My Story

Elvis Luizinho Dcosta, known professionally as “TRP” was born on 7th October 1997.

Elvis is an artist, not a photographer. He portrays a character called TRP, as an alter ego on social media in front of the lens. With nearly a decade of experience having spread his work via social media, he has received praise for his picture taking style without photoshop at play. At just age 19, he has been featured in the Nike sportswear x VSCO campaign and from there on into multiple renowned brands such as Sony, PUMA, Cadillac, and many more, both credited and uncredited.

Often considered very controversial in taking his visuals, for breaking the rules of photography, Elvis has cemented himself as one of the best artists here in the Arab region, period.

It was his mother, Nora, that motivated his passion and guided him in his artistic journey as a full-time career in the art field, until her passing. Hence why he also goes by another name, Son of Nora.

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FAQ’s

Who/What is TRP about?

TRP is a fictional character/alter ego created by Elvis.

On social media the character is portrayed behind a customized gas mask, one side showcasing the introverted nature of Elvis via colors and the other branded with a red X to highlight the gritty aspect of his art.

When did you start your journey into this field?

2013 without social media and right before making use of Instagram as a portfolio since 2015.

What is your creative skill set?

Digital / Film photography, Aerial, Creative direction, Cinematography, Illustration, Fine Art & Marketing.

Where did you complete your education?

Indian Central School, Kuwait - High School / 2001 - 2015

The Open University, UK / Arab Open University, Kuwait - University / 2016 - 2020

What software do you use for editing your photos and videos?

Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro.

How would you position your genre?

Street, colors and a lot of symmetry incorporated into my style. I don’t adhere to a particular genre and, I can adapt to any form of visuals.

When did you achieve your breakthrough into venturing as an artist?

Nike Sportswear x VSCO featurette, for the #techpack campaign back in September 2016.

Link: Best of Nike Sportswear x VSCO Preset | nikesportswear | VSCO Journal

Who has inspired your style in photography?

Annie Leibovitz (@annieleibovitz)

Erick Hercules (@erickhercules)

Serdar Ozturk (@trashhand)

Jose Ocasio (@lastsuspect)

Tim Mcgurr (@13thwitness)

Antonio Jaggie (@kosten)

Yoshito Hasaka (@_f7)