David Castillo a New York City-based photographer known for his portraiture, lifestyle, and evocative street photography. His striking compositions and use of light create compelling visual narratives, offering a unique perspective of people and spaces. Castillo believes the portrait is a form of a biography, who we are today and who we were in years past. Telling his clients’ stories by capturing the moment in perfect light is his lifelong work.

A third-generation image maker, Castillo has been immersed in photography from an early age. After studying at the Academy of Art University and the International Maine Photographic Workshops, he launched his career in the mid-1990s as a cameraman for commercials, TV shows, and independent films. In the early 2000s, he joined Canon as a Senior Technical Representative, working in both the U.S. and Japan. He later founded Blue Barn Pictures, a creative content agency, and went on to serve as Chief Creative Officer at Coffee & Bananaz, a digital agency in NYC. Today, Castillo’s work is published and exhibited internationally. He freelances as a photojournalist for the New York Post and serves as the North American Product Liaison for DxO.

Beyond the lens, Castillo brings his creativity to the kitchen, running tapas pop-up restaurants. He lives by his motto: "It's all about the moments, the light, and the sauce."