Joaquin Castillo’s New York based Dark Feminine Photography
Dark, feminine, alien, and grunge elements pulsate through the VHS-style photography that New York-based artist and photographer is known for. His work embodies a fusion of contemporary high fashion with an unapologetic underground "too-cool-to-care" attitude, constantly pushing boundaries with a vision that can feel both unsettling and provocative. Yet, in the discomfort lies its brilliance—an artistic breath of fresh air, as Castillo consistently unravels the unconventional beauty that defines his aesthetic. Meet Joaquin Castillo.
DNA magazine
Transformative photographs that immaculately and captivating turn every subject into a symbol of raw, untamed contemporary elegance. His approach is a masterclass in blending contrasting energies, creating a visual tension between refinement and rebellion. What some may initially perceive as haunting or unnerving becomes truly mesmerizing and intriguing as he skillfully blurs the lines between traditional beauty and edgy defiance. Undeniably cool and deeply unique, his work redefines what it means to be compelling in the modern visual landscape.
Castillo’s grit and visionary artistry is evident in his impressive portfolio, having acquired a taste for creative concepts that can be described as freaky, dirty and captivating (in the best of ways) have been display in the likes of fashions most hip and up-and-coming publications including dna magazine, Snuff, Paper and Metal. His collaborations with industry phenomenons from hairstyling artist Evaine Frausto, responsible for Sabrina Carpenter’s angelic blow out to shooting campaigns for Jaded London, visual imagery for New York’s hottest designer Gabe Gordon and Sandy Liang to bts shots for Campillo and creative director for Luar’s beauty videography.
Paper magazine
Each image carries the weight of a potential Charli XCX pop star music video moment, where beauty isn’t polished or perfect, but rather flawed, real, and powerful. Models become characters, bringing out their essence in ways that feel hauntingly intimate, almost as if we shouldn't be looking. Angel like figures caught in the headlights, sweaty bodies splashed with glitter, 90s inspired lighting and lots and lots of boldness.
King Kong magazine
Joaquín Castillo, an artist who doesn't just photograph fashion, but redefines it. A career that shines. bright light in his future and so far is becoming one of the most outstanding photography in the industry as he understands that fashion and art are places where experimentation is welcomed and appreciated.