With over a decade of experience as a Director of Photography, I've had the pleasure of working on campaigns and narrative projects for notable brands like ESPN, Golden Edge, Vix, TelevisaUnivision, Pizza Hut, and Sabritas. My approach blends a strong visual sensibility with deep technical knowledge, backed by certifications in camera systems, color grading, and post-production. Driven by a genuine passion for storytelling, I bring intuitive and collaborative energy to every project, ensuring each frame serves both vision and narrative.

Emilio Sánchez de la Barquera Ponce

With over a decade of experience as a Director of Photography, I've had the pleasure of working on campaigns and narrative projects for notable brands like ESPN, Golden Edge, Vix, TelevisaUnivision, Pizza Hut, and Sabritas. My approach blends a strong visual sensibility with deep technical knowledge, backed by certifications in camera systems, color grading, and post-production. Driven by a genuine passion for storytelling, I bring intuitive and collaborative energy to every project, ensuring each frame serves both vision and narrative.

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With over a decade of experience as a Director of Photography, I’ve had the pleasure of working on campaigns and narrative projects for notable brands like ESPN, Golden Edge, Vix, TelevisaUnivision, Pizza Hut, and Sabritas. My approach blends a strong visual sensibility with deep technical knowledge, backed by certifications in camera systems, color grading, and post-production.
Driven by a genuine passion for storytelling, I bring intuitive and collaborative energy to every project, ensuring each frame serves both vision and narrative.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Still Photographer at CODERE- Digital Campaign
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Handled stills photography for digital campaigns, delivered on time via private server and coordinated with various departments to ensure project deadlines and quality.
Director of Photography at SPM- VIX
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Directed photography across commercial and branded content, shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke Anamorphic lenses and Technocrane, and developed set design and lighting concepts in close collaboration with the creative team.
Still Photographer at Con esa misma mirada- Argos / Vix
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Captured stills photography for the Art Department, contributed to the development of the "CROMODERMA" book and coordinated with various areas for project execution.
Director of Photography at Re/liquias Oscuras- promotional camping Golden Edge
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Directed commercial and branded content photography with custom LUT integration, shot with ARRI Alexa Mini, Cooke s4i lenses and Ronin, maintaining close collaboration with the creative department.
Director of Photography at Fugitivas- promotional campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Directed photography across commercial and branded content, coordinated green screen integration for VFX compositing, shot with ARRI Alexa Mini and Cooke s4i plus Ronin.
Director of Photography at The Whosoevers
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Led all aspects of visual style, directing and shooting from storyboards to final execution, ensuring creative vision and campaign deadlines were met seamlessly.
Colorist at Maple from Canada
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Handled light enhancement and custom LUTs for various formats including social networks and television. Managed color correction LUTs and met all creative requests on schedule.
Photographer / Colorist at ProFot
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed, shot, and edited videos promptly while fulfilling all creative requests for the Media Campaign including dynamic logo animation.
Director of Photography at Tu Crees? Promotional Campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed commercial and branded content photography, developed client-tailored storyboards, and shot with specialized equipment including ARRI Alexa Mini and Cooke anamorphic lenses.
Director of Photography at Niebla Morada Films
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2025
Managed multiple projects with over 15 years of photography experience, overseeing production departments and supervising VFX processes.
Camera Operator at Pizza Hut Rojo Films
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Operated RED camera and performed pre-lighting technician duties on set.
Focus Puller at Sabritas Catatonia
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Handled focus pulling and operated Phantom VEO high-speed camera on productions.
Director of Photography at Sin Miedo a la Verdad Promotional Campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Directed branded content shoots, shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke lenses, and supervised green screen and VFX workflows.
Director of Photography at The Voice Promotional Campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Directed photography for promotional campaigns using SONY F55 and Technocrane, overseeing green screen and VFX supervision.
Still Photographer at CODERE
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Still photography for digital campaign. Delivered on time through private server. Coordination with a variety of departments.
Director of Photography at SPM- VIX
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Direction of photography across commercial and branded content. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke Anamorphic lenses + Technocrane. Set design and lighting concept developed from a creative copy in close collaboration with the creative department.
Still Photographer at Con esa misma mirada- Argos / Vix
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Stills photography for the Art Department. Development of -CROMODERMA- Book. Coordination with a variety of areas.
Director of Photography at Reliquias Oscuras- promotional camping Golden Edge
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Direction of photography across commercial and branded content. Custom LUT integration. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke s4i + Ronin. Close collaboration with the creative department.
Director of Photography at Fugitivas- promotional campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Direction of photography across commercial and branded content. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke s4i + Ronin. Coordinated green screen integration for VFX compositing.
Director of Photography at The Whosoevers
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
From storyboards to defining visual style, directed and shot each project, ensuring seamless execution that met both creative vision and campaign deadlines.
Colorist at Maple from Canada
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Linear edition of a variety of formats including Social Network and Television. Light Enhancement / Custom LUT. Color correction custom LUT. Meeting all creative requests, ensuring project schedule deadlines.
Photographer / Colorist at ProFot
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed, shot and edited all videos in a timely manner while also meeting all creative requests of the Media Campaign. Dynamic logo animation.
Director of Photography at Tu Crees? Promotional Campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Direction of photography across commercial and branded content. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke Anamorphic lenses + Technocrane. Storyboard development tailored to client requirements.
Director of Photography at Niebla Morada Films
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2025
Director of Photography with over 15 years of experience across various projects. Management of multiple departments. VFX supervision.
Camera Operator at Pizza Hut Rojo Films
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
RED Camera Operator. Pre-lighting Technician.
Focus Puller at Sabritas Catatonia
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Focus Puller. Shot on a Phantom VEO high speed.
Director of Photography at Sin Miedo a la Verdad Promotional Campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Direction of photography across commercial and branded content. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke. Green Screen + VFX supervision.
Director of Photography at The Voice Promotional Campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Direction of photography across commercial and branded content. Shot on SONY F55 + Technocrane. Green screen + VFX supervision.
Still Photographer at CODERE- Digital Campaign
