David Cuéllar Sánchez
High-End Photo Retoucher & Creative Manipulation Artist
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I created a cinematic cover artwork starting from a selfie provided by the client. The design blends reggaeton energy with Colombian folklore, featuring a girl in the ocean resting her head on a rock. I transformed the original photo into a powerful and atmospheric composition, ensuring it was optimized for streaming platforms like Spotify.
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This editorial captures a playful retro vibe with a modern twist. Featuring a model in roller skates, Levi’s styling, and minimal urban settings, the series highlights youthful energy, simplicity, and brand-inspired fashion aesthetics.
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This editorial explores the aesthetics of control and rebellion through fashion photography with BDSM-inspired styling. The series uses suggestive elements, dramatic lighting, and strong contrasts to create a bold yet tasteful narrative that emphasizes attitude and visual impact.
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This editorial aimed to capture the energy of urban fashion inspired by New York’s afro‑rap neighborhoods, reimagined in Bogotá, Colombia with a cinematic touch. As photographer and retoucher, I directed the shoot in a location that conveyed rebellion and, in post‑production, integrated smoke, fire, and symbols of civil disobedience to intensify the narrative. The result is a striking series that blends cultural identity, urban chaos, and high‑impact editorial aesthetics.
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This editorial reimagines The Fifth Element in Bogotá, blending fashion photography with futuristic chaos. As photographer, retoucher, and creative director, I combined two different locations to build a new scene, duplicating building heights and integrating flying cars, neon tones, and subway elements through advanced compositing and color grading. The result is a cinematic image that transforms the city into a dystopian yet stylish vision.
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