Venezuelan-born photographer Jesus Marcano got his start photo assisting at the age of nineteen in 2013’s Valencia City; in the last 6 years since, he has earned acclaim for a signature style that is at once grounded in fashion – elevated, sophisticated, articulated – while also steeped in the intimacy and ephemeral moments of classic celebrity portraiture. His body of work likewise reflects his versatility as an artist, ranging from multi-day ad shoots for brands and major TV networks, to intimate daylight editorials with Music’s most noteworthy celebrities, to in-studio cover stories for magazines.

Jesus is also known for crafting an atmosphere of positivity, optimism, and candor on set, making him a favorite of clients and talent alike. Underlying all of his work is his unpretentious, unassuming perspective. “So many people put on a front when dealing with high-profile figures that it becomes an obstacle,” he says. “I approach actors and models like I would anyone else – with respect and kindness.”