portrait of Jesse Vargas holding film camera

About Me

I’ve been behind the camera since 2010—what started as a curiosity quickly became a full-on obsession. Since then, I’ve shot everything from portraits to landscapes to offbeat, conceptual work. Somewhere along the way, I also fell in love with film—especially medium and large format gear—which gave me a deeper appreciation for slowing down and being intentional with every frame.

I was born and raised in Costa Rica, and now I’m based in Atlanta. My style is shaped by both: colorful, bold, and grounded in real life. I’m big on capturing moments that feel genuine, not forced.

Fun fact? I’m colorblind. But instead of holding me back, it’s pushed me to trust light, shape, and emotion more than anything else. People say my work has a unique look—and that’s probably why.

If you’re into visuals that hit a little different, let’s make something cool together.