"A PHOTOGRAPH HAS THE POWER TO CAPTURE A MOMENT IN TIME, TO FREEZE A FLEETING FEELING, TO PRESERVE A MEMORY THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE LOST. IT'S A TESTAMENT TO THE BEAUTY AND COMPLEXITY OF OUR WORLD, A REMINDER OF THE MOMENTS THAT MAKE LIFE WORTH LIVING."
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My name is Luis Rodriguez, a New York City studio photographer specializing in cinematic and fine art portraits. My passion lies in capturing the raw beauty of human emotions—turning fleeting moments into timeless works of art.
Through my concept, "Bare Humanity," I strive to reveal the essence of people as they truly are—unfiltered, authentic, and deeply human. Every photograph tells a story, whether it's an intimate portrait, a striking editorial piece, or a moment of quiet vulnerability.
If you're searching for a photographer who can transform your emotions into powerful imagery, Bare Humanity is here to bring your vision to life. Let’s create something unforgettable.
Testimonials
“Luis is an amazing photographer. I’ve worked on many shoots with him in NYC and I’m very happy with his work. The thing I enjoy about shooting with Luis is his receptiveness and initiative. He was always open to suggestions and took the time to prepare and execute the concept of each shoot. He also took amazing pictures for my boyfriend’s company, he really does it all.”
—Rocio
“Luis was amazing. Not only with high quality pictures but actually capturing my vision and making it a fun, easy and safe space to work and create with. Knowledgeable, detail-oriented, eager to share and work with ideas. What you want will definitely come to vision! Moments you'll cherish forever will be captured.”
—Nellie
“Luis was such a pleasure to work with! He was excited to just be a part of our special day! He was early the day of and remained completely professional throughout the entire engagement photoshoot while making us feel comfortable. He was incredibly responsive to all of my requests and questions. He gave me more pictures than anticipated and the edited photos were so perfect. Would highly recommend him for any of your photo needs!”
—Theresa & Edward