CARLOS LEÓN

PHOTOGRAPHER| DIRECTOR| CREATIVE

I lean into presence. I don't seek the right moments. I wait for them. My work lives in that small, unrepeatable space where my subject aligns in my frame — and I'm there to make sure it isn't lost.

Photography

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Filmmaking

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Creative Direction

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Photography ✳︎ Filmmaking ✳︎ Creative Direction ✳︎

A young girl with long hair, wearing a striped tank top, shorts, and boots, is running and playing with a hula hoop outside next to a red gate and a trash can.

A woman with long dark hair wearing a fur-lined hooded coat, looking to the side.

A young man is running on a track, wearing a T-shirt, shorts, and sports shoes. He is in a full sprint position, focused and determined, with trees and greenery in the background.

A young woman with long blonde hair turned slightly to the side, wearing a red dress that drapes off her shoulders, standing against a solid red background.

Black and white photo showing a person's hand with a ring, holding a wooden cup near a chessboard with chess pieces in the background.

People relaxing and socializing on a lush green lawn in front of historic European-style buildings under a clear blue sky on a sunny day. Some are sitting, lying down, or walking, with a child standing near a stroller and a person lying on a blanket.

View through a subway train window showing passengers seated inside, including women and men engaged in various activities.

Two people resembling a man and woman are standing outdoors at night. The man on the left has long hair, is wearing a hoodie and a denim jacket, and is holding a drink. The woman on the right has curly hair, is wearing a leopard print dress, a denim

Close-up of a person walking with long legs, wearing black high heels, a short skirt, and a light-colored top, in front of a dark car at night.

A person wearing sunglasses, a plaid shirt, and a jacket with a fuzzy collar, sitting in front of shelves filled with various bottles and objects, and a large framed photo or poster of a smiling woman with curly hair in the background.

Close-up of a bottle of Jessica Wellness Divine Oil Body Care surrounded by dark green leaves.

A person riding a scooter at night, wearing a helmet and glasses, with a dog sitting in front of them. The background is blurred with streaks of light, indicating movement.

A clear ice block with purple flowers and green stems emerging from the top, placed on a reflective surface with a light blue background.

A woman relaxing by a poolside during daytime, wearing sunglasses and a tan bikini, applying sunscreen from a bottle on a small table, with pool steps and greenery in the background.

A woman with blonde hair wearing a black and white zebra-print dress and black high heels is standing in front of a mirror in a clothing store. She is holding a red handbag. The store features elegant lighting and mannequins dressed in blazers, with

A person with curly hair wearing a jacket, graphic T-shirt, jeans, and dress shoes, posed in front of a plain wall. They are slightly leaning to the side with one leg raised, with a cable running across the floor attached to a small speaker.

View through a boat window showing a man sitting on the boat with a boat paddle, with water, trees, and mountains visible in the background.

A woman sitting on a park bench in an urban area during winter or early spring. She is dressed in black, with short hair, and is adjusting her hair or scratching her head while looking at the camera.

A woman wearing a colorful, patterned dress and a wide-brimmed hat with a matching design, sitting on rocks near a body of water, with a sky and horizon in the background.

A woman sitting at a table outside a colorful building with arched windows and art on the walls, with a streetlamp shadow cast on the building.

Close-up of three different types of textured foam or plastic materials in yellow, pink, and light blue colors

Black and white photo of a man wearing sunglasses, a leather jacket, and a white t-shirt, posing with one hand on his chest and the other near his waist against a plain background.

Various colorful flowers and a marker pen on a white background.

A young man with a beard and styled hair reaching out toward the camera with his hand, standing outdoors at night near a brick wall and a streetlamp, wearing a casual hoodie and denim jacket.

A man wearing a white sleeveless shirt and shorts skateboarding over a fire hydrant at night on a street.

A man wearing a leather jacket is sitting at a table reading a newspaper, with various objects and a display case in the background, captured through a small opening framed by dark surroundings.

A person with a yellow beanie and denim jacket is holding a container of Magical Turmeric Tea while gesturing with one hand against an orange background.

A woman with curly hair, wearing a silky sleeveless blouse and a short skirt, walking on a city street with parked cars and trees in the background. Sunlight filters through the trees.

PORTRAITS

A woman with long blonde hair looking at the camera, with her hand raised near her forehead, against a red background.

Portrait photography is were i connect deeply with my subjects, i look to submerge myself into the emotions they want to evoke

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COMMERCIAL WORK

Person holding a glass of red wine, with a bottle of wine labeled "Chinon 2019" and a hand in the background holding a smartphone. There is a flame in the foreground.

Seven years as a marketing and brand manager running ads and creating content across Email, Google, and Meta taught me how creative and marketing teams actually think, which shapes how I approach every commercial shoot

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FASHION

A woman with blond hair and makeup, wearing a shiny, sequined dress, standing in an elevator with metallic walls, looking at the camera.

Fashion is were collaboarations happens beetwen bold designers, creative directors and myself, were i found myself more free and more creative

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DOCUMENTARY

Two young people, one skateboarding and the other walking, along a street with colorful buildings and tall palm trees in the background, during sunset.

Documenting life is the longest running project i have been doing it since i was 17, i live with my camera on my shoulder so i can capture life itself.

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