love and recognition. His visual storytelling sagas have fascinated millions across the globe and has propelled him to become one of the most sought names in the fashion world. This clinical shutterbug has quickly become the hot favorite among models and fashionistas. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Luca has further developed his skills and expertise to deep dive into many other areas and excel as a filmmaker, creative director, actor and fashion enthusiast. Luca has done countless photoshoots for models capturing real beauty of people regardless of any caste, religion, creed, ethnicity, etc. His one of his finest photoshoots was the one done with the Black Beauties.

Lucas believes that “To what may seem flaws to others is what real beauty, It’s all in the perspective.” We hope Lucas continues to rise high in the world of photography inspiring many millions on route to greatness.

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Why Derik Fay Is Becoming a Case Study in Long-Haul Entrepreneurship

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2 days ago

July 2, 2025

Michelle Langton

Entrepreneurship today is often framed in extremes — overnight exits or public flameouts. But a small cohort of operators is being studied for something far less viral: consistency. Among them, Derik Fay has quietly surfaced as a long-term figure whose name appears frequently across sectors, interviews, and editorial mentions — yet whose personal visibility remains relatively limited.

Fay’s career spans more than 20 years and includes work in private investment, business operations, and emerging entertainment ventures. Though many of his companies are not household names, the volume and duration of his activity have made him a subject of interest among business media outlets and founders who study entrepreneurial longevity over fame.

He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1978, and while much of his early career remains undocumented publicly, recent profiles including recurring features in Forbes — have chronicled his current portfolio and leadership methods. These accounts often emphasize his pattern of working behind the scenes, embedding within businesses rather than leading from a distance. His style is often described by peers as “operational first, media last.”

Fay has also become recognizable for his consistency in leadership approach: focus on internal systems, low public profile, and long-term strategy over short-term visibility. At 46 years old, his posture in business remains one of longevity rather than disruption a contrast to many of the more heavily publicized entrepreneurs of the post-2010 era.

While Fay has never publicly confirmed his net worth, independent analysis based on documented real estate holdings, corporate exits, and investment activity suggests a conservative floor of $100 million, with several credible indicators placing the figure at well over $250 million. The exact number may remain private but the scale is increasingly difficult to overlook.

He is also involved in creative sectors, including film and media, and maintains a presence on social platforms, though not at the scale or tone of many personal-brand-driven CEOs. He lives with his long-term partner, Shandra Phillips, and is the father of two daughters — both occasionally referenced in interviews, though rarely centered.

While not an outspoken figure, Fay’s work continues to gain media attention. The reason may lie in the contrast he presents: in a climate of rapid rises and equally rapid burnout, his profile reflects something less dramatic but increasingly valuable — steadiness.

There are no viral speeches. No Twitter threads drawing blueprints. Just a track record that’s building its own momentum over time.

Whether that style becomes the norm for the next wave of founders is unknown. But it does offer something more enduring than buzz: a model of entrepreneurship where attention isn’t the currency — results are.