Photography has been part of my life since I was a kid. My dad was a photographer and publicist, so I basically grew up in his studio. I remember coming home from school and being surrounded by models, makeup artists, and set builders—it all felt like family to me. When I got to junior year of high school, I decided to learn from him directly. It was around the time social media was taking off, so I started creating content with my friends—little editorials that we’d post on Instagram and Tumblr. That’s really where it all began. After high school, I took a year to travel and study photography in Argentina and California, which helped shape my style and solidify my passion.
Dance taught me that the best images aren’t posed—they’re felt. When I direct someone during a shoot, I think of it like choreography. I guide them through movement, intention, breath, and emotion, because when someone feels something in their body, it always shows on camera. Growing up in Colombia also shaped my eye for beauty. I was surrounded by women—my mom and grandma especially—who always carried themselves with elegance and pride, even just going to the grocery store. Glamour wasn’t just about appearance, it was about how it made them feel. That energy influences my work: I love building characters through makeup, styling, and accessories that bring something powerful out from within.
What I love most about New York’s creative community is how everyone is constantly evolving and pushing themselves. Every person you meet brings a fresh perspective and inspires you to be better. There’s a deep sense of mutual respect and support here—people genuinely want to see each other grow. It’s a city full of ambition, but also camaraderie, and that’s rare.
For me, it’s all about creating a space where something real can happen. I don’t like to overly stage things. Instead, I invite my subjects to move, play, and feel something in the moment, and I try to capture that in-between space—when they’re truly present. That’s where the magic is. A still image can hold so much movement and emotion when it’s born from something authentic.
So many! Social media has opened the door to discovering new artists every day, which keeps me constantly inspired. But I always go back to Peter Lindbergh—his images feel so raw and honest. I also really admire Colombian photographer Andrés Oyuela, who I’ve had the honor of assisting. He’s a master at creating powerful work with simplicity, and watching him in action reminds me that the most impactful art often comes from trusting your instincts.