Since graduating from Seneca High School in 2007, Frank Apollonio has achieved many successes in the field.
Seneca High School alumnus Frank Apollonio came back to Seneca to speak with Photo 1 and Photo 2 classes about his successful career in the visual arts. Apollonio discussed obstacles facing graduates who enter the arts as a profession, insight about how to enter and succeed in the arts, and photography tips that the students could use in and out of class.
Since graduating from Seneca High School in 2007, Apollonio has achieved many successes in the field including the following projects: photographer for The Chainsmokers, interviewing designer Tommy Hilfiger, and creating a television commercial spotlightling heroes for the Philadelphia Eagles and Dietz & Watson partnership.
When asked about how his experience in the Lenape Regional High School District prepared him for his future career, Mr. Apollonio said, “Seneca High School prepared me for the challenges I would eventually face. Seneca also gave me curricular opportunities that were, at least in part, the catalyst for my success in the field of visual arts. I also had great teachers who were passionate about teaching.”
Apollonio also gave valuable advice to the students about why he pursued this career. “I didn’t get into this profession to make money. I pursued a passion, and as such, I was relentless in my pursuit. It took a lot of time and didn’t happen overnight, and anyone who pursues a career in the arts has to be OK with that.”
Mr. Apollonio’s work can be seen at his website http://www.frankapollonio.com.
