Vanessa Valadez is a multi-disciplinary artist born and based in Chicago. She is a photographer first and foremost, and then an instructor, a graphic artist, and a musician. She blends her love of film photography with her digital work to create a succinct and recognizable style.
In addition to her portrait work, Vanessa enjoys travel in a way that is beyond leisure, traveling often in search of like-minded individuals, diverse perspectives, and lasting cultural exchanges. She strives to convey a narrative through her travel work, encapsulating the unique energy of each place explored.
Vanessa teaches Intro to Film Photography and Film Photography II and offers one-on-one lessons, photo consulting, or freelance opportunities of any kind.
Selected Clients:
Revolver, Wall Street Journal, Decibel, NBC, Business Insider, The Marshall Project, NPR, Hilton, Soho House, Prosthetic Records, Deathwish Inc., Shure, Scarpa, & more.
Contact:
emailingvanessa@gmail.com / 708.945.8806
