I am a creative photographer and visual storyteller specializing in fashion, portraiture, and editorial imagery. With experience directing photoshoots, shaping visual narratives, and collaborating with stylists, designers, and emerging brands, I bring a strong blend of technical skill and artistic vision. My work centers on creating emotionally resonant images that elevate people and ideas, while maintaining a high level of professionalism on set. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and consistently deliver compelling visuals that align with client goals and brand identity.

Jean Carlos Rios

I am a creative photographer and visual storyteller specializing in fashion, portraiture, and editorial imagery. With experience directing photoshoots, shaping visual narratives, and collaborating with stylists, designers, and emerging brands, I bring a strong blend of technical skill and artistic vision. My work centers on creating emotionally resonant images that elevate people and ideas, while maintaining a high level of professionalism on set. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and consistently deliver compelling visuals that align with client goals and brand identity.

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I am a creative photographer and visual storyteller specializing in fashion, portraiture, and editorial imagery. With experience directing photoshoots, shaping visual narratives, and collaborating with stylists, designers, and emerging brands, I bring a strong blend of technical skill and artistic vision. My work centers on creating emotionally resonant images that elevate people and ideas, while maintaining a high level of professionalism on set. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and consistently deliver compelling visuals that align with client goals and brand identity.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Buffalo Fashion Runway
November 7, 2024 - Present
As the Director of Photography for Buffalo Fashion Runway, I lead the visual storytelling and creative direction behind our fashion shows and brand initiatives. In this role, I oversee all photo and video production to ensure our events, designers, and talent are captured with high quality, cohesive imagery that reflects the excellence of our curated runway experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration at Canisius College
August 25, 2014 - May 17, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Other
    paper “New Faces” Campaign for D1 Models: NYC Editorial

    For this project, I developed and executed a street style editorial campaign for the newly signed talent at D1 Models in New York City. My goal was to create a set of compelling images that the models could use in their portfolios while presenting D1 with a fresh, narrative-driven visual approach.

    I began by pitching the concept to the D1 team through a carefully crafted moodboard that showcased the visual storytelling direction, aesthetic tone, and strategic value of the shoot. This initial pitch established alignment and opened a collaborative planning process, involving consistent communication with the agency to refine details and ensure the creative direction met their expectations.

    My responsibilities included recruiting and curating the styling team, organizing logistics, and planning a one day production trip to New York City. On shoot day, I directed the models through a dynamic street editorial designed to highlight personality, versatility, and confidence; key elements needed for them to secure future work with brands and creative teams.

    The final images provided D1’s new faces with high quality, portfolio ready material that strengthened their ability to pitch themselves to clients and broaden their opportunities in the industry.

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