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Still photography for digital campaign including advanced Photoshop retouching. Delivered on time through private server with coordination across a variety of departments.
Director of Photography at SPM - VIX
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Directed photography across commercial and branded content. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke Anamorphic lenses and Technocrane. Developed set design and lighting concepts in close collaboration with creative department.
Still Photographer at Con esa misma mirada - Argos / Vix
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Provided stills photography for the Art Department and coordinated with multiple areas. Developed the 'CROMODERMA' book.
Director of Photography at ReIiquias Oscuras - promotional camping Golden Edge
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Directed photography across commercial and branded content with custom LUT integration. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke s4i and Ronin. Maintained close collaboration with the creative department.
Director of Photography at Fugitivas - promotional campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Directed photography across commercial and branded content with custom LUT integration. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke s4i and Ronin. Coordinated green screen integration for VFX compositing.
Photographer / Editor / Colorist at The Whosoevers
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Defined visual style from storyboards, directed and shot each project. Performed linear editing for different platforms and color correction based on client needs.
Colorist at Maple from Canada
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Performed light enhancement and custom LUT application across various formats including social network and television. Ensured project deadlines were met and client creative requests were fulfilled.
Photographer / Colorist at ProFot
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed, shot, and edited videos timely meeting all creative requests of the media campaign. Produced dynamic logo animation and applied custom LUT color correction.
Director of Photography at Tu Crees? Promotional Campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed photography across commercial and branded content. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke Anamorphic lenses and Technocrane. Developed storyboards tailored to client requirements.
Director of Photography at Niebla Morada Films
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2025
Directed photography with over 15 years of experience across various projects and managed multiple departments. Provided VFX supervision.
Camera Operator at Pizza Hut Rojo Films
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Operated RED camera and served as pre-lighting technician.
Focus Puller at Sabritas Catatonia
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Performed focus pulling and shot using Phantom VEO high speed camera.
Director of Photography at Sin Miedo a la Verdad Promotional Campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Directed photography across commercial and branded content. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke lenses. Managed green screen and VFX supervision.
Director of Photography at The Voice Promotional Campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Directed photography across commercial and branded content. Shot on SONY F55 with Technocrane. Provided green screen and VFX supervision.
Still Photographer at CODERE- Digital Campaign
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Stills Photography for Digital Campaign. Delivered on time through private server. Advanced Photoshop Retouching. Coordination with a variety of departments.
Director of Photography at SPM- VIX
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Direction of Photography across commercial and branded content. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke Anamorphic lenses + Technocrane. Set design and lighting concept developed from a creative copy in close collaboration with the creative department.
Still Photographer at Con esa misma mirada- Argos / Vix
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Stills Photography for the Art Department. Development of - CROMODERMA - Book. Coordination with a variety of areas.
Director of Photography at Reliquias Oscuras- promotional camping Golden Edge
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Direction of Photography across commercial and branded content. Custom LUT integration. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke s4i + Ronin. Close collaboration with the creative department.
Director of Photography at Fugitivas- promotional campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Direction of Photography across commercial and branded content. Custom LUT integration. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke s4i + Ronin. Coordinated green screen integration for VFX compositing.
Photographer / Editor / Colorist at The Whosoevers
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
From storyboards to defining visual style, directed and shot each project. Linear edition for different platforms. Color correction based on client needs.
Colorist at Maple from Canada
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Linear Edition of a variety of formats including Social Network and Television. Light Enhancement / Custom LUT. Color correction custom LUT. Meeting all creative requests, ensuring project schedule deadlines.
Photographer / Colorist at ProFot
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed, shot and edited all videos in a timely manner while also meeting all creative requests of the Media Campaign. Dynamic logo animation. Color correction custom LUT.
Director of Photography at Tu Crees? Promotional Campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Direction of Photography across commercial and branded content. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke Anamorphic lenses + Technocrane. Storyboard development tailored to client requirements.
Director of Photography at Niebla Morada Films
January 1, 2010 - June 27, 2025
Director of Photography with over 15 years of experience across various projects. Management of multiple departments. VFX supervision.
Camera Operator at Pizza Hut Rojo Films
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
RED Camera Operator. Pre-lighting Technician.
Focus Puller at Sabritas Catatonia
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Focus Puller. Shot on an Phantom VEO high speed.
Director of Photography at "Sin Miedo a la Verdad" Promotional Campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Direction of Photography across commercial and branded content. Shot on ARRI Alexa Mini with Cooke. Green Screen + VFX supervision.
Director of Photography at "The Voice" Promotional Campaign TelevisaUnivision
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Direction of Photography across commercial and branded content. Shot on SONY F55 + Technocrane. Green screen + VFX supervision.

Education

Photography at Escuela Activa de Fotografía
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Photography at Escuela Activa de Fotografía
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Photography at Escuela Activa de Fotografía
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Photography at Escuela Activa de Fotografía
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Qualifications

DaVinci Resolve Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Arri Certified User Alexa 35
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Set Lighting
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Adobe Certification
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
DaVinci Resolve
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Set Lighting
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Certified User Alexa 35
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Adobe Certification
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Set Lighting
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Adobe Certification
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
DaVinci Resolve Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Arri Certified User Alexa 35
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Photography
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Set Lighting
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Adobe Certification
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
DaVinci Resolve
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Certified User Alexa 35
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail, Travel & Hospitality