Photographer & visual artist
Michael Lopez Jr.
Overview
Awards · Residencies · Exhibitions · Publications
Selected credits
Berlin Photo Awards — Honorable Mention, Liminal Space, Abstract & Cinematic Categories (2026) · Irvine Annual Exhibition — Honorable Mention (2026) · Vogue Italia · National Geographic · LA Times · Nikon · Mob Journal Magazine (Cover) · VIGUOR Magazine · Blue Gate Gallery — Permanent Installation (2025) · Cinestill · Observica Magazine
Exhibitions &
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The artist.
San Diego based · Available in LA and beyond
Michael Lopez Jr. is a California-based photographer and creative director working across fashion, beauty, music, and commercial photography. His work blends cinematic sensibility with clean, intentional execution, producing imagery designed for campaigns, editorial, and brand platforms.
He partners with brands, artists, and creative teams to develop focused visual narratives that align concept, production, and deliverables. Michael's approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and reliability, ensuring imagery that is both visually distinctive and commercially effective.
His work has been featured by nationally recognized publications including Vogue Italia, National Geographic, and the LA Times. He is available for commissioned projects worldwide.
“To create photographs that feel like memories — images that stop you in your tracks and make you look twice.